Saying Good-bye

Today is Friday April 22, 2011 at 5:37 pm.  I have exactly three days left in my 20's (weird, because I was born at 5:23 pm - so I guess a little less than 3 days).  Three days of being 29.  Then I embark on a new adventure...my 30's. 
Last weekend my husband had a surprise birthday party for me.  So this past week, I have been reflecting on my last 10 years...that being my 20's.  Most people are sad and depressed when they turn 30.  I thought maybe I would be this way.  Especially now that my high school friends have started to have babies.  Babies, I think, officially make us old.  As I have reflected, I thought about everything that has happened in the past 10 years.  I finished college, which was a huge feat.  I was married, which was the best day of my life.  I moved away from everything I knew and all my family and friends in Pennsylvania to start a new adventure with my hubby in Missouri.  I made new friends, worked a few different jobs.  I became an Aunt (have I mentioned she is the most beautiful girl in the world?)  Started to think about going back to school.  I embarked on a huge weight loss/get healthy adventure.  I am still tackling this adventure today. 
People have asked me if I feel any different (which I don't yet because I am not 30 technically speaking)...but, I don't think I will either.  I have had so many great things happen in the past 10 years, I am wondering what is in store for the next 10.   I have decided I am going to welcome my 30's and be excited about it.  If my 20's were that good, it can only get better right?  I have many great things to look forward to.  I tackled my first 5K at 29.  Maybe I will tackle a 10K at 30.  I am healthier now and feel better about myself now, then I did when I turned 20.  I am married to the best person in the whole world, and I get to spend the rest of my life with him. 
To me, 30 is just a number - age is really a matter of how you feel.  I feel like I am still 21, ready to party at any moment.  So welcome 30...I greet you with open arms.  Hopefully you are as good to me as the 20's were.