When I said I was off having fun, I wasn't lying! Today marks my 21st year of life, and what a whirlwind these years have been. Not all wonderful, but each serving a purpose.



Today I feel really "grown up", we haven't done much differently, or celebrated in any over-the-top way, but still it felt lovely. From waking up and making pancakes, to spending the day pottering with my husband, it's been lovely.



My husband bought me an enormous bouquet of flowers, with some of the blooms from my wedding bouquet included (although that part was serendipitous), my mother spoilt me by sending a big red box topped with a golden bow, full of amazing things. A Radley handbag, something I'd been not-so-quietly coveting for ages and a Waterman pen, possibly one of the best presents I could've received. My hubby got me a wonderful portable-speaker system for my iPod (she will have music, wherever she goes!), a silicone muffin mould (don't tell me you didn't get one of those?!) and many other wonderful things. I am such a lucky, pampered girl!

As for being 21, I feel more optimistic about the year ahead and what it will hold. I am always cautious about optimism, but so much has changed, and is continuing to change ~ I can only hope it is for the good.



I've been indulged in one of my birthday rituals - tea and cakes, and have had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Usual programming will be resumed shortly ;-)