Thoughts on Thirty

I will warn you upfront - this post is a tad indulgent. But it's my blog and if you don't like it, don't read it.

So today it happened. I turned 30. I have been somewhat dreading this day, but have lately been doing a lot of reflecting. About my life as a 30 year old. About what I accomplished in my 20's. I joked with my sister that I needed a list of things to do before you turn 30. The truth is, I feel like I have done a lot.

I graduated from college.

I got married (and oh so young as I think back now).

I have done some traveling.

I had a career.

I was able to leave the career.

I had two beautiful children.

I bought a house.

I ran a race.

but that is not all...when I think of who I was at 20 compared to who I am at 30, I like me now much better.

I am more confident.

I am more outgoing.

I have a better idea of who I am.

I have a better sense of what my style is.

I am a better daughter.

I am cuter (sorry, but true. I could post a picture to prove it - but I won't.)

I am in better shape.

I am a better friend.

I am a better cook.

I am a mother.

I feel like at 20 you are struggling to figure out who you are, where you fit in, and what you should do. At 30, I don't have it all figured out yet, but have a better sense of who I am and what I am doing. And I look forward to this next decade. To more children, more houses, more races, more vacations, more friendships, and new memories.