I so wanted to make a pun here about 33 being my prime number…
…until Google told me I’m an math failure. (I did, however, find this hysterical site: http://is.33.aprimenumber.com/.)
This weekend, I turned 33 years old. It’s a weird age, because it’s so far from my college years and yet I don’t really feel like a grown-up. Sure, I’m married with a kid, and sure I own a house and have two dogs and two cars (yikes, that’s scary) but I also still stress out about how I look and whether people like me and where my career is going.
But overall, I think I really am — as my father told me during a recent video chat — in my prime.
I won’t waste your time or bore you with a list of all of the blessings in my life, but you should know that 33 is freaking awesome. 32 was better than 30 and 30 was better than 25 so I have nothing but high hopes.
I mean, at 33:
- Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic alone.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote his essay, “Nature,” encouraging readers to see the miraculous in the common.
- Vaudeville performer Walter Nilsson rode across the United States on an 8 1/2 foot unicycle.
(source: http://www.museumofconceptualart.com/accomplished/)
I am more passionate than ever about my job. I have the world’s most beautiful baby. I have a husband who is not only drop-dead sexy — he’s my best friend. I have friends across the country that love and support me. I have blog readers, whom I think of as friends.
It’s my birthday, but I wanted to give YOU some gifts. So enter below* to win one or both of these items:
1) An ENDORPHIN WARRIOR bracelet
I discovered Endorphin Warrior through Twitter, and reached out to them to see if they wanted to work with me. I am so inspired by the messages on their jewelry, and the company told me it’s inspired by YOU, my amazing readers, and they wanted to show you some love. So one winner will get to choose an Endorphin Warrior bracelet (several messages are available). No big surprise — I chose the bracelet that celebrates my love for dance (#freebie).
(If you don’t win and decide to buy your own piece, you’ll not only get a cool bracelet, you’ll get a bonus item AND help others. During March, EW is giving away a FREE Dog Tag/Key Ring to anyone who places an order on our website and are also donating $1 from each order during March to support a local youth running club for lower-income kids.
2) I RUN THIS BODY t-shirt
If you are not following Dorothy from Mile Posts’ journey, you gotta head there now. Girlfriend is a rock star (a published author, mom, magazine cover girl and business owner) and these shirts are absolutely amazing. She sent me one (#freebie) and I loved it so much, I went and bought a second one just to give to one of you.
THE FINE PRINT:
*only entries through the Rafflecopter widgets will be counted, so please make sure you follow all of the instructions! You may enter one or both giveaways. Winners will be drawn randomly. NOTE: if you win the shirt and need shipping to Canada, you will need to cover the additional $14 cost (shipping in the U.S. is included in the giveaway). Giveaways end at mightnight ET on Thursday, March 21, 2013.
About Katy
I think my shirt would say She may be little but she is fierce (I love that quote)
Happy Belated Birthday! I’m excited for my 30′s (turning 30 in October) … I’ve heard nothing but incredible things and I’m kind over the 20′s ‘what am I doing with my life’ stage lol
Happy Belated Birthday!! I am inching close to my 30′s also! I am hoping it will be my time to shine!!!
Happy birthday!
I would choose the Strength or Believe bracelets.
Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day and were able to enjoy every minute of it.
I’m turning 33 this year. I’m glad to hear that it’s better than 32! For some reason, 33 freaks me out!
I hope you had a wonderful birthday.
We should all feel confident enough to wear a “I run this Body” tee.
as I ease on into 44…I can definitely say it only gets better.
I like unbreakable!
I would put ‘strong is the new skinny’ on the shirt! Happy Birthday!
I would love a shirt that said, “Run With Reckless Abandon” because that has been my mission as of late. It’s not about pace, or miles, or numbers. It is about running with my heart – for joy.
I love her motto and try to force it into my negative thoughts at the hardest parts of my runs and races. My shirt would say, You’ve got this! or No is telling you you can’t but you.
Happy Birthday Katy and congrats on having such a wonderful place in the Universe!
For my bracelet (it’s so hard to choose!) I would want either the As I Run or Unbreakable one. As tough as it’s been to get back on the horse, so to speak, I’m struggling my way back into running again and cleaining up my eating. It’s harder at 51 than it was at 45!
Coming up with a t-shirt mission statement is really hard!
“Don’t let those without wings break yours” Fly!
That bracelet is PERFECTION.
“Fearless” is kind of my life-mantra, so I immediately gasped a little when I saw that available. I really love the dancing one, too!
My shirt would say…”It’s just a hill…get over it!” I love that quote and always say it when I’m running hills!
I would put “Respect the training. Honor the commitment. Cherish the results.” on my shirt.
My shirt would say: “Just keep on believing”!
My shirt would say “Sneakers, Bananas and Spears.” I believe in being healthy, eating healthy and being fierce in all you do.
I would make a tee that says “just keep running.” There have been so many times I wonder why I get out there and log countless miles every month, but there is nothing like setting a PR after working so hard!
My shirt would say Astig which is a Tagalog slang for tough
I love that shirt! Every girl needs that shirt!
I would love the relentless bracelet. I feel that way a lot!
Love the t-shirt!!
Both great messages! Love it!
My shirt would say “Be in the moment.” I often repeat that in my head during races.
Happy Birthday! What an awesome attitude and what an awesome way to celebrate!
Happy happy birthday!!!!!
My mission statement would be: Just Keep Heading Forward – Don’t Look Back!
Happy birthday!!! I would definitely choose the unbreakable bracelet.
I would love the Believe bracelet!
I would choose the “conquer” bracelet
My shirt would say “Fit is the new skinny”
Happy Birthday!! 33 was my favorite year!! Your dad was dead on! Although I want to tell you it doesn’t change when you are 37. I am 37 just getting ready to have a baby and still feel like I haven’t grown up in my career and my life.
I’d have to think about what my motto would be. Probably something about how when I run, I feel like I’m flying!
For the shirt, I would put “Just keep moving forward”!
I would choose the bracelet that says “Breath.”
Happy Birthday!
My shirt would say “Go, Fight, WIN!” It’s my encouragement mantra.
If I had a shirt made, it would say “I run…for food!”
Happy birthday!
I would pick the “strength” bracelet
I think my motto would be either I run like a girl or strong is the new sexy.
I LOVE Dorothy at Mile Posts!!
My T-shirt would say Run Like a Mother!
Happy Birthday! I have heard the 30s are better than the 20s, so I am excited to get into those 30s years later this year
My mission statement would be in the same sassy spirit of my grandmother! Her favorite quote “Suck it up, cupcake!” Maybe Holyshirt will make some of these babies for me! I can dream!
Also silly me, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I feel the same way about the age issue. Just trying to keep things in perspective. I would choose the Breathe bracelet because I have to tell myself quite often when I need to calm down.
I hope you have a fabulous birthday!!! I would pink the neon yellow shirt since you can never have too much neon.
I’d love a shirt that says ‘sweat now, Glow later’!
I like the Believe warrior training bracelet
I love those shirts! Mine would say LIVE WELL. simple enough
I mission statement would say BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
my favorite bracelet is “Breathe”
Love, love, love @mileposts and her shirts. If I had my own inspirational shirt, it would say either “I’m doing this for ME” or “Running is quality time with ME”. As a mom of 3 kids and full-time flight attendant, running is my therapy/down time/treat for myself.
I love so many of those bracelets, but I think I would chose the “Breathe” one.
I recently found a quote that I love from Lao Tzu that says “A Journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” My shirt would definitely say something having to do with a single step.
Love the bracelets!! I would choose “Relentless”
If I could design a shirt it would say “Be Relentless!”.
My shirt would say Stress Less. Laugh More.
Cute stuff! And it’s free! Woot, woot!
I love your blog and what a great giveaway!
I love the relentless bracelet
My shirt would say #beastmode
I love the style of those bracelets!! And I can always use another tshirt!
Love these! I’d love a shirt that says “Keep Calm and Run on”- so fun:)
Happy belated Birthday! (Mine is tomorrow!) Love the bracelet, I’d pick the same one
My shirt would say the following quote from the Dr. Seuss book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go”:
“You’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So… get on your way!”
I would choose the believe bracelet: http://www.endorphinwarrior.com/Running_and_triathlon_jewelry_Believe_Bracelet_p/wtb016.htm
My shirt would say “I run because it is cheaper than therapy”
My mission statement would be: Chase Your Dreams
I’d love an Endorphin Bracelet that said “Breathe”. What a great reminder!
I would pick the “believe” bracelet!
I’m so glad that you’re telling me 32 is fabulous because that’s the era I’m livin’ in right now! I love the Breathe Endorphin warrior bracelet and my Tshirt mantra would be “chill out, buttercup!” – I need more patience and focus in my life
Happy Birthday!! I’m turning 31 this year and 30 has definitely been the best yet, so I’m greatly looking forward to it!
Happy Birthday Katy! Hope your weekend was fabulous —- & hope you’re carrying on the celebrations throughout the week!!
Happy Birthday! It’s so great that you view each year better than the last!!
My shirt would say: Love 2 Run
Gosh … I love both of these products! What an awesome giveaway
Hope you had a happy birthday!
Persevere. I need to remember that right now!
You are stronger than you think!
(Happy bday
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LOVE that bracelet! I love that one you chose as I see it as more than just dancing.
So many – I would have trouble picking one! 
Happy birthday Katy!! My favorite bracelet is the one that says “Conquer.” Such a strong word!
Happy birthday!! If I were to design my own shirt, it would say “No Big Deal”, which was my dad’s favorite saying and it worked for him. He never let anythign discourage him and I envy that. I LOVE the “I Run This Body” shirts. SO cool!
Happy Birthday! I loved the bracelet with the word ‘strength’ on it. That’s one of my mantras that keeps me going in workouts – I workout for STRENGTH!
Katy, hi and happy belated birthday! 33 is still young, and you’re awesome!
I’d pick the “As I Walk” bracelet!
On the t-shirt I would say ” A Constant Work In Progress”!
I love those shirts and the fun colors they come in!
First of all, Happy Birthday Katy. You baby. I love the As I Run bracelet. Perfect.
My shirt would say What Does Not Kill Me Makes Me Stronger. Not exactly a mission statement, but a statement nonetheless.
I would pick the BELIEVE Warrior Training Bracelet!
Hope you have a fantastic Birthday
I would choose the breath or believe one
I am in L.O.V.E. with that bracelet!
My shirt would say “Run for those who can’t”
I would get the “strength” bracelet to push me to go further!
How fun!! I turn the big “4-0″ this year and I am nervous..
I want to do something big.. say Tandem Skydive, Tattoo or a Full Marathon!!!
Hmmmm not sure yet but I started running in 2011 and my 8th Half Marathon is coming up in a couple weeks. I am hesitant to signing up for a Full due to IT Band issues so I am thinking Tandem Skydive!!
Happy 33rd bday to you! 33 is a great number!
BTW: Both items are great. On the Endorphin Bracelet I would want “Strenth”
I love Dorothy and been eyeing her purple “I Run this Body ” shirt on her blog/Pinterest
Didnt catch the shirt phrase one sorry–Mine would say “Finish Strong”
I absolutely love that bracelet!!
My t-shirt mission statement would be live a life of purpose.
Mine would say “One day you will not be able to do this. Today is not that day.”
Those bracelets are so cute! “AS I RUN…AS I RUN…THE UNIVERSE IS RUNNING WITH ME” – love it!
My shirt would say “Go, Fight, Win!” It just makes me happy to say that !:)
What a great shirt!
Hope you had a good birthday!
I love believe…it applies to so much!
For my shirt logo….. ” underestimate me, and that will be your first mistake”
Love you katy!
I already have one of these bracelets, and not only do I love it, but my husband loves it so much that he wants one! I am not sure which saying he would like, but if I won I would give it to him.
Before the days of Justin Beiber, my shirt would’ve said “Never Say Never.” Now, I am not sure what my slogan would be!
I love those Endorphin Warrior bracelets. I’d pick the Believe.
Happy Birthday!!
I love reading everyone’s ideas for their shirts. I’d love to have one that also says Believe. or Strength.
I would love to win the Strength bracelet.
My shirt would say “The finish line is only the beginning”. I like that saying.