I am still flying high from all of the amazing things that happened during my birthday week. I felt so loved and supported. I was also reminded of how wonderful all of my friends and family are. 30 is going to be a great year. I can already feel it! Here are some of the highlights that I can’t stop thinking about:

6 a.m. dance party with my mama that was busted by the cops.

Searching for rocks on the beach.

An amazing dinner with my family.

My sister’s wonderful birthday post to me.

How thoughtful my friends are.

Being surprised at a blow out salon in Beverly Hills.

All of my friends slowly arriving from the airport.

How loved and supported I felt.

All of Albert’s meals that he made for us.

How exciting it is to me when all of my people are together in one place.

How much time and planning everyone spent to make it happen.

I appreciate it all so much and feel like such a lucky girl.

1.) Strong Daughters in Photos (via Mind Body Green) A collection of one photographer’s daughters that shows their strengths and imperfections and the beauty of it all. –Farrell

2.) First Hologram Protest in History Held Against Spain’s Gag Law (via Revolution News)  I love this!  -Lauren

3.) Happy Labor Day (via Preserve) It doesn’t really matter what link you to go on this site, Blake Lively’s aesthetic and point of view are really amazing! I love the rustic feel to it all. –Farrell

4.) Cleveland City Guide (via Tasting Table) I have a lot of stops to make when I’m back home!  -Lauren

5.) Holding a Grudge (via Psychology Today) After reading this article, who wants to feel this way?! Not me. –Farrell

6.) Coloring Books for Adults (via Austin Kleon) This was interesting to me for a number of reasons including this on from Austin Kleon, “…helping other people feel creative can be way more lucrative than actually being creative.”  -Lauren

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EATING kale and spinach salad with sunflower seeds and parmesan like no it’s nobody’s business.

WATCHING the first season of Nashville because I love anything that has Tami Taylor from Friday Night Lights in it.

COMING down off of all the love, laughs and thoughtful things that happened to me in the past week. Thank you so much everyone!

THINKING about the ways in which the vagabond lifestyle, as discussed in this Tim Ferriss podcast, applies and doesn’t apply to my current reality.

CRAVING the grapefruit vanilla swirl ice cream at Sweet Rose Creamery.

EXCITED to have my flight booked for a visit back to Cleveland, then NYC in May!

1.) theskimm Entrepreneurs Take the Media Spotlight (via Chase)  I love theskimm, a daily email with news of the day and this quick video interview with its founders is really interesting about how its founders built their audience.  One takeaway: know your niche!  -Lauren

2.) 9 Spring Fashion Trends (via Cup of Jo) In case you didn’t know – now you know! I am really into most of these.  –Farrell

3.) First Impressions: Cuba (via Fathom) Cuba is definitely on my list of places I’d love to travel.  -Lauren

4.) as.phyx.i.ia (via Vimeo) is so mesmerizing that I want to share it with everyone I know –Farrell

5.) This 90 Minutes Morning Routine Will Make Your Workday More Productive (via Entrepreneur) this list of seven things holds nothing new but I have the sense it’s on the money.  I’m the worst at #2.  -Lauren

6.) Chocolate Mousse Filled Strawberries (via A Beautiful Mess)  Ummm, yes please! If anyone wants to make me something, it can be this! –Farrell

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FEELING so loved and supported on my birthday.

LOVING how many wonderful friendships I have in my life.

EXCITED for what the rest of the week brings!

THINKING a lot about the psychic reading I had on Monday.

MISSING our dad while the rest of our family is together this week.

RE-WATCHING the movie The One I Love with my mom; I definitely recommend it!

30 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT YOU

1)  you’re effortlessly cool

2)  you’re a positive influence on everyone around you

3)  you are really good at cheering people (me) up

4)  you trust your gut

5)  you’re the best person to be in an uncomfortable situation with

6)  you are incredibly efficient

7)  you don’t put up with stuff you don’t like

8)  you’re completely reliable

9)  your impressions are super funny

10)  you make people feel incredibly loved and special

11)  you’re really good at keeping in touch when you’re far away

12)  you are supportive and encouraging

13)  you’re adventurous

14)  you like to share new information and experiences you’ve had with the people in your life

15)  you are brave

16)  you’re always down to dance

17)  you make deep connections with people

18)  you’re so easy to talk to

19)  you are committed to your health

20)  you’re fun

21)  you aren’t afraid to say how you feel, or even if you are, you say it anyway

22)  you are really good with little kids

23)  you are dedicated to living life as your best self and put talk into action

24)  you love physical comedy and so it makes me laugh more knowing you’d be cracking up watching it

25)  you’re stable & on top of your shit

26)  you are generous

27)  you love amenities more than anyone I know

28)  you’re so pretty

29)  you make our whole family proud

30)  you will always be my little sister, no matter what age you are

1.)  20 Career Tips from Entrepreneurs (via Cup of Jo) Is such a good blog post full of tips for people who are running and or starting their own business. –Farrell

2.) Frida Kahlo: The Gisèle Freund Photographs (via Miss Moss)  I’ve loved Frida Khalo ever since Selma Hayek brought her to the big screen and these photos are phenomenal; so much to take in with each one!  -Lauren

3.) Going Clear (via HBO) is a documentary film about the inside of Scientology that has left me with the creeps ever since I saw it.  –Farrell

4.) Out of Whack: 7 Keys to Resetting Your Hormones + Metabolism (via The Chalkboard) is quick and to the point.  -Lauren

5.) Machu Picchu in photos (via Mr. and Mrs. Globe Trot)  Whenever I want to be swept away to a far off land I come to this site. These images from Machu Picchu are really amazing and capture what it feels like to be at that magnificent place. -Farrell

6.) Monthly Horoscopes: April 2015 (via Astrology Zone)  Heading right over to see what’s in store.  -Lauren

Photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt

MAKING baked Japanese sweet potatoes with cinnamon every day.

RE-READING The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy because I remember it touched me but I have no recollection of what it is about.

AWAITING our mom’s arrival! She will be here in less than 24 hours.

TRYING to keep in mind that just because things aren’t where you want them to be today doesn’t mean they won’t get there.

THINKING about so many friends and wondering how they’re doing, even though I’m not always so good at keeping in touch.

DRINKING too much coffee, all day every day.