While I don't pretend to ignore the fact that it's a little weird to think about, but today, I bid adieu to my twenties. I realize that my revealing this step into another decade would have made my early twenty-something-self balk at the thought of telling people so openly as I am now. Surely, while my twenties were awesome, I also grew wiser in all sorts of ways that make me look forward to the next decade...and all of the ones to follow.
In my twenties, I (while not so gracefully at times) learned my favorite lesson: life's all about people. By that, I mean, the people you surround yourself with. I've been fortunate enough to have met some amazing people in the last decade. People who have changed my perspective on things, have taught me something and who have inspired me. These same people, more than likely, are very much like-minded and have a craving or passion to change something in their corner of the world. Little or big, these passion-seekers are making strides for a better something and I couldn't be more grateful to know them.
Of course, with the recent departure from the normal 9-5 working life, my mind has been excitedly dreaming up some great stuff that I plan to keep in my back pocket as I nurture and grow my business. Today, I couldn't be in more sure that I'm right where I should be, doing what I love. And the best part is meeting people who have found inspiration from my story and are finding their own. I'm convinced that we're all witnessing an interesting time, where more people are understanding that chasing passions isn't a bad thing and owning your own business can be such a great complement to the quality of life we are seeking.
I'm happy now and I hope to continue to keep it that way. Like an inspirational thirteen-year-old once said: when I grow up, I just want to be happy. I think that's just what I'll do.
Yes, this MY cake from last night. The bakery goofed because they probably couldn't figure out why anyone would be named "Thy" so, naturally, Troy was better. And, while I may be 30, George might think my spirit is MUCH younger at times :)