Thirty, Nerdy, and Arriving

Yesterday was my 30th birthday.  30.  Ten years ago that sounded so "old".  Now, it doesn't seem like that at all.  Maybe because I don't want to seem old.  Maybe because I never thought I'd still be single at 30.  I am.  But you know what?  God has done some great things in my life in the last 30 years.  I've gotten eternal ife.  I've gotten a great family that loves me and has raised me up in the way I should go.  I've gotten great friends that stick by me no matter what and encourage me.  I've gotten to travel and live in some of the most beautiful, unique, and amazing places on earth.  I've gotten to be educated at some of the best schools.  I've gotten to work at some of the best jobs.  I've gotten to live a great life.  Wow...what God has done in 30 years?!?!  If that is what He can do in the first 30...I can't imagine what He is going to do in the next 30 years!  For this 30th year of my life, I've set some new goals.  I want to make a little change, so I figured this was a great year to do it....start this new decade off right.  I want to lose 40 pounds and train for a half-marathon.  Yes....Brook wants to run.  I know, shocking!  I'm starting off slow.  There is a cool pair of running shoes that I want.  So, instead of just buying them.  I have to work for them.  I have to lose either 20 pounds or be able to run 3 miles without stopping---whichever comes first.  Another goal I'm setting for this year is a spiritual goal.  I still haven't thought through all the ins and outs of it....but I'm thinking of memorzing 30 passages of scripture...not just a verse...but a passage.  I also want to make it a goal to share Christ more often.  I haven't thought of a specific number, but I am praying through that.  If you know me, then you know this is a bit difficult for me.  I'm not a disciplined person, so I'm trying to incorprate some discipline in my life.  WIth my physical and spiritual goals, I think that I can learn some discipline.  Anyway, thank you for joining me on this journey.  I'll try to keep you updated on progress, and what God is doing in this chapter of my life!  Here's to the next decade!