30, Thirty, XXX, Treinta, Trente, DreiBig

30, Thirty, XXX, Treinta, Trente, DreiBig

 

 Here I am, the first day in my 30’s;  Let’s reflect.

My 20’s were a roller coaster of emotions, successes and failures.  I met my husband a month or two before I turned 25, so the later part of my 20’s was great! Graduated college at 26, Married at 27 ½, Lost a ton of weight at 28, keeping if off at 29!

 

Here’s a photo Journey (10 for photos, 1 for every year of my 20’s)

20.  Blonde, Thin and Loved to Dance

Me and my little sister at a wedding *age not sure, but I was blonde!

21.  First Drink – Midori Sour

Swing Dancing in Vegas with my good friend Paul

22.  Competed & Taught in the Swing Dance Scene

4th of July Parade in Claremont, CA - The 405 Jam

23.  Many Road Trips taken with my Friend Paula

Paula & Me - Friends Forever!

24.  I reached this age and like it so much I still feel like I’m 24!

24 Years of age, on top of a Volcano in Hawaii with my dad, sister & mom!

25.  I fell in love

Christmas with my Boyfriend Dan (now husband)
*He loved the dress

26.  I graduated from college

BA - General Sociology, minor - Biblical Studies

27.  I got married

The Finkelsteins est. 4.16.2011

28.  I started working out at Chalk Fitness and changed my life

Hockey Jumps with Jazz hands

29.  Met a TON of new people I am so proud and happy to call my friends!

Peter's Canyon Hike 2013

30.  The year to come, adventures to unfold

Me - Now

I had an amazing birthday party this past Sunday the 28^th.  It was a Garden Party, full of friends, games and food!  Here are some images from the party:

Melissa, Me & Amy

Husband & Me

The Dining Table

 
On a serious and kind of sadder note: at age 26 I lost my father to ALS after 2 years of his diagnosis.  I miss my father every day and I wish he was here with me to be there at all my accomplishments.  The last and very important accomplish I made was Graduating College, and my dad was able to make it!




Happier Note:
 

I have a 5 year plan.  I’ve always had 5 year plans.  In 5 years barring injury, incidence or babies, I want to compete in a Triathlon.  This means I need to start training in swimming and cycling in addition to my running.  For more than just the feeling of accomplishing such a monumental task; I want to be physically fit, healthy and capable of doing a challenge of such magnitude.

I also want to start my family, bring babies into the world or adopt.  I hope my husband and I will finally purchase a home after 2 years of searching, putting down offer and being outbid.  I am ready, SO ready, to continue of this wonderful life journey I have been blessed with.