I turned 31 yesterday. I was preparing for that depressed feeling I get every morning of my birthday but it never came! Instead, I laid there in bed thinking how grateful I am for all the blessings in my life and just being in good health. My 'twenty-something' birthdays were all about celebrating me, me and yes, me. But now it's more important to share as many small and big moments with your family and loved ones. And to never take this awesome gift of Life for granted - no matter where you are in life, just be glad. After seeing how much my cousin struggled with her husband's battle with leukemia, it made me realize to cherish literally everything in my life. And thank the good Lord, because he found a perfect match for bone marrow transplant and is doing incredibly well! But I digress... Something about being in your thirties just feels different. I can't put my finger on it, but I feel so much more comfortable in my own skin. I feel more in love with my husband than ever. I feel ready to be a mom. I feel more settled. I feel more support from my family. I feel more connected with my lovely friends. I just feel....happier!
(yes, I do think he's got the best legs in town...I'm not kidding! I want our future daughter to have his legs)
And life wouldn't be the same without this cute man I'm married to =). He is my everything. Jeez, if I am feeling this much overwhelming love for him, I can't even imagine what or how it would feel like when we have a baby! (no, I am not preggers). I spent the day relaxing at a spa, getting a facial, which I ended up with having a bright red nose from having been squeezed so darn hard, and then had dinner at one of our favorite comfort food places, Bob Chinns. And oh my lawd, I couldn't have been more pleased with what he got me: a diamond band that matches my original wedding band =). Sorry, he would SO KILL me for posting this, but I love it so much I wanted to share =).
(yay to stackable rings! middle one is the bday gift, bottom is my original wedding band)
Any of you feel the same way as I do as a woman in your thirties?
6 comments:
You're in the triple ring club!! That is such a beautiful gift! I'm so jealous, your hubby did a great job.
Happy Birthday again, I'm glad you enjoyed it and are enjoying life.
30s are F-ING AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Wayyyyyyyyyy better than 20s. If it makes you feel better, I'll always be a year older than you!!!! hahah. Happy birthday and happy 2012!!!! BTW, I just found an email you wrote me MONTHS ago. I forgot about that account. haha.
Happy Birthday! Your rings are gorgeous.
Yes, I loved my 30s and I love my 40s (about to turn 45 in a few weeks) You're definitely right about feeling comfortable in your own skin in your 30s and in the choices you make.
I'm so glad you are enjoying your birthday now too. As you noted, perspective can help . . . my Mom died suddenly when she was 40 and I totally appreciate each of my birthdays.
Happy New Year!
happy birthday! i turn 31 next month and am having my first baby in a few weeks. i must say i've never felt happier and more secure knowing i'm doing exactly what i should be doing.
gorgeous ring!
Happy birthday, Sarah! Glad to see 2012 is kicking off with a bang for you! :) xo
I totally agree with you on being in your thirties. Happy birthday!
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