I am fast approaching my 30th birthday in September. For most of my life, I've felt like my birthday has been a bust. For one thing, it often fell on or near the first day of school, which was when friendships were most in flux. I also didn't feel very confident about myself, so thinking of who to invite and what the group dynamic would be like filled me with anxiety. (It kind of still does.) As time went on I just pretended not to care, wouldn't plan anything, then felt vaguely depressed when the day rolled around without fanfare.
This year, I want to do something different. I want to do something BIG. After this past year, of having a painful pregnancy, getting laid off, making some big life decisions, and caring for a new baby, I am unashamed to say I deserve some celebration! Doing something "big" is a bit challenging with a little one, and without the extra income. I've spent the last month racking my brain for what I could do, but nothing seemed like the perfect choice because I just want too many things! Time with friends, time as a family, time as a couple, time by myself--that's a lot to fit into one weekend or one day, especially considering Holly's nap schedule, food demands, and 8 o'clock bedtime.
Instead of giving up and doing nothing, I've decided to go even BIGGER. From now through the end of September, I'm going to do all the things, big and small (mostly small), that make me feel happy, confident, and celebrated. I'm going to run (or these days, maybe the more appropriate term is stroll) into the next decade with full force and maximum joy.
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My 30 for 30 (Progress updated 9/30):
1. Finally hit the 30th hike of our 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of San Francisco mission.
2. Have a craft day with friends.
3. Go back to yoga.
4. Buy some fun birthday candles.
5. Get a birthday cake, with sprinkles.
6. Make the perfect mac and cheese.
7. Get a frame-worthy photo with Holly.
8. Meet my step goal every day for a week.
9. Splurge on a sundae.
10. Finish coloring something from my coloring book.
11. Have an evening out alone with Curtis.
12. Go out for dinner or drinks with friends, no baby.
13. Go to the farmer's market.
14. Make sangria.
15. Paint my nails.
16. Try a new restaurant.
17. Get ’30’ balloons, or 30 balloons.
18. Sort out my retirement savings.
19. Get a beautiful flower arrangement.
20. Find a vintage photo booth and take some family photos.
21. Get in touch with an old friend.
22. Connect with a new friend.
23. Find a cute new swimsuit.
24. Go swimming.
25. Have some oysters.
26. Go bowling.
27. Give my face some TLC.
28. Get a new house plant.
29. Have a picnic.
30. Catch the sunset.
This year, I want to do something different. I want to do something BIG. After this past year, of having a painful pregnancy, getting laid off, making some big life decisions, and caring for a new baby, I am unashamed to say I deserve some celebration! Doing something "big" is a bit challenging with a little one, and without the extra income. I've spent the last month racking my brain for what I could do, but nothing seemed like the perfect choice because I just want too many things! Time with friends, time as a family, time as a couple, time by myself--that's a lot to fit into one weekend or one day, especially considering Holly's nap schedule, food demands, and 8 o'clock bedtime.
Instead of giving up and doing nothing, I've decided to go even BIGGER. From now through the end of September, I'm going to do all the things, big and small (mostly small), that make me feel happy, confident, and celebrated. I'm going to run (or these days, maybe the more appropriate term is stroll) into the next decade with full force and maximum joy.
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My 30 for 30 (Progress updated 9/30):
Nice -- keep us updated on the checklist!
ReplyDeleteIt's Phan by the way.
ReplyDeleteThanks Phan! Wish you were around to do something fun with me!
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