Little Alexx Blog

Birthdays as an adult are a whole different thing than birthdays when we were kids. This week I turned 22, yes I know. Insane.

I still feel 17 in someways, yet I’m already 80 in others. This was my first birthday away from home, and being it was on a Sunday, during a snowy weekend for some and the day before classes begun at school, it wasn’t exactly the same as my 21st. (But who can really top Vegas???)

The older I become, the smaller my circle of friends gets. I don’t actually mind this concept though. As the years go on, people get older, get jobs, families, and move away, the harder it is to be with the people we love, all the time. Everyone is growing up. As bittersweet as it is, it’s also essential to growing up, and growing out.

So for my birthday this year, I had a lovely dinner out the night on the 11th with my close friends at a restaurant way nicer than any bars we would normally frequent. I’d like to say I’m good with money, or at least getting better, but vacations and special events, when it comes to food, I roll out the red carpet for myself. I mean, sure. You eat it and it’s gone but with a nice dinner out with friends, especially for my birthday, I definitely wanted to just sit back, enjoy a class of wine, and eat some yummy food. God knows I don’t get enough of it normally. 

After dinner, we went out to a nice small bar, ordered a drink, only to realize that we were all absolutely exhausted, and were home in our beds at 11pm. Gone are the days of being wildly intoxicated, riding mechanical bulls at country bars…. maybe they’ll be a repeat of history one day of us girls.

The actually day of my birth, was a chance to sleep in. Technically, it had been my first and only day in about a month and a half to fully lay in bed for longer than 7am. Brunch was at 11, and although I never thought of myself as a brunch gal, I really can’t say no to good food. And good food it was. But alas, as every good thing does, brunch ended, the food had been eaten, the mimosas drunk, and presents were opened. My day, although just beginning, was done.

Free days are a bit intimidating for me. Endless possibilities to begin projects or finish one up. Disappointments or accomplishments. And a free day to myself?? Unthinkable. I wanted to spoil myself, but at the same time, continue to be the responsible adult I am. So, I went to Target… the beginning of every financial horror story. Actually, I did pretty well and walked out only spending $15, thanks to the beautiful clearance items!

So, the next part may sound a bit odd, and quite honestly the most “loser” thing I’ve ever admitted to, but I’m actually pretty comfortable with it. I went to go see the new movie 1917 alone. Knowing that everyone had already spent a good amount of time with me, I didn’t want to bother again and also didn’t mind going alone. In fact, I enjoy it. I got my snacks and drinks beforehand (sooo much cheaper) and definitely snuck them in my purse, had a big jacket to use as a blanket and reclined in the seats that go allll the way back. So, if you don’t know what the movie is, it’s about World War 1 and it recently just won Best Picture of the Year, and rightly so. It’s been a while since I’ve been completely speechless after a movie, tears streaming down my cheeks. Pathetic, huh? I sat between two older gentlemen, probably in their 70’s, both wearing veteran hats, and they too were crying. In fact, I doubt there was a dry eye in that entire sold out theater. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly encourage you to. It’s beautiful, brutal, and had stunning cinematography. Bravo.

After I sniffled my way all the way home, the front desk at my place had a delivery for me. Someone has sent anonymously flowers for my birthday. It was a beautiful surprise, yet no one has yet to claim sending them….Thank you to my mystery sender. By the time I got home, I had beautiful flowers, a puppy who was very happy to see me, and a warm shower and fresh sheets on the bed to welcome me into. I was asleep by 8:30. Happy 22nd birthday to me.

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Today’s Mantra:

“Although older, I AM not old.”

Blessings, a