Hiding In The Bush's: "30...and happy!"

19 January 2013

"30...and happy!"

I turned thirty this January. I think I got most of my grieving out of the way before the big day and was able to enjoy the festivities and being spoiled without it being tainted by shock and disbelief.

A dear friend of mine turned 30 a couple months after me and I was impressed by her caption on an Instagram post which said, "30...and happy!" It was a picture of her snuggling one of her kids. I thought to myself, Oh yeah! What do I have to be sad about? I've accomplished all I ever wanted to and more in my 20s. My life is full of joy, beauty, and good and I can only be thankful. So thank you, Chrissie, for your example. I'm going to embrace getting older from here on out.

My sweet husband, sister, and mom surprised me with a dinner party full of good friends and family who all came to show love. I had no idea what was going on and couldn't help but shed a few tears when I walked in and saw them all sitting there. I felt very special indeed.