I’d like to think I’m pretty mature for my age and for the past few weeks I’ve been saying that I don’t feel like I’m a 20-something anyway so might as well make it official. Yet last night at 11:35pm when I realized that I was minutes away from turning THIRTY, all of a sudden it hit me. I’m going to be officially an adult. Twenty nine sounds kind of like 26, yet 30 sounds nothing like 29 and more like 35. It’s a huge difference. I guess I’m really a woman now, no longer a girl (does that sound like a Britney Spears song to anyone, or am I aging myself here? lol). Despite a mini freak-out in my head every time I think about being 30, I am rationally completely ok with this. I am an adult. I own my own business that I built from nothing for goodness sake; I have an amazing husband, a great condo and really a lot of accomplishments to be proud of. So I’m celebrating today by working (because I love my job and I made it happen!!!), working out (because taking care of my body = taking care of me) and then enjoying a crazy awesome chef’s tasting dinner at Craigie on Main that Adam is treating me too. Hey, can a twenty one year old do that? Probably not! 
Oh and remember that 30 by 30 list I made when I turned 29? It was one hefty list and I got through most of it (and I’m ok with whatever I didn’t get to – I’m sure in my thirties I’ll learn even more about prioritizing in life and letting go of perfection). Check the link to the original post for updates on my progress.
Last but not least – what’s a birthday celebration without something sweet? It’s spring so I’m sharing this light strawberry lemon shortcake dessert. I made it a few weeks ago for a spring-themed dinner with Shannon and Kerstin. It was light and refreshing and everyone really enjoyed it (including myself). Strawberry shortcake is actually one of Adam’s favorites so I know I’ll be making it again this summer with local strawberries.
Happy birthday to me!!
How have you guys been? Any fun desserts consumed lately? I need to know! 
Happy birthday pretty lady!!!! Hope it’s a great one!
Happy Birthday! Too funny I’m taking Brian to Craigie on Main for his 30th tomorrow night!! Great minds think alike
Hehe, that’s awesome! Adam took me there for my birthday a few years ago but I asked for a chefs tasting this time. Soooooooo excited!! Have fun tomorrow.
Happy birthday! love ya!
Happy Birthday! Enjoy the tasting!
Happy 30th! What a great year for you! And dinner at Craigie is sure to be special.
Happy birthday! I think each year, I learn to let go of more of the little things, and I think it’s for the better! Here’s to an awesome 30′s!
Happy birthday my dear! You are really hitting your stride now aren’t you? Isn’t it amazing what a few years can do? I finally feel the most “me” now that I’m in my 30s — and that feels damn good. Have an AWESOME celebration tonight, been dying to try Craigie on Main!!
Happiest of birthdays! I’m with you and have made peace with my 30 by/while 30 list. I’m sending you lots of love today!
Happy birthday! Andrew and I did the 10-course menu at Craigie on Main for my bday a couple years ago. It was amazing – you’re going to love it!
Happy 30th!!!! Hope you have a fantastic dinner – sounds amazing =).
Happy 30th, luv! Hope your tasting dinner was amazing. You’re right, you truly have a lot to be proud of
As for fun desserts, well, I DID go to the chocolate bar on Saturday, so, yeah. And I have a really great brownie recipe coming up on Friday!
Happy, happy 30th! Woo hoo!
Happy Birthday!!! Can’t wait to hear about the tasting, and your trip
I made a crisp with native rhubarb and strawberries this weekend and oh my heavens was it delicious…
you have so much to celebrate! Happy Birthday, Elina!
Happy late birthday Elina. You have accomplished so much this past year, and have much more to come. Very proud of you, keep at it! Also, I want that dessert… it looks amazing
Happy, happy belated birthday! I hope the tasting was amazing! You have so much to be proud of! Funny how 30 suddenly makes you feel like a grownup.
Happy Birthday!! I hope you enjoyed the tasting menu – Craigie on Main is so fabulous. And yes, I’d like some of that strawberry shortcake right about now
Thank you all for the awesome birthday wishes!! I felt (extra) loved all week!
happy belated birthday! i turned 30 in May, too, so i’m glad i have good company. =) hope your first year in your 30s is off to a fab start!