So today I am thirty.  Thirty years of heart pumping, sweat inducing action.

Or sitting behind a computer desk typing.

The good thing is that I’ve learned some things since turning 18 and being legally an adult:

1.  If you find a girl worth marrying – don’t wait!  The worst part of 18-21 was not being married
2. Church legalism kills – I left a few churches and tried out many more.  If you find legalism – move on.
3. Credit cards are not free money – they have cost me thousands of dollars in paid interest and interest unearned on investments
4. Waiting to lose weight is a dumb idea.  I am finally down to below 170 after spending the latter half of my twenties above 170 and 180 and 190
5. I stink at fulfilling new years resolutions like 99% of the rest of the Earth’s population
6. If you find a company worth working for – stick with it.  I love working for my major client because they’ve got great character in the owners.  I can honestly say I love those two guys [and many of the employees there].
7. Be patient.  With your wife/husband, kids, friends, relatives, co-workers, animals, other drivers and yourself.
8. Keep smiling and laughing.  If everyone is laughing, they may be getting a break from a lot of hurt.  Or if they’re doing well before, they’re doing better now.
9. Kiss your wife every day as often and as caringly [SIC] as possible.
10. Spell check your blog.

My children are beautiful, my wife is amazing, my church home continues to amaze me, my job is going well and I’ve learned a lot.  Thanks for participating in my thirtieth birthday!