It's My Birthday! Pass the Cake!

Today I am 37 years old!!! Yay, birthday!!

Lunch = mini cupcakes which are disappearing rapidly

My day is off to a great start. There's already been calls and texts from many of the important people in my life. Phin is taking me out for dinner and drinks. Even the rain this morning couldn't dampen my mood - rain is just sunshine in liquid form as far as I'm concerned today.

I'm wearing my happy dress today!

Last weekend, I was reflecting on the last year of my life. Thirty six had ups and downs. I ran my first half marathon (yay!) and learned to knit (woo hoo!). But I also suffered my first age related medical issue - my stupid herniated disc (boo!).

About two months ago, I was really feeling frustrated and defeated. Pain will do that. My sewing mojo was nowhere to be found, I was just starting to take the first painful steps back to running and yoga, and I was feeling distracted and anxious in general, like everything in my life was on hold. Then I decided to cut myself some slack and give myself the space to heal. There are seasons for everything.

But now it's Autumn. My favorite month of the year - October! - is here again, and I'm feeling that same burst of creativity and positivity that I do each year. I'm well on the road to recovery, despite some set backs. My leather jacket is nearly done, I've got a list of baking projects to work through, and my running strength and stamina are returning one mile at a time. I'm rebuilding - a little stronger, a little wiser, a little more patient with myself. Today I feel resilient - a quality that I hope will follow me through whatever changes and challenges life has in store.


Because I like to celebrate all October long, I've decided that my birthday month project will be for the times when I want to take things a bit slower and pamper myself. So, I'm planning on making a kimono robe. That way, when I do find myself needing to take time for healing or lounging or just giving myself a break from the self-imposed rigors of my hobbies, I'll be able to wrap up in something beautiful and luxurious that I've made for myself.

Burdastyle 07/2011-124 - Kimono robe

 I may also get around to sewing up my vintage slip pattern, too. (Oh! And I'm participating in K-Line's Virtual Lingerie Shop Along. 'Cause, I have a weakness for lingerie... and at my age a girl needs some support... and it is my birthday after all... more on this on Friday.) 

Won't I be luxurious as I convalesce?

Most of all, I'm looking forward to 37. I think it will be a fun and exciting year for me. Thanks for following my journey!

All gone!