There something about turning 30...

It's not only numerically profound than when I turned 20 but there is just something about it that causes an inkling within me. I wouldn't know if turning 40 would be as terrific but many confess that when they turned 30, they didn't feel a bit different from when they turned 29.

Perhaps that very statement made me realize that I'm the one whom have to choose to make a mark for myself and those people whom already exchanged the first digit of their age did not make it a point to do so. Well, isn't that the case for every age and not necessarily something zero? Yes, but having a big birthday party cannot even begin to explain my definition of 'mark'.

Having a birthday party would be nice especially sharing it with our soon to be 3 yo son but again, he might turned out to be the star (not that I'm desperate to be one).

The best mark for me is my realization or enlightenment if I may say, days leading to that day. But first of all, when I turned 29, I was kind of reluctant because it meant that I was going to spend my last year as a 20s. Probably, I got over that within a year and got me to a dandy mood embracing my big three 'o'. Many thought comes to my mind helped me to happily embrace my new age.

1. In the past almost 30 years I'm alive, I finished school, fell in love, worked, travelled (this one I don't mind doing more though) got married, had a kid and moved into a home that is not above the ground (not necessarily in order, haha). I am blessed and content.
   
2. Compared to when I was 20, although 10 kg heavier, I have more confidence in myself, more extrovert, less introvert in nature, more carefree, insightful, know myself better, emotionally more stable, healthier and believe it or not, look better since the pimple problem is solved (snortssss).
   
3. I now have a good excuse to go ahead and pursue what 1. I really want to do in life and 2. I'm called for in ministry. Besides, 30 was the age of ministry for the Jewish and Jesus followed that rule himself when he started his ministry at 30. Being in a ministry was very fulfilling and enriching for me but having a kid and a fulltime job drew me back for a while from being active anywhere. No doubt it was a time for me to be mommy. My job was never a career for me and do wish sometimes that I received the right direction from the beginning but that is another story about accepting your past. Right now, the status as a work at home mom (WAHM) or flexi-hour worker mom/housewife is very appealing to me. With the skills gained and 'perfected' all these years, I'm sure I can come up with something and (praying) for doors to be opened.
   
4. I have no more excuse for putting anything for tomorrow for fulfilling my dreams and to be more daring, try something new and go out of my comfort zone.
   
5. I have to go for every opportunity if not make them, take the bulls by its horns and live without regrets.
   
6. Echoing from Kara Dioguardi's new song, now new single by Kris Allen, there are no boundaries between me and my dreams, becoming 30 is such a push for me to chase that dream. This song could not have a better timing in my life.
   
7. 30 is the new 20 y'all!
   

To my peers, a toast to all, I am so privileged to have gone through the 20s with all of you and here's a fruitful and blessed 30s!! Cheers!!!