Bye, 25. Hello, 26.

I feel like 26 is a milestone. The reason this birthday feels significant didn't occur to me at first. I finally realized that it has been 10 years since I was 16. Sixteen was the first year I received my first dose of freedom. I started driving, received my own car and really began to think about the next 10 or so years ahead. I remembering setting goals about college, my future career and what type of relationships I would maintain with friends and family.

Although I don't remember my exact 16-year-old thoughts and goals, I think my high school self would be impressed.

A look back on 25:

✔️ Promotion at work

✔️ Set a consistent workout routine

✔️ Traveled to at least one new place - Palm Springs, Sonoma & Napa

✔️ Left the country - BVI

✔️ Found a solid group of friends in Austin

✔️ Continued to grow as an individual

✔️ Made family time the number one priority

A Look forward to 26:

Find a new challenge in my career to take it to the next level

Leave the country at least once

Discover a new place

Do a hiking trek / take a solo trip

Plan a reunion with old friends

Continue to improve my health / workout routine

To celebrate, I had an amazing Birthday party with close friends in Austin and then went home for the Labor Day weekend to continue the celebration at the lake. I am one happy girl.