My 30 Things List: Part 4

Here we go again....we're on the fourth installment of our little series here.  We're over halfway done now, can you believe it?  If you missed any of the prior parts, be sure to check them out here.

Every woman should know...

How she likes her eggs (ala Julia Roberts in Runaway Bride).  Oh, that Julia Roberts.....love her.  Again, this item has much more to do with knowing yourself and far less to do with eggs.  But the idea is important.  Every 30 year old woman should know herself and what she likes, apart from a relationship.  And then when she gets into a relationship, she has to be true to herself.  Women need to understand that it's important not to lose herself just because she is a "we" instead of a "me."

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?” ~Marianne Williamson


That she cannot marry someone just so she does not hurt another person's feelings.  Oh listen, I have given this advice to several people in my life.  The bottom line is that you are living your life.  And you have to make decisions that are right for you.  Whether it be ending a relationship or leaving a job or changing hair dressers....whatever.  My mom told me years ago that no one was going to look out for you in the world except for you.  Sometimes, that means making decisions that are hurtful for another person.  But you can't end up giving up your dream or missing your calling or settling for the wrong relationship just because you don't want to hurt someone else's feelings.

"When you do what you fear most, then you can do anything."  ~Stephen Richards

Every woman should have...

An "I Voted" sticker from an election.  I don't care if you are Democrat or Republican or Tea Party or Pink Panther-whatever party....vote.  It's your right.  One that people fought and died for.  But also, if you are going to vote, do your homework and make an informed decision on candidates and issues.  Don't vote just based upon the biased media coverage that happens on every channel.  That's all I'll say about that.

“Have you ever stopped to ponder the amount of blood spilt, the volume of tears shed, the degree of pain and anguish endured, the number of noble men and women lost in battle so that we as individuals might have a say in governing our country?  Honor the lives sacrificed for your freedoms. Vote.” ~Richelle Goodrich

Pictures hung on her wall.  You guys can thank Cousin Swiss Mister for this one.  A while back he was talking to a friend about feeling unhappy and unsettled.  She asked if he had any pictures hung on his wall, which he admitted he did not.  When you hang pictures on your wall, it give you a place to belong.  It's important to fit somewhere.  You get that with each of those little nail holes.

"A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it."  ~George Augustus Moore

A comfort hoodie.  There is nothing I like more than a big ol' comfy hoodie.  When I have a rough day, I put one on and instantly feel better.  Seriously, it's like some sort of anti-depressant for me.  When I was in law school, I took every final I ever had in a hoodie.  Something about it is comforting and just makes me happy.  Plus, my favorite one is orange, so that instantly makes me even happier.

My favorite OSU hoodie.

Because of this comfort hoodie bit, I'm linking up with my dear friend Almost Gypsy Soul for Soul Food Friday.  Check out her blog.  Follow her.  She's awesome.