Today is my 27th birthday and I honestly thought I would feel different than I do. I feel content and it is a content feeling I haven’t had in a long time. Just a few months ago I started to dread the idea of turning 27, but recently as I got closer to my birthday, I started to get excited for this birthday and this year. Alissa mentioned it in her recent post, and I’ve said it before, having a January birthday really gives you another chance to reflect on the past year and create some goals for the upcoming year. It’s like I get two fresh starts at the beginning of the year!
Over the past couple years I have gone through that period of my 20’s where I have had moments feeling completely lost, confused and upset about the things that have changed in my life. I thought today would just feel like another day, another day and another year older. Just another birthday…
But today, I feel empowered and positive. I haven’t accomplished many of my resolutions yet this year, but I am surrounded by the most amazing people and no matter what life throws at me, I’m learning to take it in stride and always come back to the simple things, which is remembering that love is the most important thing in my life. This weekend, my parents came up to visit and take me out, I had friends join me for a fun celebration of food, drinks and dancing and yesterday I had a perfectly relaxing day at home with my boyfriend and dog. So many people care for me and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. This year, instead of wanting more, I want what I already have. That is an amazing feeling to have, and while I have plenty of goals and things I still want to accomplish, I am excited to be living in the moment and am thankful for everything in my life. I am blessed and happy to be 27 today!
36 Comments
Sam
January 26, 2015 at 10:54 AMHappy Birthday!! Cheers to another great year!
xx
Sam
Rachel
January 26, 2015 at 11:06 AMThank you so much Sam!
Beth
January 26, 2015 at 11:14 AMHappy birthday sweet girl! I hope this is the best year yet!
Rachel
January 26, 2015 at 1:09 PMThank you Beth!
Michaela
January 26, 2015 at 11:44 AMHappy Birthday! You are awesome and I hope you have a great day!
Michaela || The Monogrammed Midwesterner
Rachel
January 26, 2015 at 1:09 PMThank you so much Michaela! 🙂
Jess Zimlich
January 26, 2015 at 12:08 PMI’m so happy this is how you feel, especially on your birthday! You deserve nothing but the best of the best 🙂
Rachel
January 26, 2015 at 1:14 PMThank you so much Jess! 🙂
Edwige
January 26, 2015 at 12:49 PMHappy Birthday darling!
Edwige | http://www.hypnozglam.com
Rachel
January 26, 2015 at 1:14 PMThank you doll!
amy
January 26, 2015 at 12:58 PMHappy Birthday!!
Rachel
January 26, 2015 at 1:14 PMThank you Amy!
Olivia - Baubles to Bubbles
January 26, 2015 at 2:44 PMHappy birthday, girlfriend! What a great way to feel on your 27th. I hope you have a great day!
A Lily Love Affair
January 26, 2015 at 9:29 PMHappy birthday! I know it is dreadful yo have them each year, but I am certin 2015 and 27 will be a great year for you! Can't wait to see it all unfold! XO
Anna
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Kirsty
January 26, 2015 at 3:56 PMHappy Birthday Rachel! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with happiness and laughter!
27 is a great age! Enjoy every moment!
x Kirsty
Ashley | SB
January 26, 2015 at 6:24 PMBeautiful post! Happy birthday, Rachel!!
Ashley
Sunday Brunch
Carlos Federico
January 26, 2015 at 6:41 PMHappy birthday and best for ti in this year!
I included in my last post, I hope you like it…
http://maximsfashion.blogspot.com/2015/01/fashion-bloggers-january-2015-looks.html
Cheer 4r U!
Rachelle
January 26, 2015 at 6:44 PMHappy Birthday sweetie, so happy to have met you through blogging. I wish you all the best.
xo
PinkSole
Nikki
January 26, 2015 at 8:11 PMHappy birthday!! Hope you have had an amazing day!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Kelly
January 26, 2015 at 9:14 PMHappy HAPPY Birthday!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Happiness at Mid-Life
January 27, 2015 at 3:22 AMHappy Birthday Rachel!! Hope 2015 brings you much joy & happiness.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
KizzyDoll
January 27, 2015 at 4:56 AMHappy Birthday wishes to you my dear girl….I hope your day was spent getting spoiled and surrounded by those you love dear!! I’m already in my 30’s and I love it more than I did when I was your age. It’s not as scary as we might think, I know I dreaded it, but after a while I felt it gave a new found freedom to just be myself that being younger didn’t!! And when you keep a child like mind, it makes it even more fun!! I hope all your wishes come true and that all you do is a success or a learning curve for you!! May you always have sunshine in your heart & a smile on your face…then no matter what, all will turn out ok!! Keep enjoying your special time 🙂 Xxx
Ashley
January 27, 2015 at 6:46 AMYayyyyy for birthdays! So glad you’re feel strong + empowered- YOU SHOULD, you’re an amazing lady! 🙂
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Alissa
January 27, 2015 at 7:54 AMHappy birthday pretty lady!!!
Shannon
January 27, 2015 at 9:30 AMHappy Birthday Rachel! I hope you had a wonderful day! Your outlook on your birthday is very inspiring, it’s a great thing to feel empowered and positive!
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
Lauren
January 27, 2015 at 9:34 AMHappy belated birthday! Wishing you all the best! xxoo
Kathryn
January 27, 2015 at 11:44 AMHappy Birthday! I loved reading your thoughts on this particular birthday; really inspiring, and such a good reminder to be positive. 🙂
Chelsea
January 27, 2015 at 3:19 PMSorry I am delayed! I had yesterday off. I hope you had an amazing birthday, so happy we know each other and really enjoy our friendship Rachel!
Xo Chelsea http://www.shesaidhesaidfashion.com/
ellesees
January 27, 2015 at 6:07 PMhappy birthday, gorgeous! have missed seeing you around and I picked the perfect day to stop by!
Jasmine
January 27, 2015 at 9:52 PMHappy birthday pretty lady! I’m glad you feel good about this birthday! The twenties is definitely an interesting time in our lives eh? I hope you had the best day ever and I wish you the best of luck and fun adventures this upcoming year 🙂
be the plebeian
Jessica
January 28, 2015 at 1:25 PMHappy Birthday! I hope you had a great day!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Maya
January 28, 2015 at 10:24 PMHappy birthday girlfriend! Hope you had the best day and year yet! xx
Jacy
January 28, 2015 at 10:27 PMI hope you had a wonderful birthday Rachel! May this be your best year yet! xo
Jacy
Brooke
January 29, 2015 at 5:16 AMHappy birthday! I love your positive outlook. Here’s to another fabulous year.
Brooke
pumps and push-ups
Ada
January 29, 2015 at 6:32 AMHappy belated birthdat Rachel. That light pink rose cake is just beautiful!
Sarah
January 29, 2015 at 8:47 PMHappy be-lated birthday!! 27 is a great age, you are our more mature and more at peace with yourself! It sounds like you have the perfect birthday attitude and it is always better to spend it with your family, friend and bf!! 🙂 Wishing you the best year ever!!