27 Things

In an effort to write a post about my birthday, I have chosen to borrow an idea from POM. The following is a list of 27 cool things about being 27. Yes, this girl has turned 27. So, here goes...

1. A friend of mine told me that I am officially in my late 20's. I don't know if I am necessarily okay with that, but it is definitely a fact.
2. I enjoy being single and living by myself.
   
3. After ending a 4 year relationship... I don't have to listen to friends and extended family continuously ask me when I am going to get married...
4. Now I have to listen to co-workers and even people I don't know suggest people they can set me up with...
   
5. I think I finally realized I don't need to get inebriated to have fun...all the time... I think.
   
6. On a friday night, I would much rather curl up with a glass of wine and a good book, or watch a game.
7. I know what it's like to have a good nights sleep and would much rather prefer crawling into to bed at 9 than staying up until the butt crack of dawn (or after 11pm) partying.
   
8. I am settled into my career and comfortable with my job, where I am living, and what I have made of myself.
9. I have realized I am lucky to have found my passion in life... and enjoy going to work each and every day.
10. I am thinking about purchasing my own home. Thinking being the operative word.
    
11. I have goals; short-term and long-term.
12. I have done my best to accomplish my goals and have done pretty well so far.
13. I am responsible and pay off all credit cards each month.
14. I have a savings account that has usually only touched to pay off my student loan in huge chunks.
15. I am able to say no when someone wants to buy me a shot.. and I stick to my gun.
16. I know what kind of food is good for me and do my best to eat well.
    
17. I have also learned what kind of crap is bad for me and have cut that out of my diet... soda in particular.
18. When it comes to working out, I stick with it ... even if friends try to keep me out late.
19. I know my priorities.
20. It doesn't bother me when others tease me about my "obsessive" or "crazy" workout routine (involving my mini-tri and early morning workouts).
21. I am up earlier on the weekends... afraid to waste the day away in bed.
22. I have more self confidence.
23. I am still learning from my mistakes.
    
24. I make all my decisions.
25. I look for positive in every situation.
26. I am appreciative of those in my life. Both friends and family.
27. I know that life is short and I try to live it to the fullest each and every day.