29 and counting.

...end of an era! or at least a decade

everyone seems to think that turning 30 is a big deal. i mean, i can't lie, it's not like you turn a multiple of ten every day. or year (really only every ten years, to be precise). so in that sense, in having a zero at the end of my age, i mean i suppose it really is a big deal. 

or not.

here's how i look at it: i am where i am in life- i can't help that much. and guess what? i pretty much love my life!! and whatever i've been doing over the past thirty (whoa) years- mistakes, triumphs, falls and leaps- has somehow been working. so, i'm going to continue doing it just like i have been, and know He's not finished with me yet. 

and in the meantime, if that didn't convince you that birthdays are awesome, even if you are turning the dreaded 3-0 (or any other number that means your a year older than you were last year), here are thirty reasons i am excited for the coming year! 

30. birthdays mean cake. and i love me some cake. 

29. birthdays also mean parties, and while i don't care about parties as much, i love having my friends in one place! 

28. the mayan calendar ends this year. what's going to happen on 12.12.12 (my mom's birthday)?! i'm excited to be here to find out. 

27. if you add up 6+9+12, you get 27, which is my wedding date. i'm getting MARRIED! 

26. my bestie courtney is coming out to visit, her first time to colorado. i can't wait to play with her! 

25. bachelorette parties galore! ash and michelle are going from single to married, and i get to celebrate with them both! 

24. i have my first ever four pass for skiing

23. i also have my very own SKIS.  i'm gonna tear.it.up! winter park, watch out... 

22. my private practice will turn a year old in september. i have high hopes for business, and hope it'll be booming by the anniversary! 

21. dear enchellada is getting married on 7.2.12, which is 21 if you add it up! hooray to the lackore day of matrimony! 

20. i'm on pinterest. i'm sure this is something to be excited about...  

19. my future sister in law is having baby girl #3 in april... i can't wait!  so many others i know are planning on starting or expanding their families: new babies are SO fun! even my cousin is expecting! 

18. i will 

17. he and i have talked about visiting my dad in connecticut. i've never been there, so a visit sounds good

16. so many firsts as a mrs. and a guilford. 2012 will be my last six months as a jensen, and my first six months as a guilford. 

15. no one will get to ask me how i feel about turning 30, ever again. and my age is divisible by 15, 10, and 5. 

14. i'm going to be a grown up: moving out of my first purchased home and turning it into a rental property. woot woot. and then moving into a NEW house (nwe to me, at least!) 

13. summer is an inevitable part of 2012, and summer means concerts. i'm gonna guess we'll go to 13 live shows in 2012. 

12. the nuggets are back, and better than ever. i can't wait to support them this spring! 

11. my dear sister is getting married on the 11th day of august of this year. i cannot wait to be her matron of honor and celebrate her first day of the rest of her life with bgrace! EEEE!!! 

10. so many fun DIY projects for a wedding- an excuse to be crafty the whole first six months of the year! 

9. if you add up our wedding date, 6+9+12, you get 27. and if you add 2+7, you get 9. and 9 is the day we're getting married. just further proof that this day will be awesome! 

8. a wedding dress is a great reason to get in shape. i'd like to be in the best shape of my life at age 30. 

7. i turn seven years sober in march. God willing! 

6. i think i may get a new car! i'm going to push for seat heaters and a moon roof! 

5. i'm hoping to get all my LPC hours in, and get the LPC after my name, so i be officially licensed. and apply as a therapist at kaiser! 

4. maybe i'll run marathon #4

3. i have three pretty good resolutions i am excited to work towards

2. we're planning a fun, adventurous, beachy and LONG honeymoon- i love vacations! 

and... 

1. did i mention i get to marry the love of my life and my best friend the SAME year i turn 30? i have a feeling it's gonna be a great, great year! 

then 

now!