I used to have life goals. Not like “I want to do this by the time…” kind of goals. More like “I will hold off on this until this age…” kind of thing. I thought I wouldnt get married until I was 25. I dont know why, but at the time I just thought that was the right age for me to be married. God laughed at me and I met Jared when I had just turned 19. So, I stopped making goals like that. Life throws you curveballs and if you dont just shake it off it can leave you wanting. Learning to be happy in the season of life you are in today is tough, and I think I will always be working on this, but its worth it.
Its true. Tomorrow I turn 25 years old. I realize that age is relative, but I do feel strangely older. I think its just that I have held that number, 25, in my head for so long as the coming of age number that it really means something to me. I am 25. Twenty five. I cant stop thinking about it. I am working tomorrow which, I am actually happy about! I get to hang out with a friend and shoot a wedding all day. Score. Then on Sunday we are having a cookout with friends and family. Double score.
Did any of you feel strange after 25? Im wondering if its just me, or if this really is a big deal birthday?
Either way, here’s to another year!! Cheers!
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I totally felt strange/older after 25 – it was always a mental benchmark for me, too!
I was SO upset about turning 24- I LIKED being 23! I can only imagine how much of a hissy hit I’m going to throw this year when I hit a quarter century.
Girl! 25 is awesome you can now rent a car
Ok ok I had a strange feeling but the next day it was like ok I am 25 *no biggy* but it was a little eye-opening with the grandma called to wish me a happy birthday and first words were Happy quarter of a century, you half way to 50… YIKES
anyway enjoy your 25th! I am turning 30 in february, and when I look back on it 25 wasn’t so bad, 30 (i am not sure yet 
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Happy Birthday!
I was excited about 25! Then I turned 30, which made me think, “I’m really an adult now.” Now, the closer I get to 35, it’s starting to sound old. Time flies, so have fun! Happy Birthday!
Happy (early) birthday! I honestly did feel a little bit of a quarter life crisis going into 25 earlier this year…but I keep reminding myself that I’m still young and have so much life left to live! I think the worst part of the whole birthday was the onslaught of baby fever!
@Katie see, thats what I am MOST looking forward too
I cant wait!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I had the exact same feelings when I turned 24, all of a sudden I felt like I was an adult and felt panicked that my life didn’t exactly resemble what I thought it would when I was an “adult”. Then 25 and 26 came along and I stopped worrying about all of it; like you said, life is full of curveballs and a number won’t change that.
Enjoy your weekend and think about all of the amazing things you have already accomplished and have in your life – a loving husband, a beautiful home, your own business, and so much more! You have so much to be proud of! XO
I turned 25 yesterday and I definitely feel the same way! I feel like it’s a big deal but 30 will be an even bigger deal! Have a very happy birthday!
25 was kinda strange and I *thought* that 30 was going to be really hard. But there’s something to be said about being 30. I’m far more confident about myself, my relationships with others and my life in general so I’ll gladly leave my 20s behind and celebrate my 30s.
Happy Birthday and have fun at the wedding tomorrow!
Happy Birthday. I hope it was a great one!