My Next Thirty Years

Today's song highlights the song more so than the artist, although I love Tim McGraw. But I love the song's author as well, Phil Vassar, so the song gets all the talk! :) Phil Vassar, the author of the song, is a great musician in his own right. He plays the piano like a genius and has a great voice. I have always loved him. Tim McGraw, the recorder of the song, is a great singer and I love all his music. So it's like a dream to have two fave's come together to produce such a great song!
I turned 30 a while ago (GRIN) and remember listening to this song and thinking, "yes!" I love all the ways the song is suggesting to celebrate the next 30 years of life. And I love it to because something happens when you turn 30. Do those of you who have passed that milestone know what I mean? It's kind of undefinable. But it's like you become suddenly comfy in your own skin, it's like you settle down within yourself. Oh sure there are other things like your health and body start doing wacky things but the core of who you are begins to really settle down. I don't know, it's hard to explain but it's true! So far, I have LOVED my thirties. LOVED THEM. So much so that I am looking forward to my next 30 years!

My Next Thirty Years - Phil Vassar
My Next Thirty Years - Tim McGraw

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