Happy Birthday to ME! I’m turning the big 3-1 today, and I’m really excited about it. While it isn’t a monumental birthday year, it’s still another year on this glorious planet (okay, so semi-glorious – if I was on a beach sipping a cocktail, it would be much more glorious). In real life, I will be on a beach in a few short weeks, so I won’t complain (too much).
After I hand out all my birthday blessing bags (see this post from last year), I will have a cheeseburger on a patio somewhere, while drinking a beer, and thanking God for another wonderful year. While you may not appreciate birthdays as much as I do, the alternative is pretty grim. So try to take a second to appreciate that you have been blessed with another year on Earth, and do something crazy. After all, you only get one life. And because I only get one year to be 31, I’m going to make it great. I’ll start with a trip to Mexico in a few short weeks. Tacos and tequila here I come!
For those of you that don’t want to spend your dinero on a trip to Mexico, you can start with making a simple chalkboard sign to bring in your birthday. Or your friend’s birthday, or your cat’s birthday, or even your stuffed animal’s; I don’t judge. Start with the dollar store, and a pizza pan. Use chalkboard paint of any kind to spray and cover the whole pan (about 3 coats). And you’re done.
The only thing missing is the “chalkboard writing” class that someone should offer. Clearly my handwriting is horrible. But since it’s my birthday, you’ll give me a pass right?
Happy Birthday!
I love chalkboard paint! Well, I’ve never actually used it, but I love the idea! I wish it were around when I was little. I probably would have made my parents paint all of the walls with it.
Oh my gosh me too. I would have wanted everything in chalkboard paint! I love seeing kid’s play rooms with chalkboard walls, such a great idea!!!
Happy birthday!!
Thank you so much!!! 🙂 Happy weekend!
Happy birthday!
Thank you soooooo much! 🙂
Happy Birthday Ms. Shauna Rae!
I’m glad you believe in celebrating your own self and what cute little ‘gift’ you shared with us today. Looking forward to seeing/reading about Mexico as well and I’m sure there will be fun photos to peruse as well.
Only 31, your still young and beautiful! It’s been funny reminding myself I just turned 51, sometimes it just feels easy to say 50, 55, 60… etc. (silly OLD moment there). LOL
But Happy Birthday again and have a great weekend.
Laura
Thank you so much!!! Even if our years aren’t milestone years, they’re still some of the best years! 🙂
This is so cute & your handwriting is so good! I use the chalk pens and still can’t make it look that good haha. Hope you had a great birthday! Cant wait to see you!
Hahaha I will teach you my ways when you come here! There’s a trick!
Happy happy birthday Shauna! I hope you have a great time in Mexico!
Thank you!!! I’ll be sure to post all about it! 🙂
Happy belated birthday! :]! I haven’t used chalkboard paint yet, but have been meaning to (once I’m done moving around and can actually decorate, it’s gonna happen! :O )!
I love the idea, Shauna. I coach in youth baseball (under 12) and this would be a great idea for the dugouts to keep the batting order posted. I appreciate the tip. Have a wonderful birthday. Each one is worthy of a celebration and your planned trip sounds like a perfect way to celebrate it.
Wow!!! That’s a REALLY great idea! You could even do a larger rectangle pizza pan! And thanks for the wishes, my birthday was fabulous! Now only about 360 days until my next one! 🙂