Planning Surprises

Several months ago I started to plan a surprise involving two groups of people from different states in a state that none of us live in.  Seems difficult?
I'm actually surprised at how easy some of it was, like finding a good weekend, and a place for people to stay.  I think because everyone involved is so helpful.  So this past weekend I realized that this surprise is coming up fast and I still need to plan food, the time of the surprise and the distraction, and since we are planning to drive to the designated location through the night I have to have energy.  So worried, that I e-mailed all involved and they took care of several of the last steps and planning.  LOVE YOU ALL!

Will post more after the event just in case.

Turning 25...is it a big deal?

Most people have goals they plan to reach at certain points in their life.  Married by this age, kids at this age, retired at that age.  I am one of those that wanted to start my family by 25 years of age.  Most people think that's young, but this year I will be half my mom's age.  She turns 50!  Ever think of it that way?

So I want to do something big instead since the kids thing is kinda too late.  I thought about a tattoo!?!  And several people told me that 25 should be a milestone and worth a party, but I am on a budget.  Plus my birthday is Mother's Day.  So I'm kinda going into my birthday on a bad note, but only because I let people get to me.

So I need to work on being grateful for the things I do have, like a husband that wants to take me to dinner for my birthday, and a part time job that gives me free time to go to the beach with my friends next week and celebrate a little.
Goals don't always need a set date, as it is more about the journey to each goal.  And our journey to kids is turning out to be pretty enjoyable. =)