As most of you know, I visited Playa Del Carmen Mexico to celebrate my birthday.Ā Playa Del Carmen is a quaint Mexican town that gives you a safe hometown feel, as opposed to a lot of tourist cities you’ll find. We stayed at The Palm at Playa, which exceeded our expectations. The rooms were gigantic, the grounds were just as beautiful as the photos and the staff was exceptional, even going as far as helping me try to sort out what to do about a lost passport (I’ll write about that nightmare soon).
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I’ve visited Playa once before with two of my close girlfriends and it was easy to fall in love with. It’s charming in a very authentic kind of way, with a slow pace relax-the-day-away vibe. People stay for months at a time because of the simplicity of it. I didn’t travel with my mom or dadĀ as a kid, so I’m not sure why it’s always been so important to me. I rode a plane for the first time to Atlanta with my step-mom when I was 8 and I was so infatuated with the experience that I even kept the free pretzel wrapper and drink napkin the airline gave us to put in my scrapbook. I’m laughing now but I was dead serious then! She had opened up a whole new way of thinking for me by taking me just a few states away. When I thought about celebrating my birthday this year, I wanted to relax. I worked my ass off in 2015. I wanted sun, water, a tan and a drink so bam, I headed back to Playa.
Growing up I had these visions of the exact life I’m living now. I could see the way I was going to dress, how I was going to carry myself as a woman, the places I would go and the things my eyes would see. So when I share these photos with you guys it’s from a very humble place. I never knew how I would do and see these things, but somehow I always knew that I would. These photos areĀ simply proofĀ of how important vision is. If you can see it for yourself, you can attain it. Thank you all so so so much for the birthday wishes, it was everything I hoped it would be! And by the way it began, this year should be an unforgettable one.
Courtney Brand Agbetola
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How amazing! I’m still working on where I want to go for my birthday, but I’ll be visiting Mexico in March and I’m excited about that. It won’t be Playa del Carmen, but rather Cabo.
I’m glad you had an amazing birthday! This was a beautiful way to celebrate it. And I totally agree with how important it is to have a vision or to provide yourself with some sort of blueprint or guide to how you want to live your life. I’m very adamant about writing things down and tracking my progress. For me, it makes it easier for me to remain inspired and to remind myself not to be so hard on myself when I get in a slump.
Rae, you will love Cabo! I went this past summer and it’s a beautiful place. Make sure you get on a boat to go to “El Arco”! We all have our moments but trust the process. I’m almost certain you’re on the right track! Thank you for reading š
Your trip looked beautiful thanks for sharing! Happy belated birthday! Yayy to Aquarius babies lol, my birthday is like 3 days before yours. I love your blog by the way, it is so inspiring. I look forward to receiving more post!
Happy belated birthday Lauren! Thank you so much for reading, I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
I’ve been following you on IG for a year or so and I’ve always admired you so much! You are the type of women I’ve always saw myself being as a grow up. Happy Belated Birthday!
Thank you so much Michelle! I’m sure that you are well on your way to surpassing me, keep it up! š
There is great power in owning ones space, while inviting others to do the same in an intimate format! Our ability to reflect produces the same results in others. Happy Birthday Princess Court!!! āØ
Thank you so much Karrie! I really appreciate that! š
Traveling is a great way to break from our everyday life & create unforgettable memories. Looks like a great time was had! Question, where do you buy your swimsuits? I love them all!!
You’re absolutely right Rachel! I got these from ASOS, F21 and Nordstrom. I’m planning to do a post on them soon! Thank you for reading š
I love your blog, beautiful words for all young ladies to learn what its like to be a strong woman! please share where the black dress is from!
Michelle, it means so much to me to hear that! We’re all learning so it’s the least I can do by being transparent with my experiences. Thank you so much for reading! The black dress is from ASOS, I’ll try to find a similar link for you soon. Xo