Almost 31...

I’m 30. I’ll be 31 in less than 6 weeks; 5 weeks and 4 days to be exact. So today I find it a good time to reflect on the age I dreaded to become. Since I am an avid list maker, I don’t think there is a better way to reminisce on my year than with a list or two…or three. Enjoy!

The 10 Best Things About My 30th Year

-I survived. At 10 I thought 30 would be the death of me.

-I spoke with friends (or at least spied on them on Facebook) that I haven’t talked to since high school.

-We sold my crappy little car for more money than it was worth and now the Yukon is mine.

-Spent more time than ever with my family. A little girl named Aubrey had something to do with that. No offence to everyone else, but I can’t get enough of her.

-New carpet, new mattress and new sofa…yes, Niki…I said sofa, not couch.

-The summer. We spent more time that ever in the boat on the lake. I love it.

-I quit a job that was ruining me without having a replacement and was offered another position the next day. And honestly, the jury is still out on it.

-Vacations. Matt and I traveled to two places I have never been...The Bahamas for my birthday and Chicago for our 1st anniversary.

-I watched my little sister grow into a wonderful mother and Aubrey grow into a beautiful little girl.

-Another amazing year spent with My Matt. That makes 3…just a life time to go.

The 5 Worst Things About My 30th Year

-I spent more than 400 hours…almost 17 days…of my life driving back and forth to Urbana. I’m joking, people. I did the math.

-My OCD became more obvious and at times caused “heated discussions” at home.

-I was diagnosed with Diabetes

-My Grandma and Uncle Tony passed away.

-No baby yet.

Three Goals I Have For My 31st Year

-Relaxation…Mexico will definitely help.

-New career…possibly. I’m never content.

-Baby. Boy, girl…I don’t care. It’s all I think about these days.