Happy happy to me.
My one year Blogging Anniversary just passed. Um hello, where was I??
Oh and today is my birthday.
Yeay me!
Last year I was all , “oh look at me, I’m going to celebrate the big 3–0. Why fight it…I’m going to grow old gracefully…yada yada yada.”
That was then. This is now. Last year I turned thirty.
Thirty was a doable number.
Thirty.
Just thirty
Like, I’m not old yet thirty.
Thirty.
Now I’m not thirty.
Oh no. Not thirty anymore.
I’m not just out of my twenties thirty
I’m in my thirties.
On my way to thirty five thirty.
Oy.
Where does time go?
Anyway…
Last year I gave myself a gift.
The gift of attention. I took time to learn who I was, be who I am, and stand tall for things I believe in.
I’m proud to say that I think I’ve done just that.
This year, as I enter my thirty one-dom I’m more settled, confident, and able to say what I mean and need.
Oh ya!!
So in keeping with this theme of growth, I’ve decided to focus on another aspect of my life.
Giving attention to others.
Like real attention.
Not laptop on lap, remote control in hand, phone on ear, “Yes dear, I’m listening…” type attention.
Disclaimer** I NEVER do that that, I’m just sayin’.…
Ahem.
But rather eye-contact, TV paused off, laptop closed type attention.
Like get on the floor and play with my kids more attention.
Like I hear what you are saying, Honey, and although I don’t agree, I still think your point is valid attention.
Whew. That’s going to be a toughie.
It will take some serious changing of some really bad habits.
But I’m in need of a change.
Bring on the growth.
It’s time.
So happy birthday/blogging anniversary to me.
I hope this gift will serve my family and me well.
Annie said,
February 20, 2008 @ 4:51 am
Happy Blogiversary! Happy Birthday!
35 isn’t so bad — don’t panic about heading that way
It’s all good!
Good luck with those goals — very admirable, and necessary in all our families.
Annie’s last blog post..The power of words.
Mommy Daisy said,
February 20, 2008 @ 5:55 am
Happy Birthday!
And Happy Blogiversary! (I skipped mine this year too. Oops.)
Mommy Daisy’s last blog post..Valentine present
Lia said,
February 20, 2008 @ 8:25 am
Not a lot of sympathy from this almost 34 year old. I would say that is a great gift to give the family. I might have to look into that one.
Lady M said,
February 20, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
Happy Birthday to you and your blog! Here’s to many more.
Lady M’s last blog post..Approaching Detente with My Maternity Pillow
crystal said,
February 21, 2008 @ 7:30 am
Happy birthday to you and your blog. I laughed out loud at that post and totally related on the other hand. You are ahead of me, I didn’t freak until 35 hit and certainly am still working on the figuring out myself part… that one might take me longer. I love what you had to say on the giving to others part.
crystal’s last blog post..This new old house
Oh, The Joys said,
February 21, 2008 @ 12:29 pm
Gurl, please. Talk to me about 40!
Oh, The Joys’s last blog post..Nonsense & Dancing with Jewels at the End
Fog City Mommy said,
February 23, 2008 @ 10:45 pm
35 isn’t bad. it’s all the fun getting there.
happy bday! come up to SF and I will buy you a drink.
Fog City Mommy’s last blog post..man. this is harder then I thought it would be.
Deb said,
February 24, 2008 @ 8:38 am
OK, lady. I’m going to be 40 this year, so I don’t want to hear about it.
Deb’s last blog post..The Routine
In the Trenches of Mommyhood said,
February 25, 2008 @ 6:45 am
Congrats on becoming another year wiser in life and blogging!
Here’s to many more!
In the Trenches of Mommyhood’s last blog post..Sarah at the Oscars 2008
Anna at Hank & Willie said,
February 26, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
You know what you are, of course?
thirty-ONE-derful!
Go ahead, use that one all year.
Anna at Hank & Willie’s last blog post..To do today: tell me how you stay organized