Happy BIG Three 0

I have always celebrated my birthdays, I always that person that gets super excited and plans to celebrate all month long. I make a big deal about it, it is my own personal holiday. 

Some people get all excited about NYFW and go all out, me? I think I will like to start calling it Chica Fashion Birthday Week lol I have never used a hashtag but this year I think I will go with #CFBW.

I have always made sure I had my hair, nails and outfits all lined up and in check. No detail left unturned, I have worked out, dieted, tanned, waxed you name it I have done it in preparation for celebratory events.  From haircuts, to blow outs to new colors, I have done it.  

I have gotten tattoos, I celebrated in the club for every birthday from 21 to 26,  I've gone to movies, dinners and have had adventures in New York City. I can truly and honestly say that I have enjoyed all of my birthdays. I feel blessed and thankful to have been able to even make it to 30 let alone have done all that I have and experienced all that I have although I have yet to go to the Texas State Fair. Also this year I really wanted to celebrate in the Dominican Republic during Dominicana Moda but alas it wasn't possible.


I have done some what of a little list, not only of achievements but of failures and sorrows too because all that I have seen and been through has made me the fabulous woman I am today. I am thankful to The Lord for every minute of his grace, favor and mercy thus far.

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The Big Three 0...

• 30: My most anticipated birthday.... my current age.
  
• 29: How old I was when I birthed my son, my prince, my precious gift from above.
  
• 28: A day in february in February when my childhood home burned down.
  
• 27: The year I reconciled myself with Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour. My redeemer, the author of my life.
  
• 26: The year I thought I had it all 
  
• 25: How old I was when I was pregnant my angel, who The Lord used to keep me sane for the next three years.
  
• 24: Age I got my dream car, a 2008 Camry SE.... I loved that car!
  
• 23: My anni- 10/23 & How old I was when i met the man who the Lord had set apart for me, my husband Alex 
  
• 22: Best Summer of my young adulthood 
  
• 21: How old I was when I was a victim of domestic abuse
  
• 20: When I financed my first car, first and last time my credit score was that high lol
  
• 19: How old I was when I moved in with my boyfriend & The age I was when i met my bff, my sister
  
• 18: When I got my first tattoo
  
• 17: How old I was when I had my first kiss and joined the United States Army
  
• 16: The age I decided to turn my back on The Lord and backslid
  
• 15: How old I was when I got my first Forever 21 outfit.
  
• 14: The year I got baptized
  
• 13: The age when I started High School
  
• 12: The age I was when I started cooking the Thanksgiving Turkey
  
• 11: Number of years I was so far gone from all things Jesus
  
• 10: Number of times I think I traveled to the Dominican Republic while dating my husband long distance
  
• 9: Amount of tattoos I will have after I get two more
  
• 8: Nothing, seriously I came up with nothing. I am totally blank.
  
• 7: My birthdate - 10/7 & Number of years I have been with my husband 
  
• 6: How old I was when I met my 1st best friend, Jessica. It was the 1st day of 1st grade
  
• 5: The aga I learned to ride a bike with no training wheels & The amount of years I have been married
  
• 4: The number of kids I thought I always wanted to have.
  
• 3: The amount of times I've had my heart broken
  
• 2: The number of beautiful babies I have.
  
• 1: Amount of classes I'm missing for an Associates degree
  

A good part of my life in 30 lines but not everything, I can say this though... This isn't all of me there has been much more and there is much more to come. God has a plan for me and even when I don't see it or understand it, I know all things are working together for my good. 

This thought really sums up my frame of mind now that I am 30 and I thank God for this kingdom mentality. I thank Him for saving me when he did, for allowing me to see 30, to birth two amazing children and to be amongst my most loved ones.