Thirty candles makes this cake look like a forest fire.
"Now that you're thirty, you no longer tell people your age."-- Words of wisdom from my mother, the woman whom I have no idea how old she really is.
Most people consider New Year's day to be the start of the new year, but I consider birthdays the start to a new year, it brings in a new age. With new age you develop new maturity, new experiences, and new wisdom.
When I was in elementary school, I couldn't imagine what my future would look like. I assumed all thirty year olds were homeowners, married with children. I couldn't imagine that that would be the same mold my life would fit into. Not that I don't want marriage and children (and it could still be a possibility one day) but I always felt my life would be unconventional. In all the twists and turns my life has taken, now that I am thirty I can say that I was right.
In my twenties, life was sort of planned out. I knew I needed to graduate college and begin a career in what I majored in. I knew that I should save money and plan for the unforeseeable future. Now that I'm thirty, well, I have no idea what to plan for and it's not that terrifying. Although I'm not worried, thirty still seems so foreign, dare I say so old; it always seemed so unreachable, and yet the day has finally arrived.
I can proudly say that I have entered my third decade with more life and travel experience I could have ever imagined. I have entered my third decade with a stronger faith and closer walk with Christ. I have entered my third decade with the wisdom to make wise and godly decisions as a woman after God's own heart (not that I always choose the wise and godly way). I have entered my third decade with an understanding that my life is not my own. I have entered my third decade with the knowledge that it is important that I make time for God each day. I have entered my third decade understanding that being right isn't always the most important thing. I have entered my third decade loving the woman I have become. And I have entered my third decade thankful that I have lived thirty years.
I am excited to see what this year has in store for me. I honestly can't make any five to ten year plans or goals because God's plan always, always, always surpasses anything I can imagine. I mean, he has brought me to the other side of the world to work with children he loves and has allowed me to travel to neighboring countries opening my eyes to how big this world really is. How can anything I plan and hope for compare to what God has in store for me?
However, what I do know and have planned is my trip home in less than 4 days. I'll be home for six weeks and then hopping on a plane to fly back to Thailand for another year, possibly two depending on how this next year plays out.
I can't wait to go home and see my parents, brothers, and of course my cat! I want to thank everyone who has taken time out of their day to wish me a happy birthday; your words were sweet and greatly appreciated.
Now that I'm thirty, it's acceptable to take naps throughout the day right?
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