In the weeks prior to my birthday I was slightly panicky and a little depressed about turning 30. However, on the day of (and the day before), I was surprisingly calm. As I tend to not like surprises much, I get jittery the day my office desk is decorated and when I wake up on my birthday I'm nervous, anticipating what may, or may not, happen that day. This year was different for some reason; I had no expectations or fears. It feels strange having to check that other box on surveys and forms, but everyone has said turning 40 is harder; good thing I have 10 more years to go.

As a birthday present to myself I joined a gym last week; New Fitness for Ladies is right in between work and home, so it's pretty convenient. I started out 3 weeks ago by taking a pilates class and was hooked. It made much more sense to join than pay per class, so now I'm a card carrying member. I've been to 3 pilates and 2 yoga classes and have really enjoyed both. I have also had my first 2 appointments with an instructor to set up my schedule on the weight and cardio machines. I figure my goal in all this is to look, and feel, better in my 30s than I did in my 20s.