{Photo by Spencer}
Today is my birthday! Cue the confetti, candles and cupcakes. As of 10 a.m. this morning, I’m 27 years old — and I’ve officially reached my late twenties. Considering I was a tender 22 when write meg! was born, I consider the intervening years to be a major accomplishment. Y’all are awesome.
Since my 26th birthday, I’ve traveled to New York City, California and the Outer Banks. I’ve continued to write, both here and in the paper, and have tried to strengthen my photography skills (or skillz. Am I too old to write “skillz” now? Or just too uncool?). I took my first hot air balloon ride with Spencer, which was scary but inspiring, and we celebrated our two-year anniversary in March. I read lots of books. I got up two see two sunrises — a major accomplishment for my lazy, tired bones. I spent lots of time with family and hope I’ve strengthened some friendships. Overall, I kept it moving . . . and tried to stay positive, especially in difficult times.
And here’s age 27, looking bright and sparkly and new. Though change is sometimes hard for me, I’m excited about what the coming year will bring — and how things will look next July. My hope is that 27 will be filled with good reads, happy moments, gorgeous sunsets and new opportunities to learn. I have a few goals — volunteering more; worrying less — but am learning not to put too much pressure on myself. “Be Here Now” has been my mantra for a while, and I’m trying hard to engrave those words on my heart.
So here’s to another great year — and to 27 being the best one yet. Virtual cupcakes for everyone!
Happy Happy Birthday!! I just know 27 will be one of the best yet!
I hope so, Sarah — thank you!
Happy birthday!!!
Thanks very much!
Happy Birthday to you !!!!!!
Why, thank you — I appreciate it!
Happy birthday. I hope you have a lovely day.
Thanks, Vivienne — it was a good one!
Happy birthday! I’d be throwing confetti if I was 27!
I need some colorful confetti, Kathy — I fully intended to get some, and then the week got away from me . . .
Happy birthday Miss Meg! My husband’s birthday was yesterday and I get really excited about birthdays in proximity among the people I love.
Have a great one!
Thanks, Melissa! That means your husband is a cancer, too. Aren’t we a fun, emotional lot?
Heh!
May 27 be wonderful and amazing for you! I didn’t realize you’re an 85-er; I am too (my birthday is in October though).
I am, indeed — 1985 was a good year for Megs, apparently!
Happy Birthday sweetie!
I have a secret for you….30 can be daunting, I know you can see it from your new place, and it can make you wonder if you’ve done all you wanted to do but it is a zillllion times better. Honestly. 30 kicks 20′s a$$.
Good to know, Juju — thank you! Now that I’m staring down the slope to 30, lots of things are raging through my mind. Trying to calm all that and just live in the moment.
Happy Birthday!! And you can use the word skillz any time you want to, even at my age at 38. I think. Or, at least you get to the point where you just don’t care if it’s socially polite or appropriate to use a word!
Enjoy your day, and here’s to another year of good books!
Love it! We have some seriously awesome vocab skillz!
You’re never too old to use the word skillz, at least I hope not
Happy birthday!
Thank you, Kim! I’ll keep spreading the skillz love.
Happy Birthday! I love your mantra and try to remind myself of that often. Enjoy your special day!
Thanks, Christina! I have quite a few mantras, most of them stolen from quotes on Pinterest. But hey, whatever works.
Woo hoo!!! I just turned 28, so I can tell you that 27 is a great age. I hope you have a year full of adventures and great books!
Thank you, Melissa! Hoping the coming year is a great one.
For whatever it’s worth, 27 was my favorite age, until I turned 28, 29, 30 and 31. Now I seem to like each new year better, which is pretty special. Here’s to 27!
Excellent — that’s what I like to hear! Thanks!
Gosh I know so many July Babies! Myself included!!! Happy Birthday fellow Cancer! =D
You know, it’s funny — growing up, my sister and I were the only July babies I knew. And we never had anyone around to come to our summer birhday parties. So we had to start having them in May or June. Craziness. And happy birthday to you, too!
Hey I use the word skillz and I’m 20 years older than you! But I really don’t feel like I’m 46. I remember 27 like it was just a couple of years ago. Crazy. Hope you have a wonderful birthday and thanks, I will have a virtual cupcake that magically have no calories!
I also specialize in virtual frozen daiquiris, cinnamon buns and milkshakes without calories, Sandy — so just let me know when you’d like to place your order. I’ll be prepared! (And thanks for the birthday wishes!)
Happy Happy Birthday, Meg! Best wishes for a wonderful upcoming year of joy, good health great company and many terrific accomplishments!
Enjoy your day, throw lots & lots of confetti and celebrate, celebrate, celebrate
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Thank you, Amy — I really appreciate it!
Happy Birthday! Sounds like 26 was an amazing year, and here’s hoping 27 is even better!
Thanks, Jenny — hoping good things are afoot!
Happy Birthday! I had to laugh at Kathy’s comment. I feel the same way! LOL
Thank you, Jill — confetti for everyone!
Happy birthday!! I loved my late 20s and I hope your year and coming years are wonderfully fun, full, happy, joyful, and exciting! Sending virtual cupcakes and confetti…!
Thanks, Audra! Lovin’ the sound of everything you mention.
Bon Anniversaire! I hope it’s fabulous!
Thanks, K. C. — 27 is looking good so far!
Have an incredible day!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you, Patty!
Happy Birthday! I’m sure you’ve got another great year ahead.
Thanks very much, Carol!
Cheers, Meg! I hope it’s a wonderful birthday!
Why thank you, Andi — I appreciate it! Since I was surprised with a birthday pumpkin pie by friends at work yesterday, I really can’t complain!
Oh, happy birthday!! I hope you have a great day with your loved ones and that your 27th year will be a joyful one.
Thanks very much, Sandy!
Happy Birthday fellow summer baby!
Thank you — and right back at you!
Yay! Happy birthday!
Thanks so much! I just love birthdays.
I thought I had just posted a comment here, so I apologize if this comes through twice!
Happy Belated Birthday!!!!! I wish you all the best in your 27th year and beyond!!
Thanks so much, Tif!
Happy Birthday!
happy belated birthday meg! i hope this year is as wonderful as your past year! to many more memories!!
Late 20′s are a great time and it looks like you are charging into them with gusto. Happy Birthday!
Hope you had a great day. 27 was good but the 30s get even better. I will definitely have a virtual cupcake or two.
Happy birthday! I loved my 20s so much, I stopped aging at 25.
Be here now. I love that. I’m sorry I’m late but happy happy birthday Meg!