Okay, so in 30 days I will turn the BIG 3-0. WHOA! (For those counting it is really in 29 days but I meant for this blog to happen yesterday then I remembered that I don't have a life on Thursday's and the blog didn't happen.)
I've been thinking a lot about this ever since I turned 29 last year. Not only have I been thinking about it but I've been dreading it somewhat (not dreading it enough to cancel my month-long celebration, however). I don't want to be 30... I don't feel like I'm 30... I want to stay in my 20s. I've been thinking about my LONG list of to-do's that haven't been done and the accomplishments I've always dreamed of but haven't achieved yet.
Then, this past week I had somewhat of an epiphany (strange, I know). There have been several years during my 20s that have been hard... really hard. There have been times when life has downright stunk! Just to name a few: divorce, single parenthood, moving (like 5 or 6 times... blech), two job changes, death, death, death (Enough. I lost my sister, my grandpa, my other grandpa, my grandma, a few great uncles and my cousin. Seriously-- enough). While these challenges have helped me grow and learn- I wouldn't want to live any of them over again. I am SO over being a 20-something.
So, I blog today with a FRESH new outlook on turning 30.
I am excited. I am full of energy (at least sometimes). I am in better shape than I've been in a long time (and I actually enjoy running and exercise). I am genuinely happy. I'm more mature than I was a few years ago (at least I'm pretty sure I am). I love every minute with my kids, my husband, and, of course, my dog! I have awesome family, awesome friends, an awesome job with awesome bosses and co-workers, and I live in an awesome place. That aforementioned LONG list of to-do's... there's still plenty of time. This is just the beginning!
So... what's the first thing I did to celebrate my upcoming 30th birthday? I registered for a HALF MARATHON. **13.1 miles** (Note: The distance from my house to my work is exactly 13.3 miles and I don't even like driving that commute so I am a wee-bit nervous.) The money $$ is in... there is NO backing out. I'm going to do it! Even better is that two of my good friends are doing it with me.
I've been thinking a lot about this ever since I turned 29 last year. Not only have I been thinking about it but I've been dreading it somewhat (not dreading it enough to cancel my month-long celebration, however). I don't want to be 30... I don't feel like I'm 30... I want to stay in my 20s. I've been thinking about my LONG list of to-do's that haven't been done and the accomplishments I've always dreamed of but haven't achieved yet.
Then, this past week I had somewhat of an epiphany (strange, I know). There have been several years during my 20s that have been hard... really hard. There have been times when life has downright stunk! Just to name a few: divorce, single parenthood, moving (like 5 or 6 times... blech), two job changes, death, death, death (Enough. I lost my sister, my grandpa, my other grandpa, my grandma, a few great uncles and my cousin. Seriously-- enough). While these challenges have helped me grow and learn- I wouldn't want to live any of them over again. I am SO over being a 20-something.
So, I blog today with a FRESH new outlook on turning 30.
I am excited. I am full of energy (at least sometimes). I am in better shape than I've been in a long time (and I actually enjoy running and exercise). I am genuinely happy. I'm more mature than I was a few years ago (at least I'm pretty sure I am). I love every minute with my kids, my husband, and, of course, my dog! I have awesome family, awesome friends, an awesome job with awesome bosses and co-workers, and I live in an awesome place. That aforementioned LONG list of to-do's... there's still plenty of time. This is just the beginning!
So... what's the first thing I did to celebrate my upcoming 30th birthday? I registered for a HALF MARATHON. **13.1 miles** (Note: The distance from my house to my work is exactly 13.3 miles and I don't even like driving that commute so I am a wee-bit nervous.) The money $$ is in... there is NO backing out. I'm going to do it! Even better is that two of my good friends are doing it with me.
I usually start my month-long birthday celebration on April 1st but I guess I'm starting a few days early this year! Pardon me for feeling like my birthday deserves a spot on the National Holiday list. But it does. Really.
Plus, I'm taking Aspen to the David Archuleta concert tonight. That's cool and hip. And I'll probably buy her a shirt to wear to school on Monday! (I'm actually just glad she still wants to go with me and not her friends and that's she's not embarrassed by me... YET.)
6 comments:
I am excited about the race!! It will be fun!!! And the 30's really are FUN!!!
We got your card today-that was so thoughtful of you! Hope you have a good birthday month! I love reading your blog, you seriously make me laugh! :)
OK Jodi - you're outdoing even yourself. I know we start celebrating your April 25th birthday the first of April so that you can prolong it, but now we're starting in March????!!? Seriously, it will be lots of fun. Now how about a blog about our fun David Archuleta night?
I love this post, and I'm definitely showing it to my Dad. He makes fun of me and says I can stretch out birthdays longer than anyone. Apparently not anyone! You go girl!
good for you~ :) marathon? what? I am so NOT motivated enough to do that! I think it's awesome! Happy 30- BTW. I know you were really taking Aspen to Archie's concert for YOUR b-day right ? no just kidding, but i would totally go myself!
I just wanted you to know that even before you blogged about your birthday, Mark had reminded me it was coming up :) He gets a big kick out of how far you can stretch the birthday festivities!
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