Third Decade

Just like that, 24 hours go by, and I'm 30 years old.
There is in fact a different feeling.  I feel more secure in who I am, more comfortable in what I've accomplished or haven't accomplished.  I am happy where I stand, and that's a great feeling.

While Josh and I were on vacation I thought about many subjects to blog about, but as you've come to expect, i've forgotten them by now.  However gratitude is something I think everyone can relate to.  I try to find one specific thing to be grateful for each night when I talk to JC.  Of course I thank Him for my life, those that I love, our health, a good day, generic things.  But I try to zero in on one thing that stood out more than the rest.  Birthdays are a good time to look back at what we came from, where we are now, what we've been through to get where we are.  So here is a short list of some things I'm grateful for today (no particular order (that'd be insane)).
1.  Elinore being a good girl while we were gone on vacation.  Seeing her stinky face.
2. Coming home to a clean home, coming home to a home.
3. Our vacation and quality time spent together.
4. All those that took a moment to wish me a happy day yesterday & made me feel special.
5. Dinner with two of my favorite men.
6. Waking up to a voicemail from Quam (my nickname for my brother, Justin).
7. No rain.
8. Music (playing as I type).
9. Getting back to my regular schedule soon!
10. Sobriety

Your turn.  Take a moment, think of some simple, yet important things that you're grateful for.
It's the simplest way to turn a crappy day upside down.  Just start listing things you're happy to have, or happy NOT to have, and you'll see ... the day will turn around.  Go ahead, give it a try the next time you're cranky.  :)