Birthday Blues? Not here.

It is the eve of my 31st birthday, gasp.  I am not 29, or 30.  As of tomorrow I am "in my thirties."  I know that a lot of people would be freaking out, or feeling old.  I have a few friends who upon turning 30 cleaned everything out of their lives.  I had an amazing 30th birthday.  My family and friends blew me away with their generosity and their kindness.  I was not all introspective or wondering about the next phase in my life.  I was actually totally fine with turning 30.  I did not clean out my closet, or my life.

This year, I am not freaking out, but I am more introspective.  When faced with the question where are you going to be in 5 years for the first time I am not sure.  I am done having babies, I have three gorgeous daughters, and in 5 years Claire will be in school.  What will I be doing?  There are so many answers...I decided to revisit my list of things to do that I made on New Year's eve 2011.  The list needs updating, and what better time to update than on my almost birthday?

Here is a new list for the next phase of my life.  The things I am looking forward to in my 30s:

1.  Take a few workout classes outside my house.  One can only take so many dvds, it is time to take a few classes!  Zumba or yoga here I come!
2.  Edit my novel (one of them) so I can present it to someone.  I have a goal of 10 pages a week.  I can do this!
3.  Get my body back.  No more being pregnant, and nursing soon.  Not that I didn't enjoy it, I LOVED it.  But I am also excited for this next phase.
4.  Go on a mission trip before I am 40.
5.  Sew a quilt, or blanket from the baby clothes.
6.  Live my life with intention, and be a light.  Enjoy all the moments, big and small.
7.  Read the books in my house that I have not read yet, I have a goal that I have to read 2 books before I buy one.  That way I read the multitude I have here!
8.  Go rock climbing.
9.  Lead a small group of either women, or teenagers,or couples. I am not picky.
10.  Find the perfect little black dress.



I am sure there are more goals that I will come up with but for now this is what is off the top of my head.

:)