Life Begins at 30

30, eh?  I'm having mixed emotions about this one.  My initial and overwhelming reaction is to deny it and go on pretending that I'm 26.  The wiser* side of me feels I should embrace my 30's and forget all the worries about growing older.  I mean, it's gonna happen, right?  Why not just quit fighting it? 

Because it's scary, that's why.

Anyways, I sort of forgot to jump on the bandwagon of the whole "30 Before 30" list.  I totally wanted to and think it's an awesome idea, but alas, my procrastination got the best of me... again.  So I've decided to start a new #trend.

30 AFTER 30!!!

I figure I've got a lot of living to do and this time allotment gives me plenty of time to get things done**.  So, no feeling guilty if I don't get to something right away.  Here's what I've got.

1. Qualify for the Boston Marathon.
2. Run a marathon in all 50 states.
3. Take a cooking class, like a real cooking class.
4. Re-learn Spanish and go back to Spain {Jess, I'll need your help on this one!}.
5. Take a wine-tasting class.
6. Finally figure out how to keep my home clean & tidy {HELP ME!!!}.
7. Stop buying all my clothes at Target.
8. Run an ultra-marathon
9. Go on a mission trip.
10. Write a book.
11. Become a certified yoga instructor.
12. Sew a t-shirt quilt out of all my race shirts.
13. Have family photos taken.
14. Go Skydiving {WHAT?!?!?}
15. Go to the Olympics.
16. Host a really fancy {vegetarian} dinner party.
17. Eat pizza in Italy.
18. Drink wine in Sonoma/Napa Valley.
19. Drink beer in Ireland.
20. Eat paella in Spain.
21. Hike through Switzerland.
22. Run through Central Park.
23. Read all the classic books I was supposed to read in high school but didn't.
24. Go to a KSU Bowl Game.
25. Find a Bible Study I love.
26. Volunteer.
27. Plan a surprise trip for Drew (without his help).
28. Find a really great pair of jeans.
29. Cut my hair really short.
30. Read the Bible cover to cover.

So many things happened in my 20's.  So much good stuff!  I am optimistic that my 30's will carry on with this trend.  I've been blessed with amazing family, friends, and opportunities.  I am truly grateful for each day and every year... even if they do start with a 3.

*I'm told that comes with age.
**Assuming I don't kick the bucket anytime soon.