Low 30s

Today, I turn 31.
I can officially claim myself to be in the "low 30s." That's not such a bad thing.
I know some people out there dread turning older, as if it's some kind of curse.

But I can honestly say it doesn't bother me. Sure, there are some things I would've liked to accomplish already, but I also accomplished some things I didn't expect.

Ten years ago I turned the big 2-1. But on that day, I probably weighed about 10 pounds more and knew about 100 things less. The things I've gained in the last 10 years have been priceless - confidence, faith in myself, friends, happiness, knowledge, perseverance, and self worth.

I'm a much different person than I was 10 years ago, and 10 years from now, I'll be a different person than today. Why dread turning older? We can't change it, and we know it's bound to happen. I'd rather focus on the things I CAN control. I can control how I look and feel. I can control who my friends are. I can control where I live and who I date and where I work.

With that said, I'm excited for what's to come. I'm excited about my job, the possibilities at the Y, the changes I can make in my house, making a good home for Kelly and me, who I'm dating or who still might date, and where it will all lead.

The best is still yet to come.