THIRTY
Yes, I'm now thirty (as of Aug 15th).
Yes, I still ride a skateboard, snowboard, surfboard, dress
funny and have tattoos.
Things I still love:
Being married, coffee, beer, travel, culture, music, adventure sports, movies, chips & salsa, art, fashion, clouds, ocean, our pets. Ok, the list goes on forever.
How do I see the world now at thirty? Well, most of the time it's viewed through a pair of sunglasses, windows from the house, driving in a car and like a excited kid with questions. Obviously, that is literal but so much changes depending on what perspective and environment you are looking out from. Sometimes, life whizzes past you like scenery and other times you just want to stop and look at it a little more carefully, whether it's somewhere removed or right up close. I ponder these things because there's always so much to see. I prefer it this way so I can learn to look, observe and really see beyond the surface of things. I see the world and my life as a place where both undeserved blessings and struggles always happen. But I try to embrace that. Embracing my weaknesses, adventures, awkwardness, challenges, passions, individuality and the things that are "me" will keep me living and not just existing. My heart's desire is to have real community, grow closer with the Lord, my wife, family and friends. I want to be used in the world fully for God's glory and to stay young at heart. So here's to joining the ranks of the adults. Stay young at heart, adventurous and be blessed everyone.
~ Jared
