On Turning 30...

Yesterday, I turned the big 3-0. Thirty does not feel much different from being 29, though in my mind, it is a milestone that I have been thinking about for some time. Since college, I wondered where I would be at 30. And you know what? I cannot imagine having a better life than I do right now. I have been so blessed that I could not ask for more than everything I already have. So on this occasion, I want to stop and count my blessings:

- Thirty Things I Am Thankful For -

1. A husband who loves me
2. Wonderful and supportive parents
3. A sister who doubles as a business partner
4. A baby in my tummy due in July that we conceived the first month we started trying
5. A grandmother who is 90 this year, and still going strong
6. A job I really love that I can still learn a lot from
7. A company that is growing in an industry I am passionate about
8. A relationship with God and a church family
9. Meeting the man of my dreams at 19 and spending the last 10 years together
10. The ability to live within our means and enough money to not have to worry about it much
11. An outlet for my creativity in designing my own line of products
12. A 10-year old Toyota Corolla I bought used when I graduated from college that runs like new
13. A scrapbook of memories I hope my grandchildren will cherish
14. A comfortable bed to sleep in and the ability to fall asleep in minutes
15. Living up in the freest country in the world
16. Being able to beat my husband and his friends at Halo
17. Never having broken a bone or becoming seriously ill
18. A 5-year marriage that is as loving as the day it began
19. Never having to wonder where my next meal will come from
20. Knowing someone listens when I pray
21. Unlimited hugs from a very hugable and affectionate husband
22. Parents who made sure I learned Chinese from a young age
23. A passport completely full from 10 years of world travels
24. More scrapbook supplies than I can use in 2 lifetimes
25. Knowing how to make a great lasagna
26. A treasure trove of great photographs and memories
27. Knowing that no matter what, I can always go home
28. A body pillow my grandmother made that has been passed down to me
29. Really knowing that I have everything I want in my life
30. Each and everyday before and after today...

And this is what David bought me for my birthday! A 24-70mm Canon Lens! I cannot wait to play with it... I am a fiend for new electronic toys.