A Quarter Century

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Yesterday was an excellent day. I turned 25 and my phone turned back time.

That, my friends, is a POP phone – very business appropriate. I first came across it in a SELF Magazine fashion spread with Emmy Rossum. Basically, you attach it to your cell phone or anything with a headset plug in and are then able to hear out of it and talk into it. I am nothing if not nostalgic for retro technology (remember my Clueless phone?) so naturally, I LOVED it.

The ever-awesome Sam decided it would make a great birthday gift. Thank you, Sam! I’ve already been using it on my calls today and can’t help but smile wondering what people would think if they saw me walking down the street with it. Only a matter of time.

I also went on a birthday run. The weather was gorgeous, one of those days where it’s a bit chilly but the sun is shining and warm. Spring and fall are my favorite seasons in Chicago. Summer is great, but humidity-free heat is better.

When I got back, Bobby surprised me with an amazing card and gift, plus plans for a delicious dinner. Our beloved pizza was on the menu. The usual: chicken sausage, spinach, red pepper, mushroom and CHEESE.

It was extra delicious on a Wednesday night.

Especially when we decided to pair it with some wine: Columbia Crest H3 Merlot.

We also watched several episodes of How I Met Your Mother. It was a very relaxing way to celebrate a quarter of a century. I don’t really feel much older, but it’s still fun to say. I’m not sure what the next year will bring. Perhaps I’ll make a 25 in 25 list and see what happens. 🙂

The weekend is almost here! What are your plans?

Abrazos,

38 Comments

  2. What a great birthday Jenn! That phone is absolutely killing me! Man I haven’t heard a dial tone in who knows how long 🙂 Happy 25! Gosh you’ve done so much already, isn’t that amazing!? xo Erin

    • What’s a dial tone? 😉 Thanks, Erin! You’re fantastic. <3

  4. Hey Jenn! That phone is great! Hope you had a wonderful bday. Doug and I went for a jog last night around that same area… I kept an eye out for you bc I know our running paths overlap! It was a nice night for a run. Should be a good wknd here, but we are heading back to MN in just a few hours for some family time!

    • I’m always looking for you when I’m out running now! Hope you had a great weekend in Minnesota. I’m sending you a message tonight to see if we can get together soon!

    • Thanks, Cara! So great to talk to/see you all today! An epic wrestling match. 🙂

  9. Ahhhhh! Thats what it is! Cool. What a great day- the pizza looks yummy. I will be celebrating my fist mother’s day this weekend

  10. That is one fantastic looking pizza! Yum!
    This weekend Seth and I are headed up to New York for a wedding. I am so excited, as it has been 10 years since I last visited NYC, and of course, I love weddings too 🙂

  12. Happy birthday!! I saw those phone headsets over Christmas a couple years ago and have wanted one ever since. I should buy one for myself for my birthday this year. I deserve it. 🙂

    • Thanks, Katie! You should definitely buy one for your birthday. 🙂

    • “Trip around the sun.” I love that! Thanks, Chelsea! 🙂

  14. i bought one of those phones recently! I love it! it works so well and i feel like such a goober/amazing person while using it in public.

    • Thank you, Caroline! Glad the phone could bring back some memories for you, too. 🙂

  16. Awesome phone! It sorta makes me think of Zack Morris’s giant cell phone on Saved by the Bell…haha…in a good way, of course. I’m glad you had a great b-day celebration (to continue tonight, correct?) Well, I know I’ll be continuing the celebration when I have one or four glasses of wine in your honor next week. 🙂

    • That’s what it reminded me of, too! It was definitely a fun celebration and I hope you enjoy many glasses of wine this week. Have a blast! 🙂

  17. Happy birthday again, Jenn, I’m glad you had a good day! And yes, this humidity-free heat is AMAZING. I’ve been trying to get out of the office as often as possible today. 🙂

    • Thanks, Megan! Still can’t get over how amazing this weather is. If it could just stay like this all summer…hey, a girl can dream. 🙂

    • Haha – awesome! What color do you have? I am going to attempt to use it in public sometime. 🙂

  19. pizza and wine! what a perfect bday dinner! I love that phone piece too!! I’ve seen it in gold, but that purple is so cute!

    and I agree, Chicago is BEAUTIFUl in the Spring! 🙂

    happy birthday again, Bender!

  20. I can hardly believe you have such wisdom, grace, humor, and talent at the tender age of 25. How fabulously exciting, and yes! You should write a 25 at 25. Even if it’s just for yourself. There is something so rewarding about a birthday journal. Happy May Jenn!

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