So another birthday has come and gone, and I’m now officially closer to 40 than 30. But I’m not about to start shopping for dentures just yet – I’m looking forward to what 36 has in store for me. So far my 30’s have been a lot more fun than my 20’s, and I’d like to think I’m at least a little smarter than I was then (wonder if I’ll look back and say the same thing about my 30’s)! I’ll let you decide if I’ve learned anything – here are 10 things I believe about life at 36:
1. I believe…everything they say about getting old is true. Unfortunately. (Gravity? You suck.)
2. I believe…a great picture of yourself can make you feel like a supermodel. A bad one can make you wonder if you have a vision problem and/or consider plastic surgery. (“Do I REALLY look like that???”)
3. I believe…everyone should see at least a little bit of the rest of the world. Sometimes getting lost helps you find yourself.
4. I believe…no matter how much weight you lose, you’ll always want to lose at least 5 more pounds. So eat the friggin’ donut. Just run around the block a few times first. 🙂
5. I believe…you shouldn’t wait to let the people you care about know that they’re important to you. You never know when God is going to need them back.
6. I believe…a rainy day, a warm blanket, a movie on tv you’ve seen a million times but still love, and a nap in your favorite spot on the couch make up one of the greatest, most underappreciated moments in life.
7. I believe…if you want to find out who your real friends are, ask them to help you move. 🙂
8. I believe…no matter how many times it gets broken, never be afraid to risk your heart. There’s a reason why you never hear stories about people on their death beds saying, “I wish I would have loved less.”
9. I believe…if a person’s actions don’t match their words, judge them by their actions. They’ll tell you all you need to know.
10. I believe…at the root of it all, the most basic human need is not to feel loved, but valued – that the person they are, something they did, something they said mattered to someone else.
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Julie! You are such a beautiful person in so many ways! I feel so lucky to say I know you even if I have so much more to get to know! Thank you do much for sharing your “I believes” they are so so TRUE! Keep being you!