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Since I’m 30 now … here’s a list of 30 things what I’m thankful for:
1. My fiancée, Sweet William! He loves me for my craziness, randomness, dreams and goals.
2. Gabby and Sofia — my beautiful and fun nieces.
3. My brother, Mike, and his wife, Kim. They give so much to the community …
4. Hardworking parents. They’ve given me so much!
5. Front-row friends.
6. Cousins by the truck-load.
7. Loving and supportive “in-laws.” They are so generous!
8. My SUV. I can drive in the snow!
9. A set of new, sharp knives. I love cutting stuff now.
10. Inspirational books.
11. People that challenge me.
12. My Fit Friends, my workout partners and students.
13. Writing mentors — Holly and Greta, who really helped develop me and encourage me as a writer.
14. My Twitter friends.
15. People who give me blog love.
16. My favorite aunts — Auntie Evelyn, Auntie Alice and Aunt Diane.
17. Danielle — my maid of honor/BFF.
18. My education. No one can take that away.
19. My job at Amerikick. I’ve been teaching there for almost nine years.
20. Private jokes that make me laugh, even when I’m by myself.
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I used to love bringing cupcakes to school! Here's my niece, Gabby, on her 5th birthday. She made "brownie" cupcakes with Mom-Mom.

Oh my goodness! I’m almost 30!!! The big day — February 8 — is getting closer … and closer. Most people freak out. I’m not there yet. I don’t know how I’m going to feel. I’m like that — it doesn’t really “hit” me right away.

How do I feel right now? I’m actually really happy with life. I feel young, excited and thankful for everything I have. When I was little, I used to really think about my “birthday wish,” and I’d wish very carefully and strategically. Every year, it would be the same type of stuff, and I’d actually make a few wishes (not just one like you were supposed to). They were:

To Grow Up! I was always so petite and I never ate much. My parents and everyone used to say I’d never grow “big.” Now, I’m stressing out because SOMEONE keeps telling me I need to lose 10 pounds for my wedding. And, BTW, I am 5′ 1″ – not too shabby.

To Be Rich! Wouldn’t life be easier if you had all the money in the world?

To Get Married! I never thought anyone would fall in love with me. It used to really bother me. Now I have my Billy!!

What are my wishes now? I have to think about it. I know what they are, and I know what’s important to me. It’s just not as simple as “grow up, be rich, get married.” Life is different now, my challenges, goals and passions are not what they were when I was five!

In a previous blog post — 10 Things to Do in 2010 — I encouraged you to “Set a new goal each month.” The blog said: “This year, pick 12 things and stick to them. Your goals may include cleaning the garage; trying new recipes; using coupons whenever shopping or saving extra money for a family vacation. Whatever your goals are, write them down, and stick to it. It may be helpful to do some online research to help you get organized or get started.”

Well, I’m not one to take my own advice. I have goals, but there are way more than one for each month. And, knowing me, I’ll get everything done by April and the list will have to be edited and revamped. So, here is the “guideline” that I’ll follow this year. There are some things at the bottom of the list that I couldn’t add to a particular month … yet.

Please let me know if you want to join me on any of these adventures, or if you have any advice or feedback you want to share. Um, and feel free to support me on these goals!

PS – I put an “x” next to the things that are free! I put a “*” next to the things I’m doing for the first time.

Hi Rocky! When I run the art musuem steps, I will take a picture with you. Thanks.

January

x*Take a Zumba class.

*Take a pole dancing class.

Take an Intro to Aerial Workshop class (Philadelphia School of Circus Arts).

x*Try Wii Fit.

x*Research and organized finances – talk with Tiffany!

*Take a money management class – online? In person?

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