30, Thirty, The Big 3-0, etc.

Today is April's birthday.  She's 30.  I think we often forget the age difference between us (after much coaxing from Brett over the years because it used to be something April was a bit self-conscious about).  But, turning 30 is definitely a time for self-reflection...

On milestone birthdays...I've never done anything important on a "major" birthday.  My sweet sixteen was low-key, I was sick and friendless at 18, for my 21 Jim and I went out to dinner and I had my first (ever, really) drink, and just one at that. At 25 (which is not actually considered a major birthday), I was in D.C. and probably had more friends and freedom than ever before, but I still spent the night working, watching TV, and eating take-away.  So, lots of people asked about what I'd do for 30.  Brett was really sweet about doing anything I wanted. It depends, like everything these days, on how I feel, not by the day but literally by the hour.  I think we're planning a day together at home, no-electronic interference (my excuse for posting now is that he's still in bed, lol), and just spending time catching up on our us-time.  If it won't antagonize our migraines too much, I have an impossipuzzle, I'd like to take a crack at. :-)

On transitioning from the 20s to the 30s... I was never afraid of the 30s.  Instead, I am welcoming them with open arms.  I am disappointed that I have not finished my dissertation by 30 (something I truly believed I would have done had I not suddenly deteriorated with these new crop of neurological issues in the fall).  But, other than that, I expect the 30s to be a pretty awesome decade of my life.  The 20s were a time of learning (book-learning and life-learning and April-learning) that I desperately needed to get to the happy, settled, grateful place in my life that I am currently in.  Now, I plan on enjoying that to the best of my ability with my amazing partner who makes every day better and more wonderful.  I don't want to ever take for granted what I have because the journey to get here was a roller coaster I am glad to say I experienced but wouldn't want to get back in line for seconds.

Ok, well, that's all the typing these fingers can do for today. Thank you to those who read our Team Beattie blog--We appreciate y'all and having you in my life is one more thing to be grateful for on my birthday. Hugs and love, April