30 on 30

So, I am turning thirty next month and I thought I would make a list of reasons why it's completely awesome.

1.) I have finally realized that fishnet stockings don't count as an everyday fashion essential.
2.) I no longer drop the F* bomb, the S* bomb or the C* bomb in normal conversation.
3.) Enough time has passed where I can safely say I did NOT peak in high school. (secret worst fear)
4.)I no longer use the phrase, "What is this, High school?", knowing now it's only something babies say to sound more 'adult'
5.) My thong collection is slowly dwindling.
6.) I don't get 'back'ne.
7.) The 'old lady' looks I get from 19 year olds will never sting quite as much as the ' you're such a baby' looks I give them.
8.) When I roll down my car window and yell at the neighborhood kids ( can't you see a car's coming? Quit picking on that little boy! You better get home, it's dark outside!) they actually listen to me.
9.) When my bills come in the mail, I know they are going to get paid.
10.) I hate fun parties.
11.) I can enjoy a night in without feeling lame.
12.) My butt keeps getting bigger, but that's ok, I'm married. Brian told me not to let my butt get any smaller. He has NO idea what he has just unleashed! FEED ME SEYMOUR!!
13.) I can actually make that last joke and anyone in my age bracket will get it.
14.) I don't own any pants/shorts with words written across the butt. (I always thought having 'juicy' on your butt seemed like you had some sort of stomach bug. GROSS!)
15.) I have more fun now making fun of teenagers, then I did then making fun of old people.
16.) I actually go to the mall with purpose instead of wandering around acting like I do.
17.) I haven't been to Hot Topic in years.
18.) I have escaped my 20's without any tattoo's or bizarre piercings.
19.) 'House parties' are now Dora and Ariel themed and no longer end in me puking and dodging 'creepers' in the hall way.( I get it, I'm drunk, but not THAT drunk)
20.) I no longer drink. ( HUGE plus!)
21.) I haven't said 'Dude' in years. ( at least not seriously)
22.) I'm not young enough to think that ridiculous shaggy bowl, duck butt, hair thingy little boys are doing lately is cute. (should I say it? yeah, I will) CUT YOUR HAIR YA HIPPIE!!!
23.) I think church is fun.
24.) I no longer consider' butt grinding' dancing.
25.) I care about what my elders have to say, knowing one day I'll actually use their advice.
26.) I've realized not everyone actually cares what I have to say and I don't need to dominate every conversation.
27.) I don't have to be crude to be entertaining.
28.) I see the beauty in Modesty.
29.) I have a breathtakingly beautiful family, lead by the world's most wonderful man. ( How I landed him, I'll never know!)
30.) I know that God is first in all things, and I am old enough to be OK with that. To serve Him is a blessing.

I've spent my whole life pretending to be what I now authentically am. An adult. Why be upset? 30 years. What a blessing to be here in this place at this time, knowing and loving the people I do. I fully accept what God has planned for me, and I hope my next 10 years will be full of more growth, more love, and a deeper understanding of God.

Upcoming posts: Why I hate being 30. Due to arrive June, 15th.