Rounding out 30...

Well, 30 has come and gone. It ended on a hopeful note...an Ani concert. :) Donna and Crystal will know what I mean. People like Ani and Jon Stewart give me hope that this world isn't going to hell in a handbasket...at least not without a fight. Ani in particular reminds me of my hippy, socialist, co-op living young self. She's still in there somewhere. :)

Here's a birthday update:

1) Stability is good. Ain't nothing wrong with the status quo, especially when its one's health we're talking about. I'm taking advantage of this pause to put my body through it's paces.
2) Grey hair is ok. :) You just have to have a less restricted definition of beauty for it to fit in.
3) Love your job. I've been teaching full time now for over 4 years, and I find it easier to go in every day when I'm still able to enjoy positive moments teaching my students and hanging out with my colleagues. William also has a new job as of this spring and is happier too. Free time and less stress have done wonders for him. :)
4) You know when your marriage is solid when your husband sits through an Ani concert filled with screaming women and political music. And he only needed the help of a few beers and, of course, lots of love. :)
5) Keep in touch. This year we've seen some more friends move away and realized how important it is to keep in touch and heck, it's always nice to visit too. :)
6) Cake at work is always a good thing. :) Thanks, Mary J. :)

That's all work. Nothing too profound. I'm still young, you know. ;)