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23 Things I’ve Learn in 23 Years

09/26/13 | birthday

Champagne with glasses birthday celebration

Tomorrow I am turning 23 and I have decided that in celebration of my birthday this is going to be a GIF overload.  My bloggy friend Sami over at Sami’s Shennagins did a post for her 24th birthday and I “borrowed” some (with permission, of course) and added my own flair.   Never having put a GIF on my blog, my birthday is a great excuse to start – go big or go home.

one: my mom will always be my best friend
and give the best advice. 

The Help GIF

two: chick flicks can make almost any day better. 

The Devil Wears Prada You Eat Carbs GIF

three: so can chick-shows. 

Grey's Anatomy Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me GIF

four:  when good things happen you should 
always celebrate with a happy dance

Duck Happy Dance GIF

five: i am the last person to catch on
when things that go viral

PSY Gangham Style GIF

six:
 Wearing black makes you look skinnier.


RHOATL GIF

seven:  Diets stink.  If someone came up with a diet that 

looked like this they would be a billionaire instantly. 

ELF GIF

eight: i get way to excited over celebrating sitings
 and I am embarrassing to my friends. 

James Franco Be Cool GIF

nine: there are ton of inventions i wish were in my house

Ice Cream Sandwich Machine GIF
ten:  blue and gray really go together

Georgetown GIF

eleven: you can not say yes to everything and do a 
good job.  Be selective and learn when to say no. 



twelve: there is nothing quite like a good night sleep

24 Reasons You Should Stay In On Saturday Night


thirteen:  free is a great word.  I flock to free things

Polar Bear Exiting Pool GIF



fourteen: the ocean is one of my happy places

Ocean Waves at Sunset GIF

fifteen: everywhere in Brooklyn is a fan of 
a minimum purchase for credit cards

Mean Girls The Limit Does Not Exist GIF


sixteen: when you do not have anything nice to say, 
do not say anything at all


Nina Garcia Project Runway Blank Stare GIF


seventeen: when someone says, “let’s get down to business,” 

always reply, “to defeat the Huns!!”


Disney Mulan Defeat the Huns GIF

eighteen:  reality TV is a great escape from reality 

Honey Boo Boo Child GIF


nineteen: Sarcasm is my second language
… and I wish I was JLaw. 

Jennifer Lawerence GIF

twenty: tequila is always a bad choice.

Toddlers and Tiaras Tequila GIF

twenty-one: The closet is the most
 important room in the house.

Sex and The City Big Closet Carrie GIF

twenty-two: Starting a blog will always 
be one of my better decisions!

Tina Fey 30 Rock GIF

twenty three: i am going to get stoked for 
my birthday, peace out girl scout

Dance Moms GIF





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Comments

  1. Alyssa says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:47 am

    This is pretty much the best post ever! I was dying laughing!!!

  2. Alyssa says

    October 1, 2013 at 10:47 am

    This is pretty much the best post ever! I was dying laughing!!!

  3. Stacy says

    September 29, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Happy BDay!!! Best wishes darling!!!
    Your first rule is the most important. You know I’m going to another city in order getting a new job. I want my mom enjoy the life and doesn’t work. So I should leave my mom in order to achieve it((( My heart is so broken now. Can’t even say. Because we are so clooose…So when I read your #1 I actually had tears in my eyes
    Stacy

    http://tastyrumors.blogspot.com/

  4. Caroline says

    September 28, 2013 at 1:32 am

    So funny! And so true 🙂 Sending some burfday lovin’ from Texas
    Lovecarolineo.blogspot.com

  5. Kelly Ann says

    September 26, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Awww, Thanks Sam! It took a lot longer to put together than I thought it would but I had a blast making it and I am glad you enjoyed reading it!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

  6. Helene says

    September 26, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    hahaha i love this!!!!!!!!! happy happy early birthday!

  7. Sam @ Frills & Thrills says

    September 26, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    Happy Early Birthday Kelly! Wishing you a magical day that is in everyway as special as you are. I love this beautiful post, your list is amazing and you have a wealth of wisdom already on your side. In fact, I am going to read it again…the gifs are too cute! Hugs X

  8. Jessica says

    September 26, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    I love this post. It was fun and a great way to learn a few little tidbits about you. I hope you have an amazing birthday.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

  9. Jillian Torre says

    September 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    This is great! Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a great day tomorrow!

  10. Fleurani says

    September 26, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Hahhaha Kelly, this is so great, totally make me smile. Hope you had a happy and fun birthday 🙂
    ani
    http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de

  11. Always Maylee says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Hahah I love this! Happy birthday pretty girl!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  12. Sharon says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Happy almost birthday! The older I get, the more I realize how true #1 is. And you know I love my reality tv 🙂

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Sept. Group Giveaway!

  13. carly says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:36 am

    I can’t even express how much I loved this post! haha amazing advice & happy early birthday!

    sundays grace

  14. Alyssa says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Hahaha this was HILARIOUS. I was laughing out loud the whole time. Happy almost birthday!

  15. Kristin Thompson says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Happy Birthday! This was so fun, have a great day tomorrow!

    Kristin
    crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

  16. Rekita says

    September 26, 2013 at 10:49 am

    lol 17 & 19!!! Awww you libras…my son is a libra and yall are crazy!!! lol kidding! Happy early birthday, with your young self!

  17. Karly Kim says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:40 am

    We should be best friends. Happy birthday!!!

  18. Domesticated Working Woman says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:35 am

    This was cute! Haha Happy birthday!

  19. Pamela Baker says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Yayyy for September babies!! 🙂 Happy almost birthday!

  20. Alba - Petit and Sweet Couture says

    September 26, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Happy bday!!!

    xoxo

    http://www.petitsweetcouture.com/

  21. two birds says

    September 26, 2013 at 7:45 am

    what a fun post!!! happy early birthday! i hope it’s a great one!!

    twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com

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