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Good Things

Birthday girl, originally uploaded by phoof.

I turned 30 yesterday. There was supposed to be angst, stress or some kind of crisis regarding turning this age. None of those feelings came up. I suppose because despite the label, I do not really think I am that old yet! Denial. It can be useful.

I celebrated with a day trip up to the Hunter Valley visiting a few wineries and enjoying a beautiful picnic lunch in the winter sunshine at Audrey Wilkinson. In the evening our neighbours had the pleasure of hearing us singing along badly to karaoke/jukebox whilst 35 of my nearest and dearest partook in food and cocktail slushies! It was a great day.

I think the best thing about turning 30 is no longer having the need to justify or apologise for just ‘being’. I feel more relaxed in my own skin and grateful for all that I have. That’s one super gift in my opinion. So thanks for the memories friends, I am sure there will be more.

Happy birthday! Hope it was as awesome as it sounds!

Thanks Lachlan. It was a great day!

I’m 77 and would love to relax like I was supposed to but I was always too busy to relax especially after 26 years in the services. Mind you I loved being on warships particulary destroyers