Deep thoughts from a 30 year old

I have been thinking a lot about my life lately. I have always heard that getting older is great because you are wiser. I really believe this. I have been 30 for over 6 months now, and as I look back over the last several months I can see that I have been living my life different then I ever have before. For one thing, I can say that I am truly happy. Even when things aren't going like I would like I can say that I am happy. I am truly enjoying everything about my life even the things that have seemed completely mundane to me in the past I am enjoying. Like doing the dishes for example. I actually don't completely hate doing dishes any more. I look at it in a completely different way. (I am still working on the laundry thing however.)
I have finally found myself and who I have always wanted to be, and who I knew I always was inside. I am now changing things in my life that I have always wanted and tried to change without any luck. It seems easier now, even though I think that it is more my perception of life that is actually making it easier. I feel like I have overcome some great trials that have made me stronger and wiser. These experiences are helping me get through the trials that I have now. Hopefully in a little bit easier way then in the past.
Now, I don't think that it just magically happened over night on my birthday, but because I have been reflecting back I have noticed it more.
I am proud to be 30! I am excited to get older. Hey, I might even love my 40th birthday! I don't think I will ever try to hide my age because I am proud. (My mom still says that she is 29! HA! I am older then her.)