I started blogging when I was 21. I remember sitting at my desk in my house off campus thinking, “What in the world am I going to talk about? And why would anyone care?” Over five years later and I’m actually starting to ask the same questions again. Funny how that happens. I hope to find clarity in that. What do I really want to be posting here? I want it to add to my life and yours.
I turn 26 tomorrow and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Don’t worry, I’m not saying 26 is old. But when people ask me how old I am, I still want to say 22 for some odd reason. I graduated, got married and moved to Columbus all within the first month of being 22 and so in some ways it feels like it was THE year for me.
But as a 25-year-old, I feel like I became more of who I really am.
- I took control of my crappy diet and improved my quality of life.
- We hit financial goals and paid off debt.
- We went to NYC, Hawaii and Jamaica.
- I left my stable, full-time job and started my own business.
- And started earning 5x more than I was making at that stable, full-time job.
- Collaborated with amazing women to create Considering You + Haute Blog.
- Started a business with my husband (sneak peek here + more on that soon!)
So you know what? I feel damn good. Here’s to 26! I’ll be back blogging regularly next week.
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18 Comments
May 8, 2013
Sounds like you had an incredible year! Have a good birthday.
This is a really inspiring post because it shows how hard work can help you grow and grow.
May 15, 2013
Thanks Hanna!!
May 8, 2013
Happy Birthday!
May 15, 2013
Thank you Jenn!
May 8, 2013
Good for you! It makes me happy to read about other people achieving their goals and having a great year! Have a Happy Birthday!
May 15, 2013
Aw thanks Laura! Love your blog and your nickname!
May 8, 2013
It sounds like your 25th year was a great one, I’m sure your 26th will bring even more good things! It’s funny because even though I just turned 28, when people ask me how old I am I always say 26, then have to do the math and correct myself.
May 15, 2013
LOL! It’s so funny how we can become stuck on a year.
May 8, 2013
Happy early birthday! It’s amazing to hear stories of designers who were able to transition from their full-time jobs and still make a great living. I’m happy that you were able to have a great year last year and looking forward to following your adventures in your 26th year.
May 15, 2013
Aw thank you Angel!!
May 8, 2013
Totally inspired by you, Allie! And I can’t wait to see what you and Adam have up your sleeves. Thanks for the sneak peek. And have a WONDERFUL, happy birthday.
May 15, 2013
You’re the BEST Jess! Gosh can’t we hang out soon?
May 10, 2013
Man, this sounds awesome. I should take a look at my past year (my birthday is also coming up. Ten days!). I honestly felt happy reading what you’ve done. I hope things continue to go well, and HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY :)
May 15, 2013
Thank you Whitney!! You should. It’s fun to think of all you can accomplish in a year.
May 12, 2013
Happy birthday! Totally get the feeling of still thinking you’re another age, but I love being in my late twenties and hope you do too (although I think officially you’re still mid-twenties :P).
May 15, 2013
Phew!! Do you become late twenties at 27 or 28? ;)
May 14, 2013
Happy Belated Birthday, Allison! I finally got my internet back so I am taking this opportunity to catch up on my fave blogs and bloggers :) I totally undestand you feeling like you’re 22 when you are way over it! People ask me how old I am and I am always saying “21” before realising that I haven’t been 21 for a very long time now. I’ll be 25 this year and can’t believe it! Anyway, hope you had a great weekend!
May 15, 2013
I’m so glad it’s not just me!! Thanks for the comment, lady!