Happy birthday to me

First things first. Here are some December creations of mine:)

Monica and I went to one of those follow the leader painting classes. You get to drink while you paint. It was really fun :)

I also made this scarf for Robin. It was the first thing I have ever knitted. Miriam you are next.....be warned :)

I made this silly thing for Katie for the 30th birthday. Don't worry, I got her a real present too :)

This is my favorite thing I have cooked so far. They are cinnamon sticky buns. It was freaking delish. Follow the link (aka click on the pic) to the recipe, then make it, people you feed it to will be so thankful.

OK so today I am 30. Its a new 30. I look great. I feel great. I am great.

As you know I have been challenging myself. I am making stuff, cooking stuff, doing stuff. I love it. Life can be so full of, well, life! I don't want to miss any of it. I do want to spend some of it sleepy eyed on the couch watching old Will and Grace episodes, but overall I really want to enjoy it all. Yes - there will be tears, pain, and shit days, but its when you let those times stop you that you lose sight. Acknowledge them, deal with them - but be full of JOY!!!!! Don't miss it.....

So in an attempt not to miss it I want to compile a 30 for 30 list. I am gonna need your help. This month I want suggestions of 30 things I need to experience/d0 in my 30th year. Here is what I have come up with so far.

1. Eat a dozen doughnuts (which thanks to Cindy, I am signed up to do at the Krispy Kreme Challenge)

2. Run a 10k

3. Run a half marathon

4. Lose 30 more pounds

5. Love myself even if I don't

6. Play my guitar and sing - in public.

7. Go to Africa (on my way to Rwanda in July....)

8. Read more (gonna shoot for at least 6 novels - like actually finish 6, I tend to just start them)

9. Go to a speed dating event - I have always thought these looked hilarious and have always wanted to try one

10.Get another tattoo (Get over it mom :)

Ok - so there is a start. 10 down - 20 to go! I'll keep you posted.

Get it posted...because its a blog. HA!