Despite the lingering food coma and the time change from the weekend’s travel, yesterday wasn’t awful. That’s surprising for a Monday! Don’t get me wrong, I was still in dire need of caffiene, but it could have been worse.
Maybe it was the kitty snuggles in the morning, or it was my good workout that helped. Maybe it was that I wore these adorable shoes.
Pretty Shoes!
Then again, maybe Monday went relatively well because I was excited about my birthday.
Flashback to My 21st Birthday
Happy Birthday to me! Yaaaaayyyyyy! Okay – that’s about enough of that. I got all the celebrating out of my system this weekend. This is more-or-less a typical Tuesday. There’s just 1 minor difference: additional self reflection.
I’m done celebrating, but I still have things to think about. It’s not like you turn a quarter-century old every day! I’ve done a lot; I’ve seen a lot. And I am pretty excited for the next quarter-century.
24 was a great year for me. In fact, it may have been my best yet… well, I’m not sure if it topped year 4. I think that was a good year too, but I guess it doesn’t count if I can’t remember most of it. I’m sad to let go of 24, but I’m happy to be moving on.
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Early in the post, I briefly mentioned yesterday’s good workout, and I’d like to fill you in on it. The workout included 30 minutes of intervals on the elliptical trainer, along with a cool-down, and the “Monday” portion of Muscle & Fitness Hers “Vacation Countdown” workout.
I really enjoy this circuit workout, but I may cut it a week short. I still kinda’ feel the burn, but I’m in the mood to lift heavy. Next week, be prepared for a new routine.
Today will include some pool time and yoga or pilates. Wish me luck with my laps!
I look like a bum in the gym 90% of the time.
Oh, and for those of you who read my pre-birthday post, the eye cream is working marvelously!
August 23, 2011 at 6:25 am
Happy 25th girl! Hope you have a wonderful day, and hope your swimming is fun!
By the way, those shoes are killer!
August 23, 2011 at 7:30 am
Happy birthday lovely!! Have a fantabulous day!
And you shouldn’t even think of stopping celebrating, it should be a week long thing! Milk it for all its worth girl! 
August 23, 2011 at 8:10 am
I did celebrate a wee bit. Splurged for a skim latte on the way to work. Yum!
August 23, 2011 at 7:45 am
Happy Birthday to you!!!
August 23, 2011 at 7:51 am
happy birthday! i loved my 25th bday and i hope you too do
August 23, 2011 at 8:02 am
Happy Birthday!! Good luck in the pool and hope you have a fab day
August 23, 2011 at 8:09 am
The pool was great; best swim yet! Thanks!
August 23, 2011 at 8:05 am
Happy Birthday Tiff!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
August 23, 2011 at 8:08 am
Thanks! So far, so good!
August 23, 2011 at 8:06 am
Happy Birthday!!! [And I freakin' LOVE those shoes...I would actually wear high heels for those.]
August 23, 2011 at 8:39 am
The big 2-5! Whoop whoop! Happy birthday!!
August 23, 2011 at 8:41 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY and those shoes are the jam!
August 23, 2011 at 8:59 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
August 23, 2011 at 9:09 am
Happy Birthday, Tiff. I hope you have an awesome day
Good luck with your laps, and those shoes… eeee… I die!
August 23, 2011 at 9:17 am
Happy Birthday! So happy you liked the card! xoxo from Trinidad
August 23, 2011 at 9:35 am
Ooooh love those shoes! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
August 23, 2011 at 9:41 am
happy birthday!!! Have an amazing day
oh..and I love your shoes!
August 23, 2011 at 9:52 am
Happy Birthday!! Those shoes are fab!
August 23, 2011 at 9:54 am
Yay… Happy Birthday Beautiful!! 25 will be a big year for you… it just works that way
Those shoes are adorable btw!!
August 23, 2011 at 10:01 am
Good luck on your laps and happy birthday! Love those shoes too!
August 23, 2011 at 10:09 am
Happy birthdayyyyyyyyyy!! And I wish we could all celebrate every birthday like we celebrate 21st birthdays!! Love the streamers.
August 23, 2011 at 10:24 am
Thanks! Mom decorated for me – I think she was as happy as I was since she got a new drinking buddy that day.
August 23, 2011 at 10:17 am
Yay! I figured out how to leave a comment! Happy Birthday, Tiff!!! I remember your 21st…it was so much fun! I can’t believe you’re only 25. Enjoy 25 and 26 because once you get to 27, it just sounds so old
Oh, and like I’ve told you before, I love your blog. I read it almost every morning with my breakfast. It makes me motivated to work out and eat better. Tell Kevin I said to give you a foot rub or something nice tonight 
August 23, 2011 at 10:30 am
Thanks! That’s a great idea about the foot rub – it even appeals to his frugal side, right? ha
Miss you!!!
August 23, 2011 at 10:53 am
Happy Birthday!
August 23, 2011 at 11:31 am
Woot, woot! Happy Birthday!
Those shoes are great — such happy colors!
August 23, 2011 at 11:52 am
Happy 25th! That was one of my fav years
PS- LOVE those shoes, how fun!
August 23, 2011 at 11:53 am
Happy birthday! May the next year bring you many ounces of delicious beer!
August 23, 2011 at 11:58 am
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have an awesome day!
August 23, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Happy birthday girl!!! Those shoes are freaking adorable.
August 23, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Happy Birthday my dear, i hope you have a lovely day!!!!
August 23, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Happy Birthday! Have a great day, and make sure you strut your super toned stuff in those shoes!
August 23, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Happy Birthday! Love the shoes!
August 23, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Happy Birthday ! Love the shoes.
It’s my B’day too today. ! I’ll drink an extra glass of wine for your b day!
August 23, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Happy Birthday! Super cute shoes!
August 23, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Happy Birthday! Lovin’ those heels!!
August 23, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Happy, happy birthday!!! I say drag it out as long as you can.
I’m just catching up fro the weekend… I don’t get food trucks either. I love food, but doesn’t it just seem like another vehicle (pun intended) for fast food?!
August 23, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Happy birthday! And fabulous shoes
August 23, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Happy Birthday Tiff!!! So glad you’re having a great day so far! And I’m pretty sure it’s necessary to look like a bum in the gym most of the time. I save my cute workout clothes for running errands.
August 23, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Happy Birthday Tiff!
August 23, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Happy Birthday Tiff! Cheers to the next 25! (and the one after that!) PS: LOVE LOVE LOVE those shoes!!!!
August 23, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Happy happy birthday!!!! Gotta love getting a good workout in on the birthday.
August 23, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Happy birthday!!!! I absolutely LOVE your shoes! Those are freaking awesome
August 23, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Happy birthday! LOVE those shoes. Makes me wish I worked outside of the house so I could have an excuse to wear cute shoes like that.
August 24, 2011 at 8:32 am
Thanks! Trust me, it’s not worth it! haha – I wish I worked from home.
August 23, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Happy belated birthday! I want those shoes for MY birthday!! So cute!
August 23, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Adorable shoes and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
August 23, 2011 at 10:43 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
August 24, 2011 at 8:12 am
Happy (belated) Birthday! Hope you had a fabulous day! Your shoes are sooooo cute btw!!