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Hey All,

The month of February is upon us. Which means, I am nearly 30, a number in which most people freak out, but....I am very anxious for that to happen. Today’s blog title is brought to you by Burt Bacarach as I think it sums up my twenties perfectly. So with that…the final blog of my 20’s….

Ten Things I liked and Disliked about my Twenties -

Liked about 20 – I got a new car. Which was pretty cool.
Disliked about being 20 – My brother Michael mysteriously moving into my apartment while I was in Seattle for a month, and then refusing to leave. Oh, and Alaska Air Flight 261, we all worked there…terrible.

Liked about 21 – Um…biggest party to date. Nearly 200 people showed up. Also went to Vegas and won nearly 5,000 on my birthday. Epic.
Disliked about 21 – 9/11. Terrible, tragic, sad.

Liked about 22 – USC. Best. School. Ever
Disliked about 22 – Living out of a suitcase, but even that was fun at times.

Liked about 23 – Having a child and getting married, and finishing USC
Disliked about 23 – Getting Married, yes both a like and dislike....

Liked about 24 – Getting into a much better department at work
Disliked about 24 – Enrolling at DeVry because my job said my Film Degree wasn’t sufficient enough for a “business”

Liked about 25 – Going to Hawaii
Disliked about 25 – Still being Married

Liked about 26 – Getting the biggest raise I have gotten to date…its was ginormous.
Disliked about 26 – Nothing.

Liked about 27 – Divorce was final
Disliked about 27 – Paying all of the bills on my own

Liked about 28 – Several Vegas Trips, and my 10 Year High School Reunion, beating Cancer twice
Disliked about 28 – Getting cancer twice, and getting my apartment robbed. Awesome.

LOVED about 29 – Met THE most amazing woman ever, this is not a joke.. Lived the dream of making a film.
Disliked about 29 – The death of my brother, and the fact that the film was never finished, due to some actors.

So my twenties to me….weren’t that great. Lots happened that were good, but I feel a lot happened that weren’t that great. If I had to really sum up my twenties…I would say I am glad to get it over with. I am fortunate to have made it to my 30’s (still a week away) because so many people are less fortunate to do so. I am excited to see what the next decade brings.

I finished writing my book. It took me just over 8 days, but it should top out around 112 pages in Word which will translate to about 150 pages in book format or so. I feel like James Patterson (dude writes a new book nearly every 2-3 weeks) To say it was difficult to write…understatement. It was needed though, I needed to get all of that out. In the process of typing it up now, which as I go, I am adding more and elaborating on it. Should be done typing it sometime this week or early next week.

What else is going on….hmmmm….lots of nothing. I am focusing on what I can do to make my life better and those that I care about. That’s really where my focus is right now. I refuse to allow my 30’s to be like my 20’s, so I am very focused on improving my quality of life. Nothing will stop me from reaching my goals right now.

TV Show of the week is LOST. Season 6 kicks off tonight, and many people are looking forward to it. You can catch up on the first 5 seasons here.

Movie of the Week is Up in the Air. George Clooney is such a wonderful actor. I love the guy. Too bad he is starting to look older, but he gives a good performance (as usual) in this film. Just one of the best actors of our generation.

Song of the week is Sexy Chick byDavid Guetta Featuring Akon. This song is everywhere lately and I am sure it will be playing Saturday when we are out and about for my 30th.

Name of the week is Tikeba. Because…we just can’t make this stuff up. Not sure how people come up with names, but they certainly are humorous to me.

The coming days include a busy 8 days…

Tuesday – Well, the pretend work day is here. So right now I am just blogging and catching up on other things…oh and looking for stuff for Saturday.
Wednesday – “Working at home” which means I am not working….most likely typing up my book
Thursday – In the office, back to pretend work. My dad comes to town for a few days
Friday – no plans, maybe a nice dinner with my girlfriend to start the weekend off
Saturday – Busy, busy, busy….start off with a flag football tournament, then a nap, then going out for my birthday. Of which I take no responsibility for the pictures it may produce as I am assuming I may be intoxicated before I arrive. Vanesa…we may need to hire someone to carry me up the stairs….
Sunday – SuperBowl Sunday...GO COLTS...more specifically Go Peyton Manning! Also, not sure where we are watching it. I actually really am just hoping I am coherent enough to experience it...after Saturday nights parties...
Monday – Off, going to enjoy a nice week of my 30th birthday, so I am not working at all.
Tuesday – Lil C’s 4th Birthday! Exciting! And another off day for me.
Wednesday the 10th – My actual birthday, a day full of doing nothing. Blog day as well and it is currently titled Mr. Blue Sky (the theme of my 30’s, and such a great great song) and will include many predictions for my 30's....

The end of the blog is here. It’s going to be a wonderful/awesome/amazing week. I am excited about the next phase/decade of my life. I am excited about where it’s headed. Hope you all have a great week, be safe…and God Bless.