The Big 3-0

In your twenties turning 30 seems so far away, when actually it is right around the corner.

As you approach 30 the individuals who have taken the step before you, educate you on the changes you may experience. Your metabolism lowers, your views change, and emotions.

When I turned 30 a few days ago, I felt a little rushed about life. I had to reflect on my goals and accomplishments since my days in the twenties. Although each year changed and I thank God for every year I lived, I still felt a little empty.

If my life were as I planned at 18, I would have had kids, a couple of homes, a handsome husband, great TV career, wearing a size 6 dress making a recession proof income.  In all honesty, I do not have anything of those things. However, I still want them. The good news is that there is still time to accomplish them.  I realize that every second of every day counts. For the next decade, if I want to be more successful and meet all of my goals…… I have to keep trying, even if I fail. 

So about two months before my 30th birthday, I had to do a self evaluation. I had to ask myself, “Erin, how can you accomplish your goals?” I am old fashioned so I made a list of what I wanted to accomplish and ways that I am going to accomplish them.

I knew I wanted a successful career in journalism so I enrolled back in school for my masters to gain more hands on skills, education, and prepare for my new career. That size 6 dress, well that comes with eating habits. I try to eat more veggies and less sweets and breads. Ask for the handsome husband and the kids, they will come soon enough.  I think about my list of goals every day, with me working towards them it makes me feel good about myself and my accomplishments.

However, we all know that if I do not put GOD first, none of these goals would be possible, so it is important to include him every day in all of your decisions.