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9/29/2010

 
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As I spend the day celebrating my 30th birthday with my family and friends, I can't help but reminisce on all the good times I have experienced in the past, and remember all the days that led up to this special day. 

It seems to me that before you turn 30, every birthday is a big occasion, and feels like a reason to celebrate.  Then after you turn 30 it seems like people are not as excited about their birthdays, and instead they mourn the passing year, and the idea of getting older. 

Although I am apprehensive about the idea of getting older, I still realize how much joy there is in each passing year, and in the future I want to try and relish living in the moment, more than focus on mourning the years passed.

I recently read a quote that got me thinking about all of this...

"Forever is composed of nows." Emily Dickinson
 
What these wise words mean to me are to make every moment count!  Whether you are 25, 30, 40, or 80, always remember the joy you have experienced in the past, and think about the joy of your now, a joy that will only exist at this very moment in time, that you never could have experienced at a younger age.

Although in planning for this birthday, I originally thought that I would rather be celebrating my 25th birthday instead of my 30th, I quickly realized that this would mean that my husband wouldn't be here to celebrate with me, or any of my beautiful nieces or nephew.  These are just a few of the recent joys that getting older has brought me.  And it's not that I can never be 25 again, a part of me will always be 25, and 20, and 10, but now I also get to enjoy being 30 too, along with all the other wonderful ages I have been able to celebrate along the way.

Thinking about life and birthdays in this way makes me realize that younger is not always better, because the more years we celebrate, the more we have to be thankful for, and the more richness, love, and memories we have added to our lives.

Please excuse the late postings, and slightly different format this week...it has been a hectic week for me fitting in work, outside meetings, and of course celebrating with all my wonderful family and friends.  I promise next week things will be back to normal at Living Luxe for Less.

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!  
Tonia link
9/29/2010 01:15:08 am

Happy Birthday. I can remember turning 30, you are entering a great time in your life. You almost know what you want to do :)

Stephanie
9/29/2010 01:48:27 am

Happy Birthday Jenn! I am so happy to welcome you to the club. I thought 30 was going to be really hard, but I don't feel a day over 27. Have a wonderful day and keep up the blogs. Love them!

Sarah (Matters of Style) link
9/29/2010 05:29:44 am

Happy happy birthday, friend!! I've shared some special birthdays with you (fiesta en Eduardo Dato, surprising you in NYC), so I am sad not to be with you on this one. But hopefully soon!! Love you!

Lalla
9/29/2010 09:37:50 am

Happy Happy birthday Jenn!!! Wish we could be with you to celebrate the big day! Lots of love!


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