photo cred | The Cobrasnake

And so begins the first day of Birthday Week! Every year, my birthday to me has always been a celebration of life and joy with the people I love spending it with. But I’ve never celebrated my birthday just for me. I know it sounds a little bit selfish, but I believe that there comes a point in time in someone’s life where you need to be selfish – not entirely, but to an extent. I love looking back on my birthdays because it reminds me that I am surrounded by some truly astounding people. When I was a senior in high school, my best friend threw me a Hello Kitty themed birthday with all of my friends.  As the years went on, I turned one birthday into a blog project that is still one of my favorite memories of all time. I’ve done the huge house party. I’ve had my 21 run x3 and last year I took a road trip to San Francisco with my best friends and opened a new chapter. But chapters close and perspectives change and life throws you for a loop. I have no idea what this birthday week celebration will bring, but I hope always to be in good company no matter what situation I am in.

Happy Saturday everyone!

Happy 4th Birthday Yow Yow!

Today you are as old as a pre-schooler and I am the proudest parent I have ever been of a fake child and a blog. Together, we have come a long way. We stuck together through college and now you’re still by my side as I learn what it really means to be an adult in the post grad life.

I am very fortunate for the opportunities that have been given to me through this blog and I would like to thank everyone that has collaborated with Yow Yow and still continues to be a reader to this blog. You’re all really the ones that allow me to stay motivated to keep writing.

Thank you very much for letting me do what I enjoy most.