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Celebrating the Big One

October 5, 2011 by Ericka

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Me, Heather, Michelle (thanks to Michelle for the editing job on this one!)

You all know I have some great friends. As life moves through the years, it’s hard to stay as connected. Making plans amid hectic work schedules, committed relationships, children, and most of all — distance — is sometimes a rare occurrence.

But…you make it happen. It would be impossible for me NOT to make it happen. They’ve been there for me through thick and thin — at my worst and my best, literally.  My friends pulled through for me this weekend to celebrate my 30th birthday (uhh, seriously?) — especially Michelle, who planned an awesome night out and Heather, who came all the way from New York in the middle of a busy full-time job and law school life. That was the best gift of all.

Maggie, Michelle, Ari, Me, Heather, Tiffany at POV at the W Hotel

The night began on the rooftop of one of the most scenic points in the city — a place I’d never gone in my 5+ years of living here. So I was excited. Despite the bad weather, the view was still fantastic and I enjoyed every second of it. This photos doesn’t do it justice:

READ & SEE MORE PHOTOS BELOW!

While many of those invited couldn’t make it, I was happy as I could be. Surrounded by some of my best girlfriends, all together at once? That’s kind of like heaven to me, as silly as it sounds. Maybe it’s just me but I think being single most of my life (basically up until last year) made friends much more important for me. I love being in a relationship but I think had I found someone earlier in life, I would have missed out on some really close friendships that have enhanced my life. So I’m thankful for that ๐Ÿ™‚

Here are a few more photos from dinner. Then, I mostly put my camera away because it’s no fun to take photos the whole time ๐Ÿ™‚

Becki and Jill came by!
Me, Tiffany and Heather
Michelle, Ari, Maggie, Me

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:13 am

    You look so beautiful! Happy Birthday yo

  2. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:14 am

    They say it's all down hill from 30. Think about it by the time you're 65 you're wearing depends… That's whack yo

  3. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:15 am

    You have the sexiest eyes ๐Ÿ˜‰

  4. Ericka Andersen says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:45 am

    Thanks "anonymous." You are so good at disguising yourself ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    You look so beautiful! Happy Birthday yo

  6. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    They say it's all down hill from 30. Think about it by the time you're 65 you're wearing depends… That's whack yo

  7. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    You have the sexiest eyes ๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. Ericka Andersen says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    Thanks "anonymous." You are so good at disguising yourself ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Ann says

    October 5, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Happy Birthday and it looks like a GREAT time!

  10. Ann says

    October 6, 2011 at 12:04 am

    Happy Birthday and it looks like a GREAT time!

  11. Leadwiing On The Tra says

    October 6, 2011 at 1:22 am

    A good looking bunch of gals!

  12. Leadwiing On The Tra says

    October 6, 2011 at 6:22 am

    A good looking bunch of gals!

  13. Anonymous says

    October 13, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    you have sexy eyeballs

  14. Anonymous says

    October 13, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    you have sexy eyeballs

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Welcome! I'm Ericka: Writer, podcaster, wife, mother, runner and Enneagram 4! I write about faith + politics + addiction + church planting. I wrote a book once too -- see below!

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