In almost exactly one month’s time, it will be my birthday… my 30th birthday. To be honest, I’m really looking forward to being 30. While I know no one’s life is ever perfectly rosy, I think I’ve had my fair share of difficult times over the past decade including watching my grandfather deteriorate from lung cancer, having my parents’ divorce, experiencing someone close to me go through a breakdown, my father-in-law’s passing after a six month battle with pancreatic cancer, going through IVF twice after a long period trying to fall pregnant and losing my dear Dad to a sudden heart attack. Of course, my happiest times have also occurred in my 20’s with memorable occasions like my wedding day, buying our first home and the birth of my two beautiful girls just some of the major highlights in a long list of wonderful times.
So, what do I have planned for this next chapter? I look forward to watching my gorgeous girls grow into young ladies, to spending time together as a family having adventures and fun, to continually making changes to our home and to nourishing my hobbies and passions. I did contemplate making a list of goals for the next ten years, but with my current New Year’s resolution to ‘live in the moment’, I’ve decided to do just that instead… to take each day as it comes and to welcome new experiences and opportunities with open arms… while of course, sharing every special step with you all along the way…
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Happy Birthday in advance! You really have had a rough time :( I turned 30 on the weekend & to be honest hadnt thought about the hard times (and like you there have been a few!), just about what i had to look forward to! And i think we all have the best to come! Think of everything you have achieved in those 10 years & all the lessons you would have learnt & how much it would have helped you grow into the amazing person you are now! Enjoy being 30 - one day in & i reckon its pretty good!
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Hi Sal, happy 30th!! I hadn't meant for my post to be so negative, rather I was just reflecting on the past 10 years and all that had happened. But you're right, every little experience be it positive or negative shapes us into who we are today :)
ReplyDeleteOh you young thing. Enjoy your thirties. My advice. Wear sleeveless tops and short skirts while you can!
ReplyDeleteAll of those bitter and sweet experiences have shaped you into who you are. Reflection is important, and living in the moment sounds like a perfect plan for 2012 <3
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post Amanda. I wanted to give you a very big hug... Very wise words. Thank you for sharing. And hope you have a lovely 30th with your family.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I'm a whole decade older than you. Your thirties will be great Amanda, I know it. I just love Deb's advice, it's so true! X
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I LOVE milestone birthdays. It's almost like you get a chance to start afresh every 10 years. Of all the decades I think I loved my thirties the best - watching my children grow from babies to pre teenagers. Very special. Live in the moment and enjoy every second! ;)Sharyne
ReplyDeleteI looked forward to thrity also. It seemed at the time to be such a grownup number. No longer in you twenty's - a true adult. Silly I know but that's how I thought.
ReplyDeleteWish I was going to be there to celebrate your birthday with you:) kyxx
ReplyDelete30 is awesome! I'm loving it! Happy Birthday for...soon!
ReplyDeleteI've loved my thirties so far (I'm 32) - have a lovely 30th Amanda!
ReplyDeleteomg your still so so young, it will be my 35th on the 25th feb which i'm really looing forward to.......
ReplyDeletereading your list you've been dealt quite a few hardships but what an ingredible woman to "live in the moment" much love to you and your very adorable family......thanks for stopping by yesterday lisa xx
I turn 30 this year too! Such a weird feeling, I still feel like an awkward teenager. I wish you a much cruisier next decade! Happy birthday (in 28 days!)
ReplyDeleteOh Amanda, you spring chicken! Relish your 30s, Sweetheart - you have so much to look forward to. And then you can join the exclusive Big Four-Oh Club - I highly recommend it! J x
ReplyDeleteHappy (almost) birthday! It sounds like you're going to enjoy your thirties -- here's to another decade of adventure!
ReplyDeleteTurning 30 really does make you feel grown up! You have accomplished so much in your life you should feel very content :) Im sorry to hear about the bad times and heartache you have gone through but as they say it makes us appreciate the love and good things even more that come our way x
ReplyDeleteAn early Happy Birthday to you. Im so glad you have your two adorable girls to enjoy and ease a little of the pain from your losses. Here's cheers to you and your beautiful family. Fiona
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