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So, today is my birthday. Twenty-four years!!
What a journey so far, I am so extremely blessed. Even though I am far away from a large majority of my loved ones, I've already received cards and presents and love from some of my friends and family. I love getting calls from my family. I've talked to my dad a lot this week about flights and whatnot yet he still calls and songs a little "well happpyyyyy biiirthday" and my mother always has some embarrassing or obnoxious song for me or my voicemail.
Tonight Ben and I have an exciting evening planned with the art crawl, dinner, and some "small surprises". I can't wait! We've both been really busy the last week with work and him with school so it will be wonderful to have a night out with just my man. Yesterday I spent the afternoon waiting out a heavy portion of the "tropical disturbance" and took a break from detouring flood zones at the mall. Birthday shopping. A few of my favorite buys (and received presents so far):
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Perfect herringbone jacket from Gap.
I'm one of the few women lucky enough to get one- this was only available for a limited time.
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Love this blouse from Banana! Its perfect with a skinny belt, under a jacket, a cardi, whatever.
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I fell in love with the skirt the minute I laid eyes on it today. Thanks mom :)
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These wedges are extremely comfy and taupe goes with everything.
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The essential long cardigan
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I LOVE these cords. I'm so glad colored pants are in again ha. Considering the majority of my wardrobe is earth tones and grays, bright pants pair perfectly.
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My last stop of the day... Aveda. For my favorite skin care product and a hand massage. My hands are still soft and smell amazing.
In addition to all of this: a trip to Grand Rapids (!) which is hands down my favorite gift of this far.
Can't wait for tonight!
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