Monday, November 16, 2009

Goodbye 20s!


Today is my last day as a twenty-something. Tomorrow I officially join another decade. I'm actually excited. I feel like it's a new beginning. My 20s were long and I faced many challenges. I had lots of fun but at the same time my stress levels were always very high. I feel more in control of my life now. And while I'm in a strange place at this moment: just moved countries, living with my mother, unemployed and single - I know in about 6 months things will be different and better. This is my blank slate for the moment and I can determine the next steps.

In January I made a huge list of things I wanted to get done by 30 and I didn't get most of them done. But I'm completely ok with that because I got some of the most important things done.

- I got out of a job that made me really unhappy
- I got out of a somewhat unhappy relationship
- I ran a marathon
- I raised a goodly amount of money for charity
- I designed my first knit pattern
- I taught myself a new craft (beading) and hope to start selling stitch markers on my etsy shop soon

And now I still have lots of other things to do but I'm hopeful and I look forward to my 30s.

3 comments:

Diana said...

OK, I think you missed some great many other accomplishments. If I were you I would add...traveled to Africa, lived in London, wrote on my blog regularly and knitted fabulous items...just to name a few!
Happy birthday and hope your 30s are sensational. They are my favorite decade by far.

Kathy said...

Happy Birthday! I'm sure you're asleep by now, but I didn't want to leave a comment BEFORE you entered my decade.

May the year and the decade bring you much joy and laughter.

piretta said...

Caryl,

you left out smth from your list which you accomplished- travel and visit Estonia;)

May your next decade be happy& filled with happiness!