A Reflection on My 35th Birthday

It is my 35th birthday tomorrow and I’ve been thinking a lot about my life — where I’ve been and where I’m going. I am taking this birthday a little harder than I thought. Up until now, I kept saying that I had plenty of time to truly find myself and accomplish all of my dreams and goals because I was still in my early 30s. This past week, however, I’ve been thinking more like...”Oh my gosh, I’m in my mid-30s...where has the time gone?” What a difference a year can make!


Don’t get me wrong...I know that I am still a ‘Spring Chicken’ in many people’s eyes, but through my eyes...I see a woman who still wants to do many things in her life and feels like time is quickly passing her by. So...what does this mean and what should I take from this? Over the past few weeks, I’ve been asking myself this question.


There are many things that I’ve always wanted to do since I was a little girl that I have been able to accomplish and more importantly — have been blessed with:


 • Go to college and earn a degree  √
 • Find a fulfilling job in my field and be self-sufficient  √
 • Find the man of my dreams and marry him  √
 • Go on as many vacations as I can and see other countries  √
 • Design my own home and actually build it someday  √
 • Have lots of babies with the love of my life (okay…how about 3 babies)  √
 • Be a stay-at-home mom to those little angels  √
 • Be the best mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend that a woman can be  √(I hope)


Now...as I approach my 35th year of life, I am reflecting on things that are still tugging at my heartstrings and the areas in my life that I want to work on and become better at:


 • Be more patient and not get so worked-up about the small things
 • Volunteer more of my time and give even more to others in need
 • Spend as much quality time as I can with Mark and the kids
 • Be an even better mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend
 • Keep trying to look as young as possible ☺