The 30 Things I Have Learned Since I Turned 30

(Side Note: *So it has been awhile, I know, and for that I am sorry. I have been one busy girl and made no time for my writing ,which makes me kind of sad...especially when I have so many great supporters who have asked for the "triumphant return" of my blog! I promise to be more consistent this time around.......hopefully once a week!)

1. I truly have the most wonderful family and friends a girl could ask for, but who am I kidding I didn't just learn that, I've known that for a long time!

2. Turning 30 did not make me look older...right?

3. Losing weight is sooo much harder than it was when I was 25...sigh!

4. I have to look at men's ring fingers now when I'm checking them out (not so much a 30 thing as a single thing I guess).

5. A glass of Blue Moon with a slice of orange in it could win you a key to my heart!

6. I have developed an obsession for my dvr...pathetic I know.

7. It's fun to party with my little brother.

8. But, on that note, his late night get-togethers when I'm already asleep...not so much!

9. I am rethinking the idea of watching scary movies, I have Paranormal Activity to blame.

10. Returning to your alma mater as a student teacher is strange, but has definitely been fun thanks to my awsome master teacher Erin, and my 11th grade English class!

11. I still marvel and giggle at the randomness of people and children.

12. Do not ever mess with cholas...long story.

13. Nicole Morris is my sister from another mister...we were separated at birf.

14. I learned just how hard a "soft"ball is when it slammed into my forehead on my way to 2nd base.

15. I am still just as clumsy as I was when I was three.

16. Vodka and cranberry are no longer my friend.

17. There really are some people who still have a mean girl high school mentality...really? We're 30 for goodness sake!

18. Weird things continue to happen to me....(for example see picture located on right...what is he doing and who is he?)

19. I have learned that Genie Dang is not only the most wonderful best friend ever, but that she does not do well with bee stings and wine tasting at the same time. Apparently it burns...

20. My best guy friend Kory and I have a deal that if we're both single when I'm 35 we'll pull a "My Best Friend's Wedding" and get married in Vegas...Nicole already has the bridemaids outfits planned!

21. I still have an irrational fear of the dark...seriously I'm not kidding.

22. Working with and teaching children still makes me extremely happy!

23. I have a thing for hot vampires...oh yes, Twilight, True Blood, and Vampire Diaries!

24. My biological clock is ticking louder and louder each day!

25. I now have a wine tasting addiction (3 times in 5 months....and I can't wait for January!!!)

26. I still love to listen to gangster rap sometimes.

27. I realized that the hard part isn't moving on with your own life, the hard part is seeing someone else move on with theirs.

28. I am finally done getting my teaching credentials next month...yes 11 years after I graduated from high school...now off to the English Masters program!

29. My cousin Maren's dog Henry is lying about his real age...

30. I am the godmother to the most precious little baby girl, Ella Michele Sweigart!!!!

I didn't realize how hard it would be to think of thirty things...whew!!!

Until next time...xoxo