A couple weeks ago I had been informed by Joe that I hadn't written something on my blog for a long time. I knew that to be true, but did I do anything about it.....of course not. For some reason I have not been in a writing mood lately. Well, that should stop now. But we all know me. I will do well for a while and then go on a hiatus for many months, and then jump back on the bandwagon and then go on a hiatus-making this the typical viscious cycle I get trapped into all the time.
At the beginning of this month I turned 30. I don't feel that old. Maybe it is because now that I am at this age I don't think it is old. 10 years ago I thought 30 was old but I guess my opinions have changed. I have had time to reflect on my life. That kind of sounds melodramatic. I have decided to give you 30 facts about me for my 30th birtday. I understand that at this point you want to exit out and find something else to look at. I probaby would navigate away too.
So here goes (in no particular order)
1. 3 of my 4 life dreams have been fulfilled. I married my best friend, we have children and we have bought a home. One day I hope to travel (more)
2. I want to go on a cruise so badly- I can wait but one day it will happen
3. Growing up I wanted 4 or 5 kids. During my pregnancy with Kenzie I hated it and was super miserable (I felt like I was constantly on the verge of passing out, among other things) I was convinced we were done. About 2 or 3 weeks after I had Kenzie I had a very strong impression that I needed to have one more pregnancy.
4. To go along with #3, the time is not right to have a 3rd and I'm not sure when it will be right. I just hope I will know.
5. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints
6. I always dreamed of getting married in the Albuquerque New Mexico temple because of things I don't feel like explaining it didn't happen there but was married in the Draper Utah temple.
7. I didn't want to settle in Utah
8. I'm still getting used to the idea of settling in Utah, but I am grateful for all of my Utah friends and how they make it so much easier.
9. I'm pretty positive I had post partum depression after both kids but didn't do anything about it-I should have.
10. I am the only girl and baby of my family.
11. I don't talk to my siblings very often-we are spread across the country. This makes me sad and I should work harder at my relationships with my brothers.
12. When people first meet me they think I am very stuck up because it takes me a long time to open up to them. Once I do, I don't shut up.
13. I never thought that I would be a mother that yells. I do. I'm not perfect, but I'm trying.
14. I am horrible at writing thank you notes. Correction I am horrible at giving thank you notes. I have written thank you notes and they have sat at my house for more than a year. I found them and was so embarrassed that I never gave them out that I threw them away. I'm sorry that you will not get a thank you note from me.
15. I am trying not to be a judgemental person and sometimes that is really hard.
16. I want to run a half marathon. Right now I can only run 2 miles. HA, I have a long way to go!
17. I like to ride bikes.
18. I love my husband and children with all my heart. I make so many mistakes and I pray every day they can forgive me.
19. I love to sleep and I am not a morning person.
20. I love to read. I know it is a fantastic book if I give up sleep just to read.
21. Almost every book that I have read, I have read the ending after reading only about 3 or 4 chapters. I don't really have an explanation as to why I do it. Sometimes I just want to know if it is worth wasting my time on that book.
22. I love food, dieting is really hard for me.
23. I have lots of body issues, but I can say that I am more accepting of my body fat and all than I was 10 years ago.
24. I tried to give up facebook and it lasted for a week or so. Am I addicted?
25. I want to savor the moments and say yes to my kids more often. I want to be able to teach them and be kind to their gentle spirits instead of immediately get mad.
26. My mom is my best friend. Even though we live in different states I almost talk to her everyday.
27. My new favorite book is Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. Read it if you get a chance. Be prepared for tears (and inappropriate language-just a forewarning)
28. I love being a mom. It is not a glamorous life style and I wouldn't change it for anything. I have given up so much for my kids, but you know what it doesn't feel like I've given up a thing.
29. I have a dog. I have a love/hate relationship with him. I almost gave him back to the pound but I would be too sad not to have him anymore.
30. I believe that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer. I know that there is a God and he loves us. I have become complacant in my spirituality. No better time to change that than the present.
For those that lasted this long, thanks.
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