Twenty-Five

My 25th birthday was everything that I imagined and more. I am so blessed to have such an amazing family and group of friends. I feel so loved. The theme of the party was Tisha's Trashy 25th Birthday Bash.  Here a few of my favorite blog appropriate photos from the evening :-)

I have high hopes for 25. I think it's going to be a great year, I have some incredible things to look forward to.

Paperself Paper Eyelashes

I'm really looking forward to wearing these paper eyelashes by Paperself on my birthday this weekend, 25!!!  I have really sensitive eyes and allergies so wearing lashes tends to make me a bit nervous. Hopefully since these are paper, I'll be able to push and curl them up so that they aren't tapping against my lenses. I'll post photos if Subreen and I can get them on without destroying them!

And I'll Still Love You New York

Cue Ryan Adams singing in the background. 

I came to the harsh realization a week into 2011 that even though I had my heart set on moving to NYC in August that I just wasn't going to be able to afford it. I think I fell in love with the idea of living in New York and being the dreamer I am, I wasn't thinking realistically about the financial aspects of living there. Sure, if I had three roommates and lived in a tiny apartment I would be able to afford it but that idea didn't appeal to me. I wouldn't want to move to a big city and not enjoy it because of constant lack of funds. I'm not giving up on moving back, but I no longer think this is the best time. I was telling friends that I'm now in the process of re-loving Charlotte because for a while I had become so frustrated that I wasn't taking advantage of what Charlotte has to offer. I'm changing my way of thinking and focusing on the positive, optimism is key for 2011! After all, I'm going to be 25 this year. 

With that said, at the moment I'm currently looking for my own apartment- my own one bedroom/one bathroom. My parents have been gracious and have never made me pay any type of rent since I moved back home in August 2009. Living at home hasn't been bad at all I'm ready to have my own place again, it's time for change and change is good.

"I'll always love you New York"- Ryan Adams