LBS Chic: Year of 28

It’s finally here! Yes, your girl is celebrating her 28th birthday today and I couldn’t be more excited. I feel so blessed and honored to have lived another year. God has been really good to me and I’m so grateful for my life and all the wonderful people in it including you guys, my wonderful readers.

There have been times, in years’ past, when I felt utterly unfulfilled or even upset that it was my birthday. Whether it was because I was going through a tough time or feeling less accomplished than I should have, I can definitely remember years when my birthday wasn’t such a joyous occasion for me. Even though I was smiling, deep down I might have been anxious or disappointed or just sad about life.

Now in my 28th year, I’ve identified that being sad about your circumstances is a choice. You choose to be upset about your situation or to smile knowing that what’s coming to you in the future are blessings far greater than you could ever imagine.

The older I get the more I realize how precious life really is. It’s full of ups and downs but they all work together for your good. As cliche as it sounds, you really do have to live everyday like it’s your last.

This is my first year bringing in my birthday with a mini me. If motherhood has taught me anything, it has taught me this life we’re living is short. We have no choice but to love and embrace it if we’re going to truly LIVE. It seems like I blinked and my daughter went from being a tiny little speck on a screen to this little person who now wiggles out of my arms, (almost) walks, and has well-formed opinions of her own. Time waits for no one.

Crop Top & Skirt: ASOS | Shoes c/o Shoedazzle | Necklace & Bangles c/o Fashion to Figure

So in my Year of 28, I’m going to take chances. I’m going to make a point to laugh hysterically at least twice a day. I’m going to travel as if it’s my last year on God’s green earth. I’m going to grow and cherish my relationships so they blossom even more.

I’m going to tell at least one person a day that I love them. I’m going to lose 28 pounds not because of my appearance but for my health (more about this in a post coming on Friday). I’m going to accomplish every goal represented on my Vision Board.

And above everything, I’m going to appreciate every single day of my Year of 28. Because I’ll never ever get it back!

Hair by Seto Mccoy | Photos by Lydia Hudgens