The Two-Week Countdown

You may know that I am coming up on a rather large occasion (maybe it's all in my head). My hubby keeps laughing at me, telling me I'm so old ("You're too old for me now")... but I'm actually taking it seriously -- yes, I'm turning 30 in a matter of 14 days. I have a personal tendency to overplay certain occasions and life events -- I am completely guilty here. For the past month I have (not in order of occurrence or importance): pulled stray gray hairs out of my head and brought them to Paul as proof; come home fully depressed over not fitting into the size pants I was at age 24; carried on monologues (to Paul) about how I need to start acting and dressing my age; felt a deep yearning to rid myself of belongings I've carried around since boarding school (i.e., cassette tape mixes).

Things I dread about turning 30:

• Having to color my hair, rather than choosing to
• The body shifting only worsens with time
• I am almost the age my mom was when she had already had three kids
• Getting rid of my super low-rise (and hence unflattering) pants
• Children probably look at me as a real grownup, possibly even old lady

Things I look forward to in the next few decades:

• Having children
• Becoming wiser with age
• Growing old with Paul
• Buying a weekend/retirement house in Maine

Things I want to learn & do:

• Be a loyal friend and loving wife
• Remodel our kitchen
• Learn Korean and/or Chinese
• Travel around the country and the world
• Successfully sew an article of clothing
• Continue learning to cook and bake
• Learn the ukelele or guitar
• Grow closer to my family and Paul's
• Continue my daily walk with the Lord