Today’s my birthday. I’m now 32 years old, officially “in my thirties.” I didn’t really consider 31 to be in my thirties. Actually, 31 seemed to be a non-age, a weird in-between number that never registered with my no-longer-in-my-twenties brain.
But even though, in 12 months, I never got used to being 31, it doesn’t mean that it was a non-year. A lot happened this year! And before I went to bed last night, my last day as a 31-year-old, I made a list of 31 things I learned in my 31st year.
31 Things I’ve Learned in My 31st Year
1. I’m not a good parker. As in, I can’t park my crossover to save my life.
2. Speaking of driving, I speed way too much.
3. I actually do like guacamole.
4. I’m kind of a nerd for science fiction.
5. Like it or not, I am a confirmed night owl.
6. Nasal spray works.
7. Vitamins are not covered by my health savings plan, no matter how many times I try.
8. Hospitality is important to me.
9. I like water aerobics. {This is not to say I like cold, early mornings!}
10. While family vacations are fun, I really need to get away with Mark sometimes.
11. I am a blogger. {And I’m finally comfortable saying that, instead of whispering, “I kind of have a little blog thing…”}
12. Taking care of my skin makes a difference.
13. I am meant to work for a non-profit or ministry. And someday, I will (again).
14. Not going to the dentist for five years means a regular check-up will actually consist of three appointments.
15. The oldies and classic rock radio stations play songs from my childhood. And I’m okay with that.
16. I really love singing in the church choir and miss it when I take a break.
17. I love laughing with Mark.
18. Pedicures are awesome.
19. Structure – and adhering to structure – is crazy important to Annalyn. (No, I don’t wonder where she gets it!)
20. The Harry Potter books live up to the hype – and are worth investing time to read 746 pages.
21. Just My Size bras make me happy. (What? Too much info? Nah.)
22. Lisa at Great Clips cuts my hair better than anyone else I’ve seen in the past several years.
23. I might want to be a stay-at-home mom. Then again, I might not.
24. I should really find a new home for my cat Peanut. If only Annalyn hadn’t gotten so attached to her.
25. It’s been much too long since I sang in Latin. Or any other language. Have I mentioned I miss choir?
26. I also miss playing the piano. And my piano is in sore need of a tuning.
27. You can buy fondant in a box. It’s not that hard to work with.
28. I avoid hard things. This not good.
29. I really do love accessories – earrings, necklaces, scarves.
30. Spending time with Annalyn can be a lot of fun.
31. It’s hard to think of 31 anything!
What have you learned this year?
Happy birthday!! Hope it’s a great day!
Thank you! It was a great day!!
Happy birthday, Mary! I’m glad to hear 31 turned out so well for you. My 31st is just a few weeks away.
Thanks, Leigh! I hope 31 is a special, significant year for you!!
Love 21. I turned 30 recently. I think we agree on a bunch of things, actually.
I hope your 30 was painless. I anticipated mine with WAY too much reflection and regret. It was silly, now that I look back. (Feel free to remind me of that when I’m heading toward the big 4-0! Ha!)
That is awesome! I will be turning 32 in two weeks and completely agree that 31 was a weird in-between age. Happy birthday!
Happy (early, I think?) birthday to you! Glad to know I’m not the only one who thought 31 was a weird age. :)
Happy birthday late! Hope it was awesome!
Thanks, Erin!
Happy birthday! And boy, number 14 sounds painful. So sorry!
Thank you! And the three appointments were an exam, a deep cleaning and a regular cleaning. Not too painful – just annoying!
Happy belated birthday! I felt the same way about 31 and 32 … 31 didn’t really count as in my 30s. But 32 was a pretty good year for me, and I’m sure it will be for you, too!
Also, Lisa at Great Clips? Red-haired Lisa? I know her!
Ha! My Great Clips Lisa has blonde hair. Perhaps there’s something about Lisas who cut hair!? In general, I’m just a big believer in getting my hair cut at places that accept coupons. ;)
Happy 32nd birthday! Not only are our birthday’s 1 day apart, we’re the same age. I hope your day was great and that you really enjoyed that yummy looking cake.
Oh, I hope you had a wonderful birthday, too!!! (And sadly, those cakes were not mine.)
I’m so sorry that I missed this!
Happy belated birthday! I’m nearly halfway through 32 and it’s been a wonderful year, thus far!
I LOVE this post and may have to steal it for my 35th ;-)
Hugs and kisses!
Oh, thank you! Yes, definitely steal this idea! :)