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July 11, 2016

On Turning 27

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This time last year, I wrote about shaping my path. Since then, I swam Alcatraz and solidified my blog further. I traveled, rode go cars around the city, and got scuba certified.

But I also hit some bumps along the way. I ended a relationship that left me mentally and physically injured; I lost my job twice. I spent months feeling defeated, drained, incompetent, and vulnerable, and it was honestly very scary.

Through the support of my friends and family, I slowly picked myself up and renewed my commitment to hustling. I turned fear into volition, and with this birthday, I feel ready—albeit a little bit nervous—to continue moving forward.

This year, I want to kick the shit out of Option B. I want to push myself to stop saying “what if” and start saying “why not.” I want to swim laps around the haters; run this marathon on July 31; cook bamf desserts, explore new places, and be unapologetically me. It’s not always going to be easy, but I’ve never been one to make things easy for myself. And that’s okay. So Option B – baiiii 🙂


Filed Under: Keeping It Real Tagged With: Birthday, Resolutions

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  1. Brenda Ton says

    July 11, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    Happy birthday, Shikha. Continue to stay fabulous and keep marching on even if the roads are bumpy. You got it, girl.

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    • Shikha says

      July 20, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you!! Here’s to more food as well 😀

      Reply
  2. Andi says

    July 12, 2016 at 8:58 am

    LOVE this. Sometimes all we can do is “kick the sh!t out of Option B” and it seems like you are doing that, 100%, with a smile on your face right now. Excited for year 27! Happy late birthday xo!

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    • Shikha says

      July 20, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      Yayaya love you girl! I always thrive off of your optimism, so feeling excited for the upcoming year 🙂

      Reply

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Shikha here - a pastry chef, runner, and writer based in San Francisco. I've worked in several Michelin-starred restaurants and blasted a lot of hip hop during prep service. Now I develop recipes, write, run races, and teach classes so you too can eat life to its fullest.

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