Ode to 29

It's my 30th Birthday Eve and I'd like to take a moment to remember 29.  You were a long year, 29.  You were exciting, aggravating, painful, depressing, confusing and joyous all stretched out over your 365 days.  You were a traveller- from New York down the coast to Florida, over to L.A. winding down in Sydney.  You were a job hopper as well.  You finished up a role in wedding planning, went back to waiting tables and bartending only to give that up and be a dog-walker/dinner-maker/laundry-washer, and finally went back to your roots with corporate events.

You got a makeover and then got a tan.  You gained five roomates and now only have one.  You gained residency and unlimited working rights but lost your niche and comfort zones.  You were heartsick and now you're homesick.  You were established and now starting fresh.  You said "Good-bye" much more than "Hello".  So here's one more.  Good-bye, 29!  Hello, 30!