Monday Musings: 3.0

I started my new job last Wednesday…a mere 24 hours later after my last shift at my old one.  You know how most people give themselves some time in between a new job and and old job?!  Not me.  Nope just push through.  I assured myself I would be fine.  And I was. Fast forward to Friday, September 3rd.  My 30th birthday.  With my free drink coupon from Starbucks in hand, I stopped on the way to pick up a Venti (hey, it’s was my birthday, calories do not count) Toffee Mocha.  Toffee Mocha is my new favorite drink.  Which is good because I don’t care for Pumpkin Spice Lattes.

Photo from Starbucks.com

WHAT?!

I know, SHOCKER.  I’m sorry, the only time I like pumpkin is in pie form.  So thankfully since I have to wait to enjoy my Peppermint Mocha in the red cup until after Thanksgiving, Starbucks has appeased me with the Toffee Mocha.  And yes, I know I can get the Peppermint Mocha year round all you Starbucks  know it alls BUT I cannot get it in the red cup okay?!  Thanks

So I was wide awake, so excited about turning 30, had a beautiful ride up to work.  It was going to be an awesome day…

And it was…and after I picked up our party trays at Earthfare and my cupcakes from Mom and Son Bistro…I headed home.

The PM commute wasn’t nearly as beautiful since I was sharing the road with the crazies trying to get out of town for the weekend…

Came home, nearly slept through dinner and two glasses of champagne and was in bed by 10…

Spent Saturday doing school work and prepping for birthday celebration on Sunday.  My dad came into town and we went to a Mexican place for dinner.  Complete with fried ice cream and a serenade.

Family gathered back at home so I could open my presents from my parents.  My darling mother graciously replaced a lost diamond stud earring.  The original pair was given to me 6 years ago when I graduated from college and I recently lost one.

And my daddy gave me…

Photo from Tiffany.com

The Tiffany “bean” necklace.  My nickname growing up was Adrienne Bean so he thought this was fitting.  Alos, since the bean symbolizes the origin of all things and I have some new things going on in my life, the timing couldn’t of been more perfect.

My older brother got me this:

If you love guacamole as much as I do, you need a mortar and pestle

The party on Sunday was awesome and I am so lucky to have wonderful friends and family.

The remaining gifts were:

Handmade candle holders from my friend Maloree:

A bookmark from my friend Heather by Moxie Jewelry Designs

Plenty of vino!

A gift certificate to Sensibilities Day Spa from Chrissie and Chris

Open, Andre Agassi’s Autobiography…

Two dozen roses from family friend, Rick.

And plenty of love, laughter and well wishes!

I love being 30 so far, can’t wait to see what is in store!