That’s the date I write on every single form, every single application. I write this ‘number’ a lot. It never changes. It’s 12 (13?) days past the day the doctor told my parents I would arrive, but alas… it’s the day I was born. After overstaying my welcome, I plopped into this world exactly 21 years ago today at a healthy 8 pounds 5 ounces.
My grandma holding her first granddaughter, Hillary Ann.
I have lived two full decades. I have twenty years of life experience. I appreciate every day I’ve had, and look forward to each that lies ahead. Some years have been more plump with adventure, laughter, and joy. Some years, there were bigger obstacles to climb and getting through another day seemed more of a challenge. Yet, I think it is only appropriate – on your birthday – to rejoice the positives of your life, the unique individual that you are, and who you’ve grown to be.
“Be happy for this moment for this moment is your life.” – Omar Khayyam
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Today I woke up at the early hour of 6:19am to join my favorite running gals on a 7-mile run. You’ve heard me say a time or two, I’m not a fan of sleeping in; I wasn’t about to waste my precious time in bed on my once in a lifetime 21st birthday. Up and at ’em!
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7-mile run around the golf course @ 7:00am. 66 minutes later… done.
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blueberry birthday pancakes. done.
In honor of my birthday twin [HAPPY 30th, TINA!], I made her recipe for Really Good Pancakes.
3 pancakes x 7 blueberries each = 21!
I smothered my pancakes in organic berries, agave, 0% plain Greek, and a dusting of lemon zest.
Delicious or Deceiving
Unfortunately, my b.day breakfast ‘cakes were not really good. In fact, I would say they were actually pretty awful – flavorless & rubbery. What went wrong? Oh well : ) I’ve still had a lovely start to my day and… I spy blue sky!
What’s the plan for the rest of my day?
Friends. Oyster Festival [details another time?]. Dinner with ma mere et mon pere. Cake. More friends. Bar hopping? More drinks… and the rest is history.
Chobani GIVEAWAY
simply summer {strawberry} oats.
a pancake celebration.
Time to Train
christmas crunch granola.
Happy Birthday sweetie! I hope you have the most fabulous day. :)
Happy birthday!
How terrible that you had bad pancakes. You must eat really really really delicious food for the rest of the day to make up for it!
Happy Birthday Hillary! Enjoy your 21st!
Happy 21st Hillary! I hope you’re having an amazing day <3 Can't wait to read all about it :o)
Happy Birthday! It sounds like you had a great day planned!
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY HILL!
Hope you didn’t overdo it at the oyster festival!
happy belated birthday (or maybe not pacific time) lady! hope you had a wonderful day and night!
Happy belated b-day! I hope you had a wonderful day celebrating it. :)
Happy Belated Birthday HILL!!!! You were the cutest little baby :) I hope you had a fabulous day m’dear.
Happy Birthday! I love thinking about all the positives in my life and celebrating my birthday in style. Hope you have a great day (and your eats improve!).
Happy Birthday, Hillary!! :D
Jenn
I hope your birthday was a good one! Happy Birthday! :D
OOOOH HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope your day is filled with lots of fun and laughter :)
Happy Birthday Hillary!! :)
Happy Birthday! Welcome to the official adulthood!
Aww sorry about the pancakes :(
But Happy Birfffday nonetheless! Hope you had a great day :) You deserve it!
Oh my gosh! Too funny. I was that EXACT weight when I was born too! Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great 21st.
Ahh, I’m late!! But HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! I hope it was absolutely amazing :D
I hope you have a wonderful birthday and a great day!
Oh, I hope you had a wonderful 21st birthday!!
P.S. What a sweet pic of you as a baby – precious! :)
Happy belated b.day! Great baby pic :) Hope you had a fantastic celebration. Way to start off with some killer pancakes, mmm!
Happy birthday!! Hope it was a good one (:
Happy Birthday…what a great way to start the day!
How fun that I’m visiting your blog for the first time – on your birthday post! Happy Birthday!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comment! Your blog is seriously fantastic. I’m not just saying that – I love it, and it’s definitely going on my blogroll asap :)
Are you going to HLS? I’d love to meet up if so!
Aw, thanks. You’re sweet. YES, I’m going to HLS – can’t wait!
A very Happy Birthday to you girl!! Way to celebrate!