My birthday month!

My birthday is next week, and this year I've decided to pamper myself and [try] not to feel guilty for it. I'm calling it my birthday month.

It's getting a little out of hand though – and here's my guilt creeping in – with probably too much spending.

I bought a pair of fancy jeans that can only be worn with heels. And some work pants. And a jacket (thrifted). And a sweater (also thrifted). Stop me. I'm out of control.

I'm getting my hair cut Thursday. The last time I got a haircut was last September so I'm way past due with split ends and overgrown layers. I haven't figured out what style to get.

I'm seeing a specialist about my knees. Maybe I'll be able to run again. It's also been a year since I last ran.

And tomorrow I'm getting a tattoo after contemplating one for at least 10 years. I've gone off the deep end.

On my actual birthday, I'll be taking an all day workshop on macro photography at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. In preparation for it, I bought flowers and took macro shots over the weekend:

I have to counter all this $$ by eating ramen or mac and cheese for the next 6 months.