Check that one off the list

My 30th birthday is officially over. And I couldn't be more relieved. I really was dreading this day like I haven't ever done before.

There was something about turning 30 that overwhelmed me. In many ways, I've always seen the age of 30 as being old and officially an adult. All fun stops at 30. And before everyone (who is currently over 30) tells me that no, the fun really begins at 30 and I shouldn't think that way, yada yada yada .... It's still how I always viewed being 30.

When I was younger and envisioning my life, I thought by the time I was 30, I'd have several kids (probably close to 3), be well established in my marriage, have a role in my local church, and truly be at my prime.

Not that I would trade my life up to this point, or take away any of my life experiences that has led me to this place, my life is much different than I ever imagined it would be. I have a wonderful, WONDERFUL life ... and it's good to see that God is sovereign in all things and that I'm not in charge of the way in which my life pans out.

I honestly thought I'd be depressed turning 30. And, earlier this year, I think I did struggle with the realization that I'm not in control of my life and the timing of things. But, on my actual day, I was fine.

And it was a good, good day. Kc made me french toast and got me a card from my soon-to-be-born baby boy. It was precious. People at work made it special by having everyone take off for lunch so we could all go out and enjoy a fine meal at the Cheesecake Factory. My husband took me to P.F. Chang's for dinner and then we attended a strange performance* of "The Nutcracker". I came home and that was it. My day was a wonderful day and I felt loved and appreciated by those who know me and love me. And honestly, that's what matters.

I don't have to worry about turning 30 anymore cuz, I'm here. Been there. Done that. And life still moves on.

*The Nutcracker was so incredibly odd. We were forewarned before heading downtown that people were protesting the performance. Really? Protesting The Nutcracker? What's this world coming to?!?!? Turns out, the Texas Ballet decided to cut cost this year and remove the element of live music in their performances. All the music was canned. Which would've been fine and a little understandable (times are tough for the Arts) but in our specific performance, they actually missed cued the song for the "Arabian Dance". The dancers came out and the music for the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" was cued up and ready to go. There was a definite break in music as you could tell that the sound booth was scrambling to start the correct music. That was awkward and made you feel like you were attending a high school performance rather than having spent bukoo $$ to attend this one. And I guess that's why people were protesting. I'm assuming it was the musicians who were outside the building, passing out pamphlets and chanting, "Pay full price; see half a show!" Needless to say, we were disappointed that there had been no indication by the Ballet society when we purchased our tickets that we'd be attending a program without live music. We probably wouldn't have gone if we had known that ...