the one where i turn 31

Yesterday was my 31st birthday. 

And despite the fact that I had to work, 

it was pretty fantastic. 

Bday presents from awesome friends

I was in a meeting all day. (blah) 

But I did get to leave right when the meeting was over. 

Yay for getting off 2 hours early. 

D took me to the movies after work. 

We saw Ant Man. 

It was not as good as the other Marvel movies, 

but still fun. 

After the movie, 

we had ice cream. 

Because on you birthday you get to eat dessert first. 

It's in the rule book! 

Then we ate mexican food for supper. 

So, pretty much the perfect night out. 

movie + ice cream + spicy stuff = perfection  

I had to be at work today, 

so we made it an early night in. 

But today is my Friday! 

I do not have to be back at work until next Tuesday. 

D got me a Dancing Groot to add to my office collection. 

This Saturday I will be having the "official" birthday dinner, 

with an ice cream cake, of course. 

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Now let's get this work day over with! 

the one where i turn 30

Today is my 30th birthday! 

Since my no annual leave time at work started today, 

I celebrated this weekend. 

I think it should be against some sort of law to work on your birthday. ;) 

Here is a recap of the birthday weekend: 

cute birthday weekend mani

Friday: 

D took me to The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Savannah. 

I love all things military and airplanes ... win, win. 

The museum is a smaller one but it is just beautiful. 

The Mighty Eight Air Force was instrumental in WWII. 

It flew missions from London to Germany. 

The had a gorgeous chapel on the grounds made to look like the ones on the English countryside. 

And, of course, there were airplanes. 

The museum is right in our back yard and I had no idea the significance of the Mighty Eighth. 

If you are interested in history at all, 

it is definitely worth at least Googling. 

For lunch, I got Chipotle! 

Then we just went to several stores around Savannah. 

Our last stop was Coldstone Creamery. 

Ice cream is mandatory on a birthday trip. 

We also had to pick up my ice cream cake from Coldstone. 

Saturday: 

Nothing really birthday related happened on Saturday. 

We went to a Couple's Shower for one of D's cousins that is getting married. 

We were supposed to swim all day but it was really rainy. 

{Not complaining though. 

I am the granddaughter of a farmer ... rain is ALWAYS a good thing.} 

Sunday: 

D's put together a birthday lunch for me with his family. 

We had baked ham, Boston butt, baked beans, mac & cheese, bread pudding, 

and the Coldstone ice cream cake. 

Everything was so delicious. 

And I got a lot of really cute presents, 

including a super cute wine glass. 

Even though I do not drink wine, I put it to good use last night. 

We did get to go swimming for a quick minute. 

However, the water was freezing from the cloudy days, cool nights, and rain. 

After work, I get more presents from the Bestie! 

Then D is either cooking me supper at home or 

we will go out somewhere. 

Overall, turning 30 has been just like any other birthday 

and not bad at all. 

I am so blessed to have great friends and family. 

B Loved Boston

28

Saturday was my 28th birthday!

I had so much fun celebrating with friends.

I did not want anything spectacular or too busy.

We kept it low-key by going out to eat Saturday night

and coming back to my house for cake, ice cream,

& of course, presents!

I have been wanting a wrap-style watch

for a while and my bestie got me this one.

My beautiful & yummy cake!

Overall, turning 28 was a blast!

time to celebrate!

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Today is my last day

on the No Junk Food Challenge!

Honestly, it has not been as hard as I thought it would be.

But tomorrow is my Birthday

and I am going to splurge big time.

Cake & ice cream here I come!!

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I hit one of my big

weightloss goals this week.

Yet another reason to celebrate!

Doesn't it just feel so good to step on the

scale and see the number you have been working

toward for a while?!

I am telling you Wednesday morning

was a great morning.

And that was even before coffee!

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I am not too worried about the scale.

But I do have an ultimate goal weight that I am aiming for.

Mainly because I need a goal to work towards.

I am not one of those people

who can work out just to work out.

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My main plan so far is just to lose 1 pound a week.

Slow & steady!

I have lost about 35 lbs since

the beginning of April,

so I am ahead of my 1lb/week plan right now.

But I know I will have up weeks and down weeks.

I am pretty sure next week is not going to be a

successful week because of my birthday.

And I am completely fine with that.

If you cannot splurge on your birthday,

when can you?

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Do you have any fun plans for the weekend?

day of birth . . . GIVEAWAY!

Today is my birthday

and YOU could win a prize. 

Makes perfect sense, right?!

In honor of my birthday, 

I am having a birthday giveaway of one of my favorite products. 

In this post, I shared my love of OPI. 
So, I thought it fitting to give away some OPI!

THREE lucky people will win one of the following items:

6pc OPI Brights Collection

OPI Femme De Cirque Softshades 2011 Mini Set

OPI Texas Collection Lil Shooters

Giveaway Rules: 

1. Become a follower or be a current follower {1 entry}

2. Leave a comment on this post {1 entry}

Extra Entries:

3. Refer your friends {5 extra entries for every referral}

Giveaway will close 8/11/11 @ 11:59 pm.

Winners will be announced 8/12/11.

Good Luck!

Disclosure: I am not being

compensated for this post.

I just love OPI!