Well, I’m back!
And if you hadn’t already figured out from Instagram or Twitter, I just came back from Puerto Rico!
When I turned 29 last year, my master plan was to do a big party then and go away or do something with a smaller group of close friends this year. But going away isn’t cheap, and so I felt bad asking my friends. They must have remembered, though, because they started hatching plans right around my cookie swap and then Ashley started asking lots of pointed questions in St. Croix about what I might like in a getaway. Something warm, I answered, immediately. I love skiing, but good lord do I love relaxing on a beach. (I mean, who doesn’t?)
And so my friends began planning and collaborating with my mom, who’d be paying my share as a birthday gift. All I was told was who was going and that I’d need to take a day and a half off work. As the trip drew closer, Shannon told me she’d meet me at my apartment that afternoon with our ride to the airport.
Thursday afternoon, I ran home from work, met Shannon in my lobby, did a frantic last-minute check of my bags and hopped in the car.
We got to JFK and checked in at the kiosk. Shannon told me to watch the screen to see where we were going. I was both exhausted and excited and didn’t put two together when SJU popped up on the screen. Shannon looked at me expectantly, and I said “no, wait, where’s SJU? I can’t remember.”
San Juan, she said.
“OHH!!!!!!!” I’d never been there and was definitely really curious about it after having layovers there on my St. Croix trip.
Our flight was horribly turbulent, and I grabbed poor Shannon’s wrists more than once in panic, but a few hours later we landed and I was thrilled to start the weekend with my closest girlfriends.
I’ll do a more detailed recap soon, but I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends who have been there for me in both the good times and the bad.
And now, time for a long run in the cold.
One of these is not like the other.
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You have really amazing friends. Sounds like the best birthday ever. Sorry you have to come back to unbearably cold temps!
Dori recently posted..Workout Plan: Week of February 10, 2013
Sounds like a lovely birthday trip!
and Bravo to you for braving the cold after the warmth. I am having a love affair with the treadmill.
Gianna recently posted..That Oh So Good Sore Feeling
That’s a really great birthday surprise. I can’t believe you’re running outside in the sub-freezing temps after coming back from the warmth and sun. I applaud your fortitude.
@Linda: Stubbornness? Dumbness? It actually wasn’t too bad.
Theodora recently posted..Surprise 30th Birthday Trip: I Went to Puerto Rico!
i want your friends!!!
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@Caitlin: they are such keepers!!!
Theodora recently posted..Surprise 30th Birthday Trip: I Went to Puerto Rico!
And WE are lucky to have YOU as a friend! I am so grateful to be included in such a wonderful group of girls and so happy that your birthday brought us all together
Laura recently posted..Puerto Rico, You Lovely Island…
@Laura: <3
I am very excited for you! So glad you enjoyed your trip, but yeah. I would have just “missed” my flight to get some extra time in that warm weather.
Emily @ FitMamaInTheCity recently posted..What’s For Dinner?
@Emily @ FitMamaInTheCity: Apparently there was lots of “windy conditions” between SJU and NYC yesterday and there were lots of delays. I would have been totally fine with a canceled flight!
Theodora recently posted..Surprise 30th Birthday Trip: I Went to Puerto Rico!
What an awesome surprise weekend! That’s a great trip that your friends put together.
NO WAY!! BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT EVER! I love it.
Corrie Anne recently posted..Spuntino’s + Being Awesome At My New Year’s Resolution
What a great group!
Nicole recently posted..Monday Motivation
Those are some special friends that you have! What a great way to celebrate a milestone birthday!
Naomi recently posted..Week 7 of 2013: Feb 10-16
I’m glad you had a great birthday trip, and such AMAZING friends!!!
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Happy 30th!!!
Whenever I get home from an amazing trip, I always use this affirmation: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”. Enjoy that on your run!
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@Dr. Haley Perlus: so very true! I was actually thinking that getting in the cab back to the airport yesterday
Theodora recently posted..Surprise 30th Birthday Trip: I Went to Puerto Rico!
That is the best gift I have ever heard of! You’re a lucky girl.
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AW!! You have the best friends!!! What an incredible surprise!!!
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Your friends rock. So hard. And I LOVE your dress! Need to know where you found it.
Happy birthday!!!
@Danielle: I *just* saw this comment, sorry – it’s Nanette Lepore: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Nanette-Lepore-Santa-Monica-Eyelet-Dress-Ivory/prod146300427/
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Recap your trip to SJU soon! I am going there next month and can’t wait to hear what you did and any advice you might have!
ooh, yes, I will soon! Where are you staying?
What a GREAT group of friends you have! How fun!!! Happy belated birthday and I can’t wait for the recap!
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