Thirty.

Thirty things I know at the age of thirty...

1. Wearing nail polish is an easy way to have an instant smile.
2. Everything happens for a reason.
3. It's so, so important to have faith in yourself.
4. Being compassionate & kind to everyone is far more important than having friends.
5. Having a plan & being prepared brings success.
6. The Today Show is a great way to start your day!
7. Water is a boring drink but, necessary!
8. The scriptures can be very fulfilling when you study them vs. read them.
9. Going out to breakfast is an awesome way to enjoy the weekend.
10. God is in control. Even when we don't really understand our circumstances, He does.
11. It's better to take a risk & fail than to never try.
12. If you take a drink of water but swallow it upside down it takes away hiccups 99% of the time.
13. Simply wishing something will happen doesn't make it happen. Action is required.
14. Being a disciple of Christ is much more than saying you believe & attending church on Sunday.
15. Party planning is in my blood.
16. It's important to take time for yourself each & everyday. If you don't, you'll get burnt out.
17. Dr Pepper is delicious.
18. Getting dressed everyday (even on a day at home) makes you more productive.
19. Just because someone is "family", doesn't mean they automatically care about you or your life.
20. Reality TV can become addicting.
21. Taking time to make a dinner plan helps so much, especially on busy days.
22. Prayer really does change things.
23. Record keeping is very important to me. I feel a great sense of obligation to my future generations.
24. Sometimes a PB&J is the perfect breakfast!
25. Creating makes your heart happy.
26. The temple is a place where troubles melt like lemon drops.
27. It's okay to ask for help.
28. One of the most important things to gain in this life is a personal relationship with Heavenly Father.
29. I like living where it is quiet while still being close to a freeway.
30. Thirty is just the beginning for me & all that I will accomplish.