I'm 30! New goal setting

So the day that inspired joy and trepidation is here, I'm now 30, an adult.

Here are some goals I had set for myself to achieve at this age

1) complete a college degree, grad degree?

2) start a career

3) possibly get married, be in a serious relationship

4) possibly have a kid

5) have a house, small but comfy

6) lose 30 pounds by my 30th birthday (a newer goal set last year and... achieved!)

- Mashallah I have achieved these goals, tentative and otherwise. I'm very happy that I've accomplished so much in my beginning adult years, the best being my awesome son.

Now I've been freaking out about what goals to have now. But I've been contemplating about who I am as a person compared to 10 years ago and here are some changes that have been made-

1) I'm more confident in being myself (silly, a loner, standing out in this white, Christian society.)

2) I'm learning the importance of follow through and doing the right thing, no matter how uncomfortable

3) I'm not losing myself (trying anyway) within my relationships with others, separating my feelings for them and prioritizing my own feelings

4) I'm more realistic that life is not always going to be fun and good times but that the bad moments are not world ending

5) I'm optimistic of the future as I know I can have a part in its outcome and not a helpless, inactive bystander

So now that I've spent my birthday exploring the beauty of nature (Cave of the Winds still rocks) and the awesomeness of good food and absorbing that I am now 30 and no longer have the youthful idiocy excuse to do illogical things, here is my tentative new life goals

1) remain fit and active- go down to 140 ish and stay there (not just for vanity but for the satisfaction of working hard to achieve a goal)

2) have a successful teaching, social services career

3) be a more patient and less reactive parent and person in general

4) do what's best for me, even if it’s hard for me to do

5) not hold myself back, from being creative or otherwise due to anxiety of unfamiliarity (like starting a book or living a life elsewhere)

So heres to my new adult years and to using my life experience to be a much realer person


nicely worded article on turning 30
great list on things to know by 30

Mini rant response- Article: What if Tebow were Muslim?

re: article http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/12/07/what-if-tim-tebow-were-muslim/

Good points- why is it ok to have 1/2 naked cheerleaders but not a guy who shows his faith? showing religion it makes "ppl too uncomfortable"? seriously? when the islamphobia dies down, one day inshallah, ppl of faith will still catch shit over daring to be religous. But it will always be ok to show your 'assets' in public. This reminds me of how its so hard for hijabis and other ppl of faith to just be allows to be religious without harassment- why should I change my way of praising God just because you feel its being 'pushed at you' and faith should 'be private.' As long as a person isn't dropping religious literature at your feet or spouting off about how ppl need to change to their faith, then it is private. Lets hide that some ppl are women and men since that can make ppl uncomfortable. Some things cant and shouldn't be concealed and least of all ones faith.

I will admit, as a Broncos fan I am excited about the great performance of Tim Tebow. I was at first a little affronted by his mention of Jesus at press conferences but perhaps because I'm indoctrinated to shun 'public displays of faith' Now I feel inspired to be a better Muslim as this person loves God so much that he applies his faith to every aspect of his job. Thats brave in this culture, even for an accepted religion. I feel reminded of how we need to treat this world as the distraction filled playground that it is and prepare always for heaven with strong and ever present faith. So pray on, Tebow (and winning more games always helps too)