Valya's Blog

Countdown January 26, 2012

I was trying to think of what to write about all day. Now, in less than an hour, I turn 30. I know it’s silly, but it feels quite momentous. It’s rare that I’ve been this aware of how irreversible time is.

Earlier today I was thinking – what am I really good at. I think I’m best at being a student. But facing this milestone, I keep thanking my lucky stars for the opportunity to be at school again, yet wondering what it is I should really do with the rest of my time. Priorities are crystallizing almost by themselves. I am also learning how to let go of some of the countless ambitions. It’s intimidating to think that I have to really focus on a few successful endeavours but it’s also a significant relief to feel comfortable with letting some things go.

Yeah, it’s a rambling kind of night. I feel a little uncertain of how to feel. I’ll check back in tomorrow – let you know how different 30 feels.