as promised- the 30 greatest in my 30th.

(in no particular order)

1. My mom (after two check-ups) remains cancer free.

2. My super-rad turqouis walls, and super-cute living space.

3. I went to California twice, and had the time of my life.

4. I lost thirty pounds. (With thirty more to go...) 5. Two weekends ago I laughed really hard. (I remember wondering last Christmas if I would ever laugh again.)

6. My mom's family spent Thanksgiving together, for the first time in 30 years!

7. My arm DID NOT get wripped off by the zip-line. (It was a close call.)

8. I joined a choir.

9. I learned to shop for myself at the grocery store, after shopping for someone else for several years.

10. I danced. And danced. And danced.

11. I got to go see Mutemath with Matt T.

12. April and I went to Oklahoma to visit and old friend, and her super-cute son.

13. My car hasn't caused me any problems.

14. I started work at Neurology Consultants, Chartered, and have never been happier in a work environment. I truly love my job.

15. I went nutso over the Twilight series and have felt like a complete teenage girl with my friends.

16. I was on the Price Is Right! Finally...a long-time goal. (Shout out to my dad, who would be so proud.)

17. My brother and I have bonded over movies at the Mainstreet 6.

18. I have had a lot of fun with these ladies.

19. I went out on New Year's Eve and spent it with people I barely know. A big girl moment for me as I would have rather stayed home.

20. I tried really hard to grow things.

21. I have the most fun, amazing, loving, brilliant friends in the world. (See top)

22. I re-learned what I like. Movies, concerts, music, food....I went to a lot of all of thee above and loved seeing parts of me come to life that I had long forgotten!

23. I pinpointed some major issues I've been having in my relationship with church/God/etc. Now....solving them....I'll let you know how that goes at my 40th. ;)

24. My dog. She's so much good fun.

25. I learned how to make boundaries and say 'no'. Maybe I say it too much, now?

26. In the few 'Mario Encounters' I had. (Two in person, and two on facebook.) I was able to handle the situation without fear, conflict, and letting it destroy my day/week. I hope I never have them again, but I know now that I can survive them.

27. I got a Starbucks gift card for Christmas. (I know, I know. But I really love it that much.)

28. I cancelled cable. A tough, but very good decision. Thank goodness fot Netflix.

29. My divorce was final on March 13 and I was so happy to take back my last name! April stood by my side and it was NOT a day of tears! Praise the Lord!

30. I'm alive! I laugh on a regular basis! I have a safe place to live!

So that's it. 30 has been the best year by far in the last 4. I'm smart enough to realize I couldn't have survived this year and ENJOYED it without the prayers, provision, and support of many. So, thanks! I'm not so scared of 31....in fact, I'm sure that it can only get better!

something grand.

i should say something. but i haven't had the time. it's true. i don't have a computer, which i suppose i should remedy at some point, but i stare at one all day long and can't imagine giving any attention to one in the evening. (picture hunched shoulders and brooding carpal tunnel.) so my blogging opportunities are few and far between.

i'm getting ready to round off the big 3-0 next week. and 30 has been great. so, maybe i'll blog some highlights this weekend. post some pics.

but for now, know that i'm well. and trusting the Lord, something that i don't do as easily as i once did. but with so many things up in the air for the upcoming year, i'm glad He leaves me no choice.

happy friday.