Happy Birthday, lil’ Miss Fury!

Posted by on Nov 21, 2010

I procrastinated in writing this post. The dreaded birthday post.

If you read my blog last year, you may recall a certain “wrecking ball post” which I’ve since password protected. I took time to re-read it and MAN was I ever a grumpster in the dumpster!

I’ll spare you the details but here’s an excerpt:
Yesterday, I woke up in tears. Not to be melodramatic but it was the first time in my life that I was hit with the ‘what have I done with my life?’ wrecking ball. It hit hard.

Nope, not this year. I have nothing but thanksgiving this year, not because I necessarily gained more but that I’m learning how to live lighter and happier. I’ve cut unnecessary things out of my life and am putting more energy into things that truly matter and have eternal value.

Dolled up for my birthday, posing with the toilet paper holder

Yup, another year full of learning flew by.

What I’m putting into practice:

  • Give myself a break
  • Give others a break
  • Allocate my time better to spend with people I care about in a meaningful way
  • Doing the right thing is always harder but it is worth it
  • Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

Things I’ve done:

Watch it all happen live through Facebook or Twitter. I ADORE chatting with my readers so please give me a poke there ♥ I have a few sneaky projects up my sleeves and a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT to make soon so be on the lookout!

To top things off, I’ve captured peeks of my birthday and some food-related gifts with my iPhone. Slinging a DSLR around would not’ve been very glam. Many hugs to everyone that made my birthday so special and disaster free!

Mint-crusted lamb chops for dinner

Indulgent espresso mousse birthday cake

A whack load of birthday cocktails

Caught a guy doing this ALL night at the bar!

“Is that a Bible?” Close! It’s Food and Tell‘s thoughtful gift

Hardcore. All text! Asparagus ice cream, you say…?

While my little brother gets me something to make me squirm.

YUM! I love hearts :P

I’ll eat anything once.

If I’m afraid of baking, candy making terrifies me

But I sure love balls…

and nuts!!

I wonder if I can make gin-flavoured jellies.

The most ballin’ jar of chili sauce in the world from Wai Lam.

C’est tout! Thanks for reading my ennui xoxo

p.s. This year, I also met a cowboy that makes my heart skip a beat ♥

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  • http://www.thecattylife.com catty

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mel! So pleased you had a good year… It’s true what they say about older and wiser! Love ya, catty xx

  • http://www.obviouslyomnivore.com Xai | Obviously Omnivore

    love the hair and happy belated birthday!

  • Ken

    I remember last year’s post. I like this one much better. :) Glad you’ve had such a great year! And who’d thunk a cowboy would ever make you so happy? lol I’m glad he does, though.

  • http://www.bitemekitchen.com/ Rose @ The BMK

    Happy Happy Birthday! You look gorgeous as always! So much changes in a year, doesn’t it? Especially at this age. I feel like time is flying, yet a year ago feels ages back. Turned 30 this year and feel great about it :) Lucky, lucky guy you’ve got!!! Can’t wait to see where you go and what you do in this year!xo

  • http://www.buttercupdays.wordpress.com Liana @ femme fraiche

    Happy Birthday! Love the outfit…and your outlook. You’re on the right track lady, can’t wait to hear the good news:)

  • Melody Fury

    Liana – Thank you so much for your constant support, babes. It means a lot to me. I’m excited to share the good news too! Secrets are no fun…

  • Melody Fury

    Rose – thank you, my dear friend from afar. A year does go by swiftly but a LOT can happen. 30′s the new awesome, I hear! Happy birthday to you too. As for my guy… I’m really the lucky one. I need everyone to sit down when I tell them my plans this year. xoxo

  • Melody Fury

    Ken – aah.. the mysteries of life. Who woulda thunk is right, a city girl like me :) Thanks for all the support and love!

  • Melody Fury

    Xai – oh thanks thanks :) I was wearing feathers. xoxo

  • Melody Fury

    Catty – thanks baby!! Love you too xoxo