Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Birthday Shout-Out: Me!


Good Morning, Bloggy Friends!

Today is my big day! Thirty years ago, on this very day, I was born. This is one of those monumental birthdays where you're forced to reflect on where your life has taken you. My 20's were an amazing time. I've seen so many things, been so many places and met so many wonderful people. Today I am excited to enter a new adult decade of my life, the 30's. In a way I feel like I am beginning again. Ten years ago I never thought the 30's would be like this. I feel so young, fresh and present. I am so thankful.

What do I want my 30's to look like? Well, in the next ten years I hope to finish school and find a fascinating, rewarding job. I'm ready to begin the "career phase" of my life, but I don't want the career to take over. I still want time to travel, I want to spend a good amount of time seeing the world. I see the two of us buying a home in the next ten years, establishing a place that is comfortable and stable. It is important that the next ten years finds me surrounded by a positive support system of good friends, and family. I pray the next ten years brings health, prosperity and happiness to us all!

Thank you for stopping by today to spend some time with me on my special birthday. I guess I won't have another "big" one for another 10 years. I'm not sure what we'll be doing tonight. Alan seems like he has something up his sleeve. On Sunday I am throwing a little get together with some friends here in Philadelphia. We are going to rent a karaoke room, and sing the night away! If you're in the area, feel free to stop by. It should be lots of fun.

I wish I had time to do some more reflecting, but I'm in the middle of another busy week. The clock keeps ticking! I hope you all have a fantastic day. Thank you for being a friend!

Love, Josh

This is me in 1982, just gettin' started!

7 comments:

EMullins said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAMMY! I hope you have an amazing day today.

Welcome to your thirties, girl. They look good on you!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday! Turning 30 is kind of nice. Sometimes it doesn't seem like I should be but I think it will be great. I know your 30's will be awesome. Have a great one!

Charlie & Jeff

scareykatt said...

happy birthday to u!

happy birthday to u!

happy birthday, dear Josh!

happy birthday to u!

Mnowac said...

Ooooh happy birthday sweetie! I wish I could give you a big birthday hug!

Casey said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope Alan has something fabulous in store for you.

You are going to rock out your 30's in style.

Anonymous said...

I love you so much - you are one of my dearest friends. I believe in you and me (and especially you!).

(Bloggy Friend Bill, from his work computer - ssssssh! Don't tell!)

Rick Watson said...

awww look at that pitiful little pouty bottom lip! how sweet!

happy 30 girl! you know i love you!

btw... i want to see you! i miss you!