Yesterday was my birthday. Another year around the sun. If you’ve been around this corner of the Internet for a while, you know I am all about celebrating birthdays and being thankful for all the wonderful moments that each year has to offer. Is it always perfect? No. But I choose to focus on the good things. Always.
So, I decided to use the same format as last year to look back and share my favorite – big and small – moments with you, in no particular order.
(as always) moments spend with this guy
cycling class on Tuesday mornings
a slice of fresh European bread (ftw!)
cycling with Tanja
a hot cup of tea
the big smile after a successful run
being back home for one of my best friend’s wedding
reuniting with our dear family friend Ingrid
phone dates with my family
finishing a project task at work
lazy mornings in our backyard
seeing my gym buddies every week
eating fresh, hot crêpes
putting on a new pair of running tights
going to NKOTB’s Mix Tape Tour
getting pork fried rice takeout
meeting another URL friend IRL
finishing the Davis Moo-nlight 5k Run with Jon
being home for Tom’s first communion
finding a card from a friend in the mailbox
having a break-through moment
surprising my parents for their birthdays
Ventura Beach sunsets
getting comments from sweet friends here on my blog
German potato pancakes (made by Mama)
closing out the month in YNAB
finishing another knitting project
sunrises on J Street
meeting up with East Coast friends in Napa
girl time with Susi
reading in bed
BBQ in our back yard
running the SF half marathon again
finding time to do something creative
dinner with friends
a slice of homemade apple cake
grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s
coffee from a new mug
long runs along the river
walks to the park with Jon
writing in my planner
hugging a friend that I haven’t seen in a long time
Eva
March 11, 2020 at 8:45 amWhat a fabulous list! Happy belated birthday, San!
San
March 13, 2020 at 8:13 amThank you :)
Lorna
March 11, 2020 at 10:08 amBelated happy birthday. Such happy photos, too!
San
March 13, 2020 at 8:13 amThanks Lorna!
Beth
March 11, 2020 at 1:16 pmHappy birthday again! I love this way of looking back at your year, it sure looks like it was a good one!
San
March 13, 2020 at 8:14 amIf you look back, you always realize there are more happy moments than you might have thought ;)
Heike
March 11, 2020 at 7:09 pmHappy belated birthday!!
You share a birthday with my late father.
You forgot to mention in your post:
Helping and inspiring a URL friend to run her first HalfMarathon! :)
San
March 13, 2020 at 8:14 amAww, is that so? I love that :)
Catrina
March 11, 2020 at 10:59 pmLove this list!
Your life is full of family, good friends and healthy activities. The best way to be happy.
Cheers on another great year ahead!
San
March 13, 2020 at 8:14 amThanks so much, Catrina!
ShootingStarsMag
March 12, 2020 at 7:14 pmHappy Fantastic Birthday! I love this idea for a post. It sounds like you’ve had a lot of great moments – big and small – this past year.
San
March 13, 2020 at 8:14 amYes, lots of good moments indeed. Thank you, Lauren!
Stephany
March 12, 2020 at 7:29 pmI hope you had a lovely birthday, San! So many great memories to look back on. <3 I gasped out loud at that last picture! Gorgeous. You should frame that!
San
March 13, 2020 at 8:15 amThank you, Stephany! And yes, I love that last picture… a total snapshot, but so beautiful!
Lisa of Lisa's Yarns
March 13, 2020 at 7:07 amHappy belated birthday, San! I hope you had a fabulous day! This is such a wonderful list full of moments both big and small. I am with in celebrating birthdays and focusing on the positive. Entering a new year of life is such a gift for each of us! No, life is not perfect, but there’s so much good if we choose to focus on it!
I have been wondering how your parents/family are doing? The virus is 1-2 weeks ahead of us in Europe so I hope they are staying safe and healthy!!
San
March 13, 2020 at 8:16 amThank you, Lisa. I agree, every year is a gift!
Thanks for asking about my parents/family. They are ok and I just found out that all schools will be closed until Easter. I think it’s a good step in the right direction (although my sister is trying to figure out childcare, as she – as a teacher – is, for now, required to be at the school (for whatever reason?!).
Sara A Strand
March 13, 2020 at 1:56 pmWait, wait, wait….. we have the SAME BIRTHDAY!!! That’s probably why we’re both so awesome! ;)
San
March 13, 2020 at 2:37 pmAffirmative ;)
Charlotte
March 14, 2020 at 6:35 amOh, i love love love your list so very much ❤️ I hope you had a very happy birthday my sweet friend! These photos are all so lovely. Your runs, your delicious eats (authentic german potato pancakes, apple cake, and that delicious bread!!), time with friends and your hubby, your backyard, and park 😊 here’s to another fun spin around the sun. Xoxo
San
March 14, 2020 at 11:18 amThanks friend, I appreciate it! <3 It's been a good year.
Tobia | craftaliciousme
March 22, 2020 at 11:49 amJust reading this list made me smile. I can see how all those moments made you happy. Here is to another trip around the sun and many more happy moments.