the we should project.: quarter of a century in nashville.

I was recently asked if turning 25 made me feel anxious in any way. Not at all actually - maybe that is because Brad turned the big 3-0 a month later. He will always be older and that will forever make me feel young. Ha sorry baby... please don't tickle torture me.

But in all seriousness, life after college.. yeah wasn't so easy. I've heard co-workers and friends say numerous times they would never want to go back and relive those years. In theory, you're young, care-free, gravity hasn't taken over your body yet, and you have money in the bank to spend on y-o-u. But in reality, at least for me, I was a stress ball 90% of the time. Constantly stressed about what path to take and figuring out "what I really want to do with my life" and figuring out how to pay my bills but still have that so called fun.

From career changes with countless hours of applying to jobs I never heard a dang peep back from to several rejection letters to a fair share of tearful calls back home to mom, I can finally say I feel like everything has fallen into place and 25 is going to be the best year yet. I have been with the most amazing man for two years now and landed the perfect job. All I can say is God bless the broken road. I am so thankful to have finally found exactly what I was looking for - both in love and work.

Alright, I won't get all sappy on ya'll, but I do want to share some pics from my 25th birthday celebration in my favorite (well one of my favorite) cities!

NASHVILLE, TN

I'm a country girl at heart. I could listen to country music all day every day and I am proud of it! But aside from the fabulous live country music, Nashville simply as it all. Lush beautiful landscape, outrageously good food - you know the kind that makes you feel guilty for days but its so good you can't resist - friendly faces, all in all it is just a great city.

Best Sushi in Nashville - Virago.

Best Bar - If you love country music as much as I do, check out Legends Corner. You can find Todd Sansom there on Saturday nights. Awesomeness. They play all the best hits...Johnny Cash, Zac Brown Band and everything in between as well as some original songs.

For delicious tacos, Taco Mamacitas is a must. I had The Memphis and it was out of this world. You can view all their specialty tacos here. Feeling pizza? Head to MAFIAoZA'S for sure. Yeah I did my research... probably gained 10 pounds in one weekend but whatever it was my birthday!

We went to Cabana for my official birthday dinner - It is "you'll need to unbutton your jeans to stand up" good. Try the lobster brie mac-n-cheese! We went small plates style so we could try a little of everything, and all that was ordered was lick your plate worthy. Also, their strawberry cake is sinful.