One of my really good friends just turned 30 last night. I am still reeling from her crazy party.
And in my state of vegetation and recovery today, I really started thinking about the time I turned 30. I remember the fear, the utter denial of it all. How the heck did I get to be 30? Remember all those cool things I said I would have/do by the time I was 30 (have a house, be married to a fabulous man, have two children, be a gazillionaire? What the heck happened?
Then the day came and went like any other. I let my friends buy me martinis and passed out in my friend's guest room, only to wake up the same clutzy, neurotic girl I was the day before. I did not have any more gray hair or wrinkles than I did the day before. In fact, the only thing that was around to remind me I had moved into my third decade of existance was the stupid census surveys that I swear are only around to make sure you know that you are aging.
"Check the age group that applies: 20-24, 25-29, 30-34....."
Yeah thanks stupid census crap for reminding me I'm moving up in boxes.
Anyway in like 2 months I'll be moving on up to 31. And you know what? I'm cool with it. I actually really enjoy being in my 30's. I have and outstanding family, great friends, live in the most beautiful city in the US and am healthier than I have ever been. What is there to complain about? I made it this far, and I am greatful.
So to all of you out there turning 30 this year, have no fear. It's really a pretty awesome age, at least in my opinion. This is the time you really begin to discover just who you are and who you want to be. You stop thinking you know everything and start focusing on all the things you want to learn about. Starting with yourself.
Happy Birthday new 30-year-olds. And welcome to my box.
My box! You can share it with me though, but only if you're good! :P
ReplyDeleteWhen I hit 30 in November 2009, my entire attitude changed about everything. I'm much more relaxed and despite me wanting to be with someone, I tend to not emphasize it as much anymore.
30 is pretty awesome I think! In my twenties I had no idea what I was doing and most of the stuff that came out of my mouth was borderline moronic. Now at least I know I have no idea what I'm doing so I can keep the dumb stuff that comes out of my mouth to a minimum. :-D
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