July 19th was my friend Jennifer's 29th Birthday! Jennifer has been my friend since my college days at Louisiana Tech. We met through our friend Kevon Bagot. Our connection was instant and she has been my friend ever since that day! Jenn is from a small town in central Louisiana but her whole life is bigger than any town. She is definitely a small town girl with big dreams. Her profession is working with people that may have mental and/or social disorders therefore she helps them deal with everyday life. Things that come easy to the rest of us don't come as easy to them and she is there to assist and make a plan to make it happen. It takes a special person to have that career. Jenn also LOVES her family. She has 2 sisters and also 2 nieces along with her mom and dad. She loves them and would do anything for them. She is truly selfless... She just finished coaching her nieces' softball team, who went all the way to the State Playoffs! She is actively involved in church. She does outreach in the community. The list goes on and on... which is why I wanted her to travel to Baton Rouge to celebrate her birthday! I called her best friend, Temika, and we gathered the details. Here is a glimpse of our weekend!
Jenn loves detail but she is also simple and easy to please. I knew whatever activities and restaurants we chose would need to incorporate these 2 elements. She was persistent on going places that she had never visited before. Our first stop was Perkins Rowe. Perkins Rowe has a movie theatre, several boutiques and some franchise favorites such as Urban Outfitters and Charming Charlie's. We browsed for accessories in Charming Charlies and then we ate at Kona Grill. The food was delicious and we timed it perfect because we were able to eat (and sip) during Happy Hour. I was more than satisfied. We had spinach and artichoke dip, barbecue chicken pizza and burger sliders. Everything was amazing and fresh, it may be my new go-to spot!
We had an action packed start of our day so we decided to head back to my apartment and just rest. Jenn started her rest a little early. HAHA!!!
After talking and lounging around for a few hours, we decided to get dressed and head to downtown Baton Rouge for the evening! Temika and I stepped out of our "box" and were extra fancy for Jenn's birthday. Jenn looked so gorgeous with her pretty dress and pretty hair. She is so effortlessly chic!
Unfortunately, the ladies had to head back home on Sunday. We had a great lunch and then said our goodbyes. This won't be our last trip!
Birthdays are so special and I feel that everyone needs to celebrate them. It does not have to be extravagant but a celebration is in order. Jennifer gives so much of herself that we needed to pour some of that love back into her. Temika and Jenn have been friends since junior high so their bond is so strong. Although I have not known her for that long length of time, I know that she is a great friend. I know that this next year holds many changes and promotions for her life. She deserves every blessing coming to her! I know that she will fulfill her dreams and look amazing doing it.
Happy Birthday Jenn!!! #29AndFine
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