My friend recently had a baby boy, and he’s adorable. With each growing month, she puts up a new photo of the little prince touting his accomplishments, which developmental stages he’s powering through, and noting what he currently loves and hates at that moment in his life.
Why don’t we do this as adults? Do we just assume we reach a certain age and everything just stops? No further growth or development, just giant grumpy babies bumping into each other because we’re staring at our phones? Some of my best growth and development has happened as an adult. And sure, it might be weird to for an adult woman to admit that, but if you can’t do it on your birthday, when can you do it? Your obituary? What a waste. I choose now.
This amazing photo was taken in my kitchen by Chelsea McGowan, who as you know, is my most favorite photographer in the world. I can think of no other point of happiness than walking around in my underwear at 6am eating whipped cream from the can. Or, you know, Tuesday. Thank you for making all my moments look beautiful, Chelsea.
Brittany Gibbons
Age: 408 Months
Loves: The Royals, Nashville, Lush’s Black Stockings Body Tint Bar, Haribo Gummy Bears, and listening to Lovefool by The Cardigans.
Dislikes: Cilantro, social injustice, IPA beer, and Two Broke Girls (why do they have to yell all their lines?).
Accomplishments: Completed the first level of Rosetta Stone Italian, runs (really slowly) four times a week, learned to back-up her own iPhone, bought a waterproof vibrator, and really, really loves her thighs.
I LOVE this!!! I just turned 492 months. :) Thanks for sharing. You made my morning.
I totally copy-catted your “This is my 200” post so I should probably stay consistent and copy this idea, too.
I would be honored!
Oh my god, I love this (and YOU) SO. HARD. Definitely stealing this idea. You inspire me every day and I’m so glad you were born!
PS: I love Lovefool! It instantly takes me back to the 10th grade winter formal.
Love this! Happy birthday, B!
Happy Birthday! I also dislike IPA beer but feel like they usually outnumber other beers in bars. No bueno.
I think bars think they sound more indie and hipster by offering a huge selection of IPA. I’d rather lick a cat.
Thank you for sharing your confidence and helping us find our own along the way. You are a rockstar!!! Happy Birthday!
Where did you get those fancy underwear in the pic? I love boyshorts!
Lane Bryant! They are so comfy!
Mexican is my favorite too, but I just am not a fan of cilantro. A tiny bit, sure…but that’s about it. I don’t want anything overpowering the taste of my food and all the sour cream I’ve slopped on it. Yum…
This is awesome. I do think you should have included how many days old you are though. That’s been my favorite most recent hashtag on Facebook. #Day12,410. Happy Birthday to my most favorite blogger ever!!!
Happy Birthday!
I go way to excited that we have the same underwear. But damn are those things comfortable.
I thought I was the only one who thought the girls on “Two Broke Girls” we’re always screaming. I can’t watch it because of that. Great post and great idea!!
Seriously, why DO they have to yell all their lines on “Two Broke Girls?” And is it just me, or do all of their “jokes” and “punchlines” feel completely forced? I tried watching that show several times, mostly because I think Kat Dennings is really hot (even though she’s not the best actress), but I just can’t watch it. It’s just not funny. Yet somehow it continues to get high ratings. How is that possible?
So….what was the rest of your post was talking about again?
Fairly new here but I had to say I LOVE this idea! If I could ever get it together, I would totally steal…er…I mean “borrow,” this idea. Happy Birthday.
Word!
happy birthday! so glad i’m not the only one who thinks that about two broke girls. saying it louder it doesn’t make it funny anymore than talking loudly to a foreigner makes them understand a different language. (something i’ve been trying to explain to my dad for years).
this is the best ever! you’re totally right! why don’t we do this?! pure genius i tell you and happy birthday month!
I like this idea. I am 348 months old as of last Sunday. I think my biggest accomplishment is that I now have a TV and a couch for the first time in 10 years. Because I just got married… and this was part of the package. He also sat me down and showed me how to turn it on, so if/when I have an opportunity to test my retention, I’ll get back to you and update this.
I am 481 months! Can I steal this idea? Oh my gosh, it’s SO good!
That photograph is awesome!
Totally did NOT know it was your b-day, but consider yourself congratulated on the big 408! Love the blog, think you’re hilarious, and fully support your message of empowering women to love their bodies. I showed my 8th grade students the Dove Evolution video today as well as two other examples of how both women AND men can be photoshopped to look nothing like they do in real life. My kids were horrified. All of them, ALL OF THEM, indignantly agreed that the government should require ad agencies put a photoshop disclaimer on any images that do not depict the model as he or she truly is. It almost made me cry with pride to hear them say how unfair it was that other ads have to include information like “Professional driver on closed course,” lists of possible side effects, or government warnings yet you can get away with digitally altering the human body to an extreme without being legally obligated to mention that even the model you hired isn’t perfect enough to be pictured as is. There is hope for the future!
A) Happy Birthday!
B) I think maybe some of us DO do that as adults…it’s called Facebook. And yes, I just said doo doo.
C) I love your underpants.
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Happy be-lated Birthday Brittany! I just stumbled upon you on Goodreads and am thrilled. Such an inspiration and beautiful too. Happy Mom’s Day too. Janet
I turn 408 months on June 4th. This is such a fun idea!
Eeeeek! I frickin LOVE you and am so excited to have found your blog via mindbodygreen. Seriously gonna get some self love inspiration outta your archives and I am super grateful and excited about it. You. Are. Awesome. <3
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