Who gets a job only to have a new mayor propose cutting the entire budget for the arts? Me. Who gets pre-wedding jitters only one week before the nation is struck dumb by the "Runaway Bride"? Me.
Who turns 30 in the midst of all of this? Me.

I have to say that with all of that hulabaloo, 30 was no big D. I'm actually very happy to finally just move on and close the tattered book of my 20s. Here is the rundown of the Shanono Last of the Millenium Tour:
5 cities, 3 states, 2 continents, 3 colleges, 2 degrees, one fiancee, 3 cars, 13 residences, 2 cellphones, 6 career changes, 6 relationships*, 6,000 bottles of wine

I think that about sums it up. Much like the new pope, I face new challenges. Unlike the new pope, I do hope to live for a while longer. I also am planning on kicking some serious arse in my 30s. Here is a modest list of which I expect to accomplish only half, but half is better than zero, I say:
1) Become a wife,
2) Become a socialite and try to grace local society pages (which is much cheaper when you live in the RIC).
2a) I'm also going to win the "Most Extravagant Hat" competition at the Shirley Polo Cup next month, which I hope will help me with #2.
3) Plan tentatively named "Shannonpalooza" which will bring cool bands to the RIC.
4) Take on a Fran Drescher in "Spinal Tap" like role with local bands (sans nasal accent).
5) I'm going to pick to US cities that have not been graced by my presence and expand my opportunities.
6) Write a book.
6a) Get said book optioned for a screenplay.
6b) But a set of Louis Vuitton luggage.
6c) Buy all of the shoes I've ever wanted and write an article about it for Vogue or Vanity Fair.
6d) Have a drink with Christopher Hitchens.
7) Move to Europe with European husband (it sounds much more exotic than it is, trust me)
8) Have healthcare that does not cost me thousands of dollars every year (see #7)
9) Have a baby.

Somehow, I'm not surprised:

Your Inner European is French!

Smart and sophisticated. You have the best of everything - at least, *you* think so.

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