5 days as 25, 360 more to go

So I had such a wonderful birthday that I felt it was only right to share it with you.

Sorry it has taken me five days to do so.

But I had to see how it felt for a bit. ;)

And so far it feels good. 

So first things first I decided to chop my hair off.

Something I haven't done in 2 and a half years.

BEFORE:

Lots of long dark hair.

It was nice but sort of boring for as long as I've had it.

AFTER:

Short and sassy. 

I've now got lots of blond highlights and side bangs.

Just good to freshen yourself up as you get older. 

Next I had the giant surprise birthday weekend for boyfriend. 

Ps. He is now being referred to as "Sparkle-Beard".

Oi couples are ridiculous.

More on the his birthday fun later.

As it requires it's own blog post.

After his crazy weekend,

I was hoping he'd planned something low-key for my day...

3 days later.

And he did!

I worked in the morning.

Jean shopped in the afternoon.

(every single pair of jeans I'd owned had a hole in them)

I found 3 pairs at Old Navy that totally fit perfect and were super cheap!

$75 for all three!

And then I got all dolled up and met with boyfriend for some relaxing fun.

We saw a pre-screening of...

 

Limitless

It was pretty good except that the first 5 minutes made me nauseous.

But a Coke ICEE and Reese made it better. ;)

Then we caught a late night dinner at 

P.F. Chang's.

 Key Lime Martini

My absolute favorite.

Dessert in a glass. With graham cracker crust.

Drool.

It was a fantastic night.

I didn't get any food pictures because we ate it up too fast.

But I will share with you a couple of my favorite gifts.

I love that people like to get you sweet things because they care.

It's SO not expected or required.

But it feels nice to know someone picked something special they thought I would like.

It's what I LOVE doing for other people. 

ONE. An amazing giftcard to ModCloth

They have the cutest clothes that I just adore.

Can you tell I'm obsessed with the color gray right now?

You may also remember how I raved about them already here.

I am so excited to shop!

Thanks Lesley and Cory.

BEST BOSSES ever! ;)

Then I also received this darling beautiful gift from Cory:

It reminds me of my favorite song from Trisha Yearwood from when I was a kid.

xxx's and ooo's

"She used to tie her hair up in ribbons and bows
Sign her letters with X's and O's
Got a picture of her mama in heels and pearls
She's tryin' to make it in her daddy's world"

I also got a wonderful gift certificate for a 1hr. massage from boyfriend.

So in the next few weeks when I really need it,

I will be making an appointment at Dosha

and getting the best relaxation ever.

It really was a great gift,

because every since my awful car accident,

I have the WORST back pain I could ever imagine.

Thanks babe.

xo.

And thank you to all who wished me a happy birthday

or got me a wonderful gift!

I appreciate your love!

Happy Sunday!