Well, the big day was on the 17th, and I have not had a moment of rest since! Needless to say 30 is going fabulously. I could not feel more celebrated about the whole thing. On the 16th (my last day of being 29), I went to the spa with some very dear friends to ease into 30. We got facials and body scrubs then lounged around having drinks and lunch. It was perfect and girlie :)
After having a little wine, ran off to get my hair done and last touches before the party "All about A" I showed up as an Apple and could not believe the effort my friends went to. Some of the attendees were: Algebra, ABBA (the whole group with a dance number), Aqua, Anime, Alana (a friend that could not make it) Aviator, Athlete, Aerobics, Angles, Aliens, Army girl, Animal my favorite AMANDA :) and so many more creative things. The girls that were Amanda (me) had bandages around their ankles, so perfect. I was extremely excited the who party and would scream Happy Birthday when I saw people. Everyone had a great time with the dancing well into the evening. I happy cried for about three days about how many people showed up and put so much effort into making the evening so fantastic.
The next morning two friends flew in from Oslo, Norway to visit so I got to have a relaxed day walking around Shanghai with them and a quiet dinner.
The whole next day (and actually right at midnight of my birthday) I thought, there is nothing I can do to prevent 30. Sounds strange but I really can not believe that I am thirty. I was talking to a friend who just turned 30 and in a way if feels like a wake up call. I find that people are asking my opinion more, or I am just noticing that more and it is a wake up call for me to just evaluate what I want and do it. I am 30 and about to change careers and feel that is what I should be doing, I have already accomplished a lot and feel that if I do not try things, then really what is the point.
So far 30 is great, I feel incredibly loved by my friends and family near and far. I do not think there is any other way to celebrate than being silly and happy with friends, which by far is the best accomplishment that I have made thus far. Thank you all for celebrating.
Well, the big day was on the 17th, and I have not had a moment of rest since! Needless to say 30 is going fabulously. I could not feel more celebrated about the whole thing. On the 16th (my last day of being 29), I went to the spa with some very dear friends to ease into 30. We got facials and body scrubs then lounged around having drinks and lunch. It was perfect and girlie :) 
After having a little wine, ran off to get my hair done and last touches before the party "All about A" I showed up as an Apple and could not believe the effort my friends went to. Some of the attendees were: Algebra, ABBA (the whole group with a dance number), Aqua, Anime, Alana (a friend that could not make it) Aviator, Athlete, Aerobics, Angles, Aliens, Army girl, Animal my favorite AMANDA :) and so many more creative things. The girls that were Amanda (me) had bandages around their ankles, so perfect. I was extremely excited the who party and would scream Happy Birthday when I saw people. Everyone had a great time with the dancing well into the evening. I happy cried for about three days about how many people showed up and put so much effort into making the evening so fantastic.
The next morning two friends flew in from Oslo, Norway to visit so I got to have a relaxed day walking around Shanghai with them and a quiet dinner.
The whole next day (and actually right at midnight of my birthday) I thought, there is nothing I can do to prevent 30. Sounds strange but I really can not believe that I am thirty. I was talking to a friend who just turned 30 and in a way if feels like a wake up call. I find that people are asking my opinion more, or I am just noticing that more and it is a wake up call for me to just evaluate what I want and do it. I am 30 and about to change careers and feel that is what I should be doing, I have already accomplished a lot and feel that if I do not try things, then really what is the point. 
