Why I Cried on My Birthday... (The Truth About Moving)

Birthdays can be a whirlwind of emotions, especially when you are navigating a major life transition. Join me for a very honest and heart-filled birthday vlog as I celebrate my first year since moving from Maui to Illinois. This week was filled with everything from an itinerary planned entirely by ChatGPT to a very vulnerable look at the reality of moving grief. 🎂✨ In this video, I am opening up about the highs and lows of this season. You will see my solo birthday adventure exploring the cozy shops in Geneva, a heartfelt reflection on what it is like to miss a community you left behind, and how I am finding peace in our new home. I also share a fun birthday haul featuring unique thrift store finds and a much-needed Sephora makeup refresh. We are also getting ready for a girls crafting night! I show you how we use our new Transformer Table to host friends and share a simple DIY leaf garland project. To top it all off, Kyle pulls off an incredible surprise dinner that had me completely lost in the best way possible. We wrap up the celebrations with some classic Midwestern family fun at a local farm with the kids. Thank you for being part of this journey and this new chapter of our lives! 🍂 Transformer Table (use code KIAN150) https://transformertable.com/ 💌 Chapters 0:00 Morning Routine and Family Creed 2:00 My Birthday Planned by ChatGPT 4:20 The Reality of Moving Grief 7:55 Processing Emotions and Moving Forward 10:45 Hosting Prep and the Transformer Table 12:30 Birthday Haul: Thrift Store Treasures 15:40 Sephora Makeup Refresh and Favorites 18:30 Prepping for Crafty Girls Night 21:30 Birthday Surprise 24:40 Fall Festival and Reflections If you enjoyed coming along for this birthday week, please make sure to subscribe and give this video a thumbs up! It helps our channel so much. How do you handle big transitions in your life? Let me know in the comments below! 🎈✨ #birthdayvlog #movinggrief #thriftstorehaul #familyvlog #midwestliving “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:21 🕯️FAITH CONVERSATION CARDS⇢ https://sunday-matters.com 💫 AMAZON FAVES ⇢ https://www.amazon.com/shop/kiantilton ☁️ EFFORTLESS COMFY CLOTHING ⇢ https://indigoluna.store/?ref=beeyijno 🧵 QUALITY DRESSES + TIMELESS PIECES (use code KIAN) ⇢ https://www.neuflora.com/?sca_ref=2952348.PmmFbm3pTc 🐚 FAVE SWIM BRAND (code KIAN25) ⇢ https://effortlesswim.com?bg_ref=clQqGF3npL 🗒️ CHRISTIAN THERAPY (sponsor) https://faithfulcounseling.com/kian I N S T A G R A M ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/kianwolfgang/ ⇢ https://www.instagram.com/sundaymatters_/ Kian + Kyle Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/kianandkyle C O N T A C T ⇢ business inquiries kian@slowedcommunity.com Camera: Sony ZV-E10 https://amzn.to/49hDIlh Lens: Sigma 16mm https://amzn.to/3tZi3Ow Mic: https://amzn.to/4eKEoTK Phone Tripod: https://amzn.to/4geuAE0 Tripod: https://amzn.to/49ibd6V Editing Software: Final Cut Pro ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Disclaimer: some links may be affiliate.