And just like that, it’s my birthday.
I know this is nothing out of the ordinary, but I LOVE BIRTHDAYS. It must have something to do with being a twin, but I always have demanded that my birthdays are extra special. My middle name should be “high expectations.” I’m half kidding.
This year is no Sweet 16, 21st or another milestone like that, but I have to say turning 24 feels freaking awesome. I finally feel like this is the age where I’m no longer a recent college student but I’m still young enough to make bad decisions and blame it on my young blood. It’s the best of both worlds.
So today, my plans are to take a birthday run by myself along the lake, grab the best fish tacos in Chicago from Big Star, spend time with my family at a local BYOB Argentinan steakhouse, and have friends over to play True American until we’re goofy enough to go listen to live country music at a nearby bar. 24 is looking grand.
Have a WONDERFUL weekend, all, and I’ll fill you in with a recap on Monday!
i had a big lunch 
OMG, Happy Birthday beautiful girl!!! 24 is a great age!! I hope you have the best birthday yet with lots of birthday cake, lots of laughs, lots of fun, and lots of dancin’!! Sounds like you have the perfect day planned out!! I love it!! You deserve the absolute coolest birthday!! 🙂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! XOXO
Thanks Kristin! I’ve already skipped the run portion in favor of coffee in bed 😉 but I’m still happy as a clam thusfar!
Happy Birthday! Sounds like you have a great day planned 🙂 what bar do you go to for live country music? Joe’s?
Old Crow actually has country music on Saturday nights and it’s free! I’ve always wanted to try Joe’s but I’ve heard it can require some planning and extra $$ haha
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love birthdays too, specially mine. Enjoy your special day and wish you lots of blessings coming your way.
Thank you so much! Aren’t birthdays the best?
Happy Birthday! Have a wonderfu land special day. Enjoy!
Thanks so much, Lauren! 🙂
Happy birthday, gorgeous! Hope you have an amazing day!
Thanks! It was fabulous!
Happy Birthday!!!
Thanks!
Woot! Happy Happy Birthday to ya, Lauren! Fish tacos are a nice choice, I must say. But I bet every moment of your big day will be incredible. Have a great one!
It was SUCH a wonderful day!
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! 😀 I AM SO GLAD I POPPED INTO blog world today!
As am I 😉 can’t wait to catch up on your blog! The holidays have taken me away waaay too long
Happy Birthday Love!
Thank you!!
Happy Birthday to you!! Fish tacos sound like a great way to celebrate 😉
Always, always a good idea 🙂
HAPPY DAY AFTER YOUR BIRTHDAY!! Just wait until you hit 25…OH GOD I AM GOING TO BE 26 NEXT MONTH!
My roommate is 25 and she said it’s the WORST haha I guess i’m going to live up 24 then 😉
Happy birthday Lauren!! Sorry this is belated but I hope you had a wonderful time and look forward to your recap!
I turn 30 this year… Still don’t know how I feel about that!! :-S
Just saw this — thank you for your well wishes!! You’re turning the Dirty 30!!!! Nice!