I remember when my mom turned 30. There were black balloons, a lot of food that the neighbor across the street had made, and a lot of people. I was only 7, but I remember that event. Now it's my turn.
I am actually turning 29 in 17 days. So I still have a year of my 20's. But each year flies by faster than the last, and I know this one will be no exception. I will be hitting the big 3-0 before I can internalize the reality.
Ryon will attest to the fact that I despise getting older. He just rolls his eyes now if I even bring the subject up. I simply do not like watching the Annie age clock advance. But I want to start embracing the change and growth that comes with getting older. To this end, I have decided to create a personal "Turning 30 Bucket List" for this upcoming year. There are things I have not experienced or accomplished, both externally and internally, that I really want to complete before my big day in 2011. There are only a few things I have come up with so far, but I wanted to get them written down. I'll add more as I think of them.
1. Complete the Portland Marathon in October 2011. This will take 6 months of training from about a month after baby #3 is born.
2. Have my third and final baby. I feel so blessed to have my two children and a third on the way. I know I have been given divine inspiration regarding having my children, and I'm excited to meet baby #3 and close the door. I'll be grateful to say goodbye to the chemical torture that my brain endures from pregnancy and delivering babies.
3. Complete two of the three prerequisite classes I have remaining for the dental hygiene program.
4. Go swimming with my family next summer with no hesitation, no feelings of self-consciousness, just excitement to make memories and have fun with the people I love.
4 comments:
You have inspired me to make my own bucket list... Great idea, I too am not looking forward to 30, all this aging is getting ridiculous.
Yeah, I concur with you on the getting older thing. I will have to work on my attitude a bit as 30 gets closer and try to embrace it as well. Great idea doing a bucket list. You always make me smile.
I remember my 30th party too. The entire neighborhood came to my black birhtday party cause I was feeling so sorry for myself turning 30. 40 was not as bad. 50 was not fun, but I have finally resolved myself to it. My bucket list is one thing......enjoy life and it's gifts without guilt.
Love the bucket list idea! You should add "Spa date with sister" on your list! I feel this is a must before your big 3-0!
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