30 things in 30 years

In less than a weeks time I will be turning 30. It was always an age that seemed so far away and I remember as a teenager thinking about what I would do during my 20s and what I would have achieved by 30. Some of it happened and some of it didn't but as I was pondering I came up with a list of 30 significant things that have happened in my 30 years. Not all of these things may seem significant to you, not all of things have been pleasant or enjoyable, some of these things are only significant because of the people or places linked with these experiences and some I just think are 'cool' but each of these things is significant to me and my life....

1. Getting married
2. Becoming a mother
3. Quitting university
4. Learnt to read
5. Laughed until I cried
6. Eaten pizza in Italy
7. Seen a show on Broadway
8. Had a conversation with a stranger
9. Eaten tapas in Spain
10. Stood in the desert
11. Been in a band
12. Had a picnic on the beach
13. Seen Julie Walters play 'Mrs O' live on stage
14. Listened to jazz at Ronnie Scotts
15. Stood at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
16. Had afternoon tea at the Dorchester
17. Seen in the New Year in Prague
18. Been on Radio 1
19. Worked backstage on a West End show
20. Watched Shakespeare in Stratford upon Avon
21. Truly appreciated the moment
22. Bought a house
23. Trained as a counsellor
24. Eaten fish that I've caught
25. Been to the opera
26. Learnt to drive
27. Had a full body massage
28. Watched ballet
29. Learnt to play a musical instrument
30. Become a Christian

This list is in no particular order and are a fraction of the many experiences that I have had so far but as I sit here and reflect, I feel privileged to have done so much and excited to get on and do some more!