Well, it's official: I'm 25.
Here's the thing I've come to realize about 25: it only feels old.
At first, I was all, well shit. I'm about to turn 25, and here I am -- I'm jumping from freelance gig to freelance gig (and therefore have no permanent source of income), I'm single (and therefore have no permanent relationship) and I'm still not quite sure what I want to do with my life or where the hell it's even headed (and therefore no permanent...sense of permanence).
I also associated turning 25 with not having any more valid excuses for stupidity/screw-ups/mistakes/all around moronic moves in life. Because, you know...you're 25.
I shouldn't have had that second slice of pizza. But whatever, I'm 20. Fast metabolism, FTW!
I was stupid to order that fifth shot of vodka. Wait, no I wasn't. I'm 21, damn it!
Oh God, why the hell did I make out with that douche bag? Eff it, I'm 22. Who cares?
Aaand $500 later, I finally have that dress I've been coveting. Whoops! Eh, I'm 23. People do that at this age.
Why did I think it was a good idea to get that tattoo? Because I'm 24, wee!
Oh. Shit. I'm 25. What can I do now that's still justified by being...25?
Know what I mean?
Well, as it turns out, the answer is: a lot.
Because 25 isn't what it used to be. 25 no longer means a serious relationship that's headed toward marriage, a career and a stable life. If it did, where would the Quarterlife Crisis fit in? 25 -- at least to me -- means whatever the hell you want it to mean. And to me, right now? 25 means a quarter of a century that I know I've lived damn well, and a new year to do the same thing...but even better.
Which is why I spent it with some of my favorite people. In Vegas.
I was so amazed that we came from all over the map (I'm talking as close as Sacramento to as remote as London!) and pulled this off. Not surprised. But amazed. Amazed and so, so grateful.
No captions here, just a few photos.
Happy Birthday to me, indeed!
8 comments:
Contiki?? Im going on a Contiki trip next summer to South America. I hope I make friends like you did :)
Happy Birthday, dollface! Hope your weekend was as fantastic as the pictures look!
Dude, I've missed your writings. Just like how I missed your bday celebrations. Let's make it up this week. :)
Looks like a great time! Good for you for defining 25 your way! I wanted to do my 30th birthday in Vegas, but my closest friend is on that old-fashioned, traditional path for 30: married for years, kid on the way in a few months... so that kinda put a damper on my besties' 30th birthday Vegas trip (she's exactly 2 weeks older than me).
PERFECT way to celebrate a birthday :)
so glad you had such a fabulous vegas birthday celebration but you were truly missed at BISC! also, yes. wine soon please oh please??
There you are! Happy Birthday love. Adding you to my reader. woo hoo!!
Happy belated birthday lover! You know I wished you a happy b-day on the actual day so happy belated on the blog world, lol. Glad you had an amazing weekend! Love your pictures and you!
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