And suddenly I turned 34!

I find that as I get older, the years seem to go by much quicker. I don't know if it is because you get so caught up in the daily grind that you just don't even realise how quickly one day seems to just roll into the next. I mean just the other day we were celebrating Christmas and now suddenly we are a third of the way through the year.

Each year I find myself quite despondent about my birthday. I really love celebrating other people's birthdays - celebrating the fact that I get to share in an aspect of their life, but I do struggle with my own birthday. I don't think I fear looking physically older, I think I fear the passing of time...if that makes sense. I find myself in a state of disbelief each year that another year has just passed by and then I do get some rather morbid thoughts about how I have less time with the people I love....it sucks!

So this year, I am trying really hard to be more positive and will enjoy the day with my family. I am so fortunate to have a family that really loves, supports and understands me. They are completely accepting of who I am and love me for all my quirks.

For the first time in years I have made a proper plan for for the day (with the help of JP). I'll share some photos on my Instagram accounts (gee_whiskers and seinitravels) - JP and I will be in Elgin for 2 days and then head to my family for a few days in Hermanus. I can't wait!

Big Hugs,

Charlene XXX