Thursday, January 20, 2011

Hello to the big 3-0

Well the twenties have now come and gone for me. I must say it was by far the greatest decade I have lived, so far. I mean who really remembers much from 0-10 years of age and your tween/teenage years are just way too awkward to be the best ever. My twenties were filled with great memories and sad moments (the loss of both of my grandmothers) but all in all it was fabulous. I decided I wanted to highlight the most memorable things that happened in my past decade.

-Started the twenties off as a sophomore in college.

-Became a highly involved student at Texas State
  • -Was Secretary and then became President of University Ambassadors
  • -Was head coordinator of freshman orientation
  • -Was Co-Chair of PAWS preview (another freshman experience)
  • -Was a tour guide for the visitors office
  • -Was a manager of Campus Activities and Student Organizations
  • -Was nominated for homecoming queen
  • -Was 1 of 8 eight students invited to a luncheon with our Board of Regents
  • -Assisted in getting the name of our university changed
  • -Awarded Texas State Woman of the Year

-Graduated with a degree in Business Administration

-Took on my first teaching gig in Marble Falls at the Outdoor School. This is where I truly fell in love with the outdoors.

-Played bass with some guys jamming out in Lukenbach, TX.

-Took our first camping trip to Big Bend National Park.

-Met and fell in love with Andy.

-Worked for the American Cancer Society and decided right away that the non-profit sector is not for me.

-Took my first trip to NYC.

-Took on my first attempt at snowboarding in Colorado.

-Went back to school and earned my Master's in Education and my EC-4th grade teaching certification.

-Married my awesome husband.

-Vacationed twice in Hawaii.

-Got my first 2nd grade teaching position.

-Andy and I built our first home.

-We welcomed our first daughter Emma.

-Quickly learned my inner strength by supporting an ill child. Proud to be a mother of a little warrior princess.

-Started a playgroup with some of the greatest moms I know.

-Created a bunco group with some fabulous friends.

-Joined a bookclub with some great women.

-Ended my twenties by welcoming our second beautiful girl, Abigail.

6 comments:

Kristen said...

happy happy birthday!!!! hope you guys are doing something extra special to celebrate.

Mya and River said...

I just learned more about you in that one post than I've ever known about you! You really accomplished a lot and still somehow managed to graduate?? ;) Go you! Happy birthday to a remarkable lady!

Anonymous said...

This is proof you are one amazing lady! Happy Birthday Friend!

Kristen said...

I think you probably did more at Texas State in one year than I did during all four! Except drinking maybe...HA! You are truly exceptional and I am lucky to have you as a friend :)

Sara said...

I love this post, I feel like I learned a lot about you. You accomplished so much in just a decade! The next ten have a lot to live up to. Here's to another wonderful 10 years for you! Happy happy birthday!

Cassie said...

what a great idea to look back on all these great and wonderful things! :) go you! and happy birthday!!