“Maturity begins to grow when you can sense your concern for others outweighing your concern for yourself.” - John MacNaughton

For many years, I've listened to and adopted the ideal that turning thirty was the worst 'thud' of one's life. Once you're thirty, it's all down hill, baby.

Oddly enough, the day I turned thirty, I had a sudden revelation and was promptly told by about three or four others later that evening that your thirties are the the most amazing years of your life. Could it be true?

I had a wonderful and eye-opening conversation with my friend yesterday and she made an excellent point. Basically, the changes you incur between the ages of 20 and 30 are typically monumental, new and exciting. However, the maturity buried within the person you've always been seems to un-burrow itself when you turn thirty. Therefore, your life plans start to become a reality.

I've always known that I wanted kids. But only within the last year did I really begin to turn this idea into an actual plan. Only within the last year did I realize that in two years (hopefully), life will be more than just myself and Paul and if I really want to be a stay-at-home mom, the statement itself is not enough. We need to begin budgeting and saving now for this lifestyle we are both so adamant about.

I feel I've grown and changed immensely even over the past twelve months and it feels amazing. It hurts sometimes but in the grand scheme of things, the pain and pleasure are a welcome mix to a fulfilling and incredible life.


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Time and Tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty. - Robert Frost

I'm turning thirty (30) in six (6) days. I'm not so much freaked out but slightly tripping out. Life has been insanely wonderful lately and I feel myself simultaneously growing up and remaining child-like. I have an amazing husband, close/incredible families and genuine friends. I guess that's what turning thirty (30) should be about; settling into a part of life where things gel yet time seems to speed ahead at a rapid rate. What they say is true; the older you get, the quicker life seems to pass you by. But I will savor every moment...

Call it what you want (I still call it love)

My sis and I just scored pit tickets for New Kids concert # 7. This one's in Vegas. We've officially lost it. However, I have to say for the record, we are not half as bad as some of the nutty women we've met at recent shows (excluding you, Jasmin!). We spoke with one 'older' chick who has paid for 5 Star Access to numerous NKOTB events ($500+) and booked a Penthouse Suite for their summer cruise. I may love 'em but not enough to ruin my credit. Haha.

They were such an integral and amazing part of my childhood and it's been incredible re-living the memories and creating new ones. They seriously just suck you in and you never want it to end.

"I was hit by a recurring thought as I looked into the eyes of a girl
in the front row. How will I ever explain to each of you what it means
to be able to do what I do for such an audience? It’s such a blessing.
It pushes me to do more. To want more. To be all the things I think I
can be. And I thought of how I ‘get off’ on meeting people that to me
really ‘get it.’ There is a diverse group of people that we attract
and it mirrors the diversity of this group. And when you find those
moments with people when you are on the same page- whether its a look or a comment or a joke or a story- and you really connect… Well, it’s like sex to me. It’s that good. And it turns me on and it makes me want more." - Joe McIntyre

Doing Something Right.

I'm absolutely thrilled with all the compliments Paul and I have been receiving lately when it comes to our relationship/marriage. I knew we were doing something right all along but it's just amazing when you hear it, un-prompted from the people around you.

We both lead super busy schedules and we can go several nights without sharing a bed; he's got late night rehearsals and I tend to crash at my parent's house on those nights since my job is much closer to their house than my apartment.

When we do come together, our conversations are lively and our time together is very special. We have many years ahead of us to lead the settled-down-life (namely when we have kidlets). For now, I don't mind that we can easily and healthily live separate as well as together lives without weirdness and jealousy. If you trust your spouse, there's no room for suspicion and clingy-ness. Life is seriously too short for that bull$hit.

Love your life and don't forget what's important!!!! xo.



This is my hippy installment # 2 :)

Joy.

Over the last two days, I've been hearing/discussing a lot about acknowledging and appreciating the blessings in life. It's such an important practice.

Friends - please remember to do this.

Life becomes difficult, sometimes petty and often hectic.
But so many of us are given the gift of cruising through life in a mostly content space -- sometimes crappy, sometimes incredible. But mostly content.

Tiny moments can fill our hearts with joy and even make the bad things a little lighter.

I know I'm an eternal optimist and I know have it a lot easier than some people.
I know it's easier said than done.

But just take 60 seconds to run a list of people and things in your life that make you smile.
You won't regret it. :-)

Easter weekend.

The weekend sped by completely too fast.

On Friday, the hubby & I went to a late night showing of Adventureland. It was pretty darn mediocre but the movie was free and the new theater in my parent's town is really neat... except for the ODD wall decor:

Hmmm.

On Saturday, we headed over to The Rainbow Bar & Grill to hang out with our friend Tenn for her birthday. Great people and good times! I keep forgetting how amazing their pizza is; we had mushroom and olive. Mmmm mmm!

On Sunday, Mom, Dad, sis, hubby and I had an awesome Easter brunch at the Hilton at Universal. Oh my buffet! We were there for almost three hours enjoying the feast and each other's company before Mom had to go to work and hubs and I returned home to watch baseball and pass out. Go Dodgers!

04.07.09

Life's been hectic. What's new?

Last Friday, S and I had a girl night (including her hubs). We chowed on Thai food, engaged in poignant conversations and browsed through photos we took of our adventures circa 2004-2005.

Life was exciting and dangerous and ever-changing back then.
Now, it's still exciting and changing but different.
We're wives and husbands. We're full time career people. We're aging gracefully.
Yet it's the same.
We're spending nights in Hollywood. Nights in town with drinks and silly videos. We're throwing parties and pissing off the neighbors.

So much has changed but so much hasn't.
We're grasping life and love a bit more and day by day.
--Treat with love and respect; receive love and respect

Don't forget to laugh, dream, stumble and soak in every blessed second.

And remember:

Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love. (Rumi)