2.28.2010

Now that I'm 30...

Last Sunday was my birthday...and yes I'm now the ripe old age of 30. I think somewhere along the way I've miscounted. I certainly don't feel old enough to be entering a new decade. However, it was a nice and relaxing day. We took naps and had family over to our house for dessert. (I've decided that I really love having a birthday land on Sunday!) We really did most of our celebrating when we were in New York the week before. It was a wonderful day and I couldn't have asked for more.

Here are some of my most memorable top 30 things I've been able to see or do in my last 30 years!
  1. Married my best friend
  2. Earned my B.S. Degree in Special Education at Utah State University- Go Aggies!!!
  3. Taught in 3 different school the past 7 years
  4. During those 7 years, I've been able to associate with some amazing people (kids, parents, and colleagues)
  5. Learned to play the guitar
  6. Snorkeled with Sea Turtles in Hawaii
  7. Started blogging. (Just another crazy addiction)
  8. Saw the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace in London
  9. Received the Crystal Apple Teaching Award
  10. Had surgery on my knee followed by 6 months of therapy
  11. Started running...and still love it!
  12. Raced in over ten 5K or 10K races the past 4 years
  13. Sailed in the Caribbean on a catamaran sailboat.
  14. Went to my 10 year high school reunion
  15. Became a big fan of the T.V. show "The Office"
  16. Went to 4 different Olympic Events in SLC 2002 games
  17. Volunteered as a coach for the USU Special Olympics basketball team
  18. Saw the musical "Wicked"
  19. Swam through some jellyfish :) (This was purely by accident!)
  20. Flew in a small 2-seater airplane just me and my hubby
  21. Was able to take over the controls and fly that small airplane myself high over the mountains
  22. Been scuba diving
  23. Became a True Aggie! :)
  24. Received my ELL teaching endorsement
  25. Saw the Eiffel Tower and ate delicious pastries in Paris
  26. Swam in the great lakes...brrrrr it was freezing
  27. Lived in 5 different cities all within the great state of UTAH!
  28. Put in our own backyard...cement and all
  29. Harvested vegetables from my very own garden
  30. Bought my first home

Thanks for all the birthday wishes from all my family and friends!

6 comments:

Andrea said...

Wow, that's a great list! You've done some pretty amazing things! Hope you had a great birthday!!

Rebecca Adams said...

Happy belated birthday! Sounds like you had a good one. I would love to do lots of those things you have listed! Gotta find our money tree first. ;)

Vicki said...

Happy belated birthday from me as well! Wow, you've done a lot of stuff! :-)

Stacey said...

Happy Birthday Em! Just imagine how many more fun things you get to do in the next 30! ;)

Camille Herbst said...

It was fun seeing you on your birthday! Thanks for letting us stop by. You are a wonderful sister and we love you very much!

Haiku Amy said...

Wow, your 30 years looks a lot more impressive than my 30 years. Happy Birthday! I guess I can live vicariously though your next 30. Ha ha.