Engagement

When I was young, I pictured different milestones in my life. I played out the scenarios in my mind as to how things would go- based on my preconceived expectations of a natural course of events.

Things have a way of not exactly turning out as we plan, of course. For example, I would not have been able to predict where I would be working when I was 30. I was not able to predict where I would end up living, or what I would look like, or whether I would have any children by this time. And, I would not have been able to predict that I would be using Facebook as a platform to announce my recent engagement.

So now, as it was when I was young, I find myself picturing what life will be like in the next 30 years, based on this new development. I figure I'm less apt to base much on these predictions, seeing as with age comes wisdom (or so one would hope) and even though I may think I have a plan, life has a way of taking the rug out from under you when you think you have sure footing, when you least expect it.

Is my life at 30 the way that I pictured it when I was younger? I honestly can't say yes or no. What I can say is that I am extremely happy and excited about where things are headed. I have an incredibly wonderful person as a partner. I am healthy, at least for the time being. I have been able to travel and see beautiful parts of the world. I have great friends. I don't know what more I could ask for, really.

Turning 30 was a milestone for me. Getting engaged is another milestone. Do I have a plan for the next 30 years? Yes and no. I think one of the great things in life is to be able to plan for the future, and also be ready to grow and change with the surprises that happen along the way.

I just know that I certainly plan to enjoy the next 30 years.


KRC