Day two of birthday week. So far, I have had a cold and eaten all the things that are bad for me. I call it, my birthday week splurge. And I plan to get back on track in November. I don't see anything wrong with that.

In other news, I am turning the big 23. Actually, I don't really know how "big" 23 really is, but I know that my year will be different than any one I have had thus far in life. Student loan payments, living hundreds of miles away from everyone I know, and starting a exciting albeit scary career.

Life is great and it is so rewarding to look back at who I was when I hit milestones like 15, 16, 18, and 21 and see how much has changed and what good things have remained the same. Yes there have been good times and bad, laughter and tears, but it has all brought me to here and now, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

Live and love,

Reagan

So today I have decided to take my day off and do some planning for the end of the year. If you are new and have no idea what the end of the year holds, welcome to the conversation! I am moving from Birmingham, Alabama to Seattle, Washington at the end of the year. A big and scary move, but a move that will hopefully be full of surprises and an exciting start to my "real life."

As I was mapping out a (potential) way to get there, I started thinking about all the states I have traveled through or visited. I counted 26 states and I had to include D.C. as an extra. So, really its 26+ states. :) After my move to Seattle I will hopefully have added Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to the list.

I am tempted to put a time line on my goal to visit all 50 states. This is something for me to ponder later.

In other news, my birthday is growing ever closer and my plans are growing more and more undefined. 23 isn't the "biggest" of party celebration years, but who doesn't love a good reason to gather with friends and have a good time? :) And I know I love presents! :)

Live and love,

Reagan

Since it's my birthday month, I get to celebrate and open presents the whole month right? That is how it works. :)

But really, October is THE BEST month of the year. I mean, fall is finally here, the leaves change, football is in full swing, MY birthday, and a fun holiday to play dress up and get free food. What's not to love? :)


So far, October has been good to me and I have loved all that it has had to offer. Alabama football is going strong and we are looking at landing a spot in the National Championship if we keep up our winning streak! The weather has cooled off, and I am already looking forward to Halloween. Speaking of Halloween, I have already decided on my costume for the epic Halloween party I was invited to on my birthday weekend and it is none other than Lady Gaga. I have a cute silver sequin dress that I was going to wear in May to an awards banquet in Tuscaloosa (it was cancelled because of the tornadoes), along with other Gaga inspired accesorries. And I wouldn't be a true Gaga without a blonde wig.

I can't believe another year has gone by so quickly and looking back, I would never have imagined being where I am and the person that I am today. So much has changed while so much has remained the same. It continues to remind me that one must never stop growing or learning from those around them. To stop growing is to stop living. Love what happens to you. Love those around you. Love life. Smile.

Live and Love,

Reagan