What I Learned- Birthday Edition

I just turned 30.

I just got back from a 4-day (no children) vacation with my mom in San Francisco.

I also had an amazing birthday party with the most amazing friends and family and my brothers made me do a few shots…ouch.

So, in the past week, I’ve already learned quite a bit to begin my 30th year of life. Like…

• Traveling without kids is very easy.

• I can pack 4 days worth of clothes in one small suitcase.

• Carrying on your luggage cuts down hours of travel time.

• SFO Airport is a big place.

• San Francisco is also a big place.

• Comfy shoes are a must in San Francisco.

• I’ve never liked big crowds and I still don’t.

• The shopping in San Francisco is amazing.

• If you want to go shopping in San Francisco, go during the week.

• I really don’t like big crowds.

• There is a Starbucks every 10 steps in the city of San Francisco.

• My mom snores worse than my husband.

• I love my white noise sound machine iPhone App.

• If Stella & Dot is going to have a convention, they should really open up a public market to everyone not attending the conference but staying at the same hotel.

• I drool over pretty boutique-style jewelry especially when I can’t buy it on the spot.

• City cab drivers are interesting. and blast 70′s music.

• I get cab-sick.

• I definitely take free parking and free car rides for granted.

• My mom has excellent taste in wine.

• She also has more money than I do.

• I still get carded.

• So does my mom.

• Teatro ZinZanni is as good as everyone said it would be.

• I had to Google Joan Baez.

• My mom was star-struck by Joan and got to dance right next to her.

• I buy pink feather boas after a few Mint Lemon Drops.

• Mint Lemon Drops are really yummy.

• It’s not a good idea to paint your own toenails in an airport.

• Especially with a dark purple-black.

• Especially if you haven’t painted your own nails in years.

• But quick-dry nail polish is pretty cool.

• I have amazing friends both in San Francisco and in San Diego.

• I miss my sister so so so much.

• I love my family.

• I missed my kids so much.

• My kids look and act a year or two older after being gone for 4 days.

Read the What I Learned- Vacation Edition HERE.