happy birthday...

to me!

Today marks my thirtieth year of life. When I think of thirty years as a span of time it seems like a relatively long time. However, when I think of thirty years as a span of ones life it seems like a drop in the bucket. I have been fortunate enough to have my first thirty years marked by many milestones, both good and bad I assure you, but the good far out weighs the bad. I came across this quote in an email not too long ago: "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- 'WOW, what a ' ride!!!'" I have seen it before and always come away from it with a grin, mainly because I know so many people who live by that creed but also because I try to live my life the same way as well. With all that we have to deal with in our lives today I think skidding in broadside at the end will make it all worth it. That said, it is my decree, I will spend my next thirty years improving my broadside skid (to be evaluated every thirty years hereafter, heh)...I want it to be the one with the most flourish and creativity a 100 year old can muster!