My Thoughts on Turning 30!
Sunday was my 30th birthday. It really doesn’t seem real. I still feel like I’m 25! I have lots of conflicting thoughts about turning 30. Mostly, I’m grateful. It’s kind of morbid but I think about all the people that haven’t made it this far and how grateful I’d be to make it to 90! Seriously, so many things can go wrong – whether it’s an illness or an accident – that can take you from this world. Ok – enough with the depressing thoughts.
My 20’s were great. I was able to go to graduate school and I married my high school sweetheart when I was 26. I’ve done a little bit of traveling. I live in California! I started this blog and have had a lot of free time to work on my hobbies. So overall I’ve been really blessed.
But there are always those thoughts in the back of your head about all the things you thought you would have accomplished by now. I thought I would have been married at 22 and have an amazing career and at least one kid by now. I think it’s also hard to be so involved in social media and blogging where you see these girls who have traveled the world, gotten married and have amazing careers – all before age 25. OR they have decided to start a family early and have at least two kids by the time they are 30. I don’t fit into either of these categories and it has me wondering if I did something wrong.
So in one sense I wish I could go back to 22 and “try again”. I don’t believe people when they say they have no regrets. I have a ton of regrets and wish I could go back and change things. But at the same time I know I’ve learned a lot. And hopefully I won’t make the same mistakes.
This past year I FINALLY found a somewhat permanent job in my field. I’m teaching preschool music part time. So I’m excited for my 30’s. I think they’ll bring more contentment, less insecurities, and more clarity. It just keeps getting better, right? 😉
Outfit Details:
Sweater: J.Crew Factory
Shorts: J.Crew Factory
Shoes: Gap
Necklace: Loft
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Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe that you are 30 and you are amazing!
Oh, your thirties will be the best time of you, I promise! I feel likely twenties were my learning years, and my thirties are for finding what makes me happy and doing that (and not caring what others think;) You will ROCK your thirties!
Happy Birthday!!! I love your blog so much! Your outfit post are so inspiring!
Aww…Thanks so much!
Happy Birthday!!!!! I hope that your 30's are amazing!
xo,
Angela
I am also turning 30 this year. I totally understand what you are saying in regards to feeling lucky because a lot of people never made it to 30, that is exactly how I feel about it.
As for careers, I still don't have a 'proper career'. I've also have a collection of random jobs and I feel a slight panic for not 'having my act together' at the age of thirty. But at the same time, I feel confident that I'll find something (does that even make sense?)
I started dating my husband at 18 and got married and also got married at the age of 26.
So from someone who lives across the world from you, but who is going through something similar… Happy Birthday! Being 30 will be fantastic!
It's so strange to think about being 30. It doesn't seem like that long ago when 30 was this far away, unimaginable age, at which point I would of course have my life together. It's just as messy at it ever was, but at least in the past few years I've taken some strides to get where I want to be. And I can say, good days, bad days, whatever, that I'm happy.
Maybe 30 isn't such a big deal, I mean, you still look 25, and there is no reason to correct anyone who assumes that.
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Happy belated birthday Jessica! I definitely think it's natural to rethink and analyze your life anytime a birthday hits. I know I do it. Here's to a new and great chapter!
xo Adri
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Welcome to the Dirty 30s! I turned 30 a couple of years ago, and honestly, it was the most amazing thing. I love everything about being in this decade–like you, I totally feel like I have a better grasp on things, have less insecurities and even though I'm not close to where I want to be, I'm taking small steps to get there and it's pretty fulfilling! Also, I love your outfit–shorts, t-shirts and flats are my go-to! Plus, the colors and pattern are really cute!
Welcome to the 30's. I'm 31 and I remember turning 30, and I have loved entering my 30's. I'm only one year into my 30's but I have enjoyed them more so far than my 20's. I think the main reason is because I spent my 20's figuring out who I am. Now that I know who I am, I am discovering more confidence in myself. I love your outfit by the way.
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Welcome to the 30's. I'm 31 and I remember turning 30, and I have loved entering my 30's. I'm only one year into my 30's but I have enjoyed them more so far than my 20's. I think the main reason is because I spent my 20's figuring out who I am. Now that I know who I am, I am discovering more confidence in myself. I love your outfit by the way.
Diary of Elegance
http://diaryofelegance.blogspot.ca/
Welcome to the Dirty 30s! I turned 30 a couple of years ago, and honestly, it was the most amazing thing. I love everything about being in this decade–like you, I totally feel like I have a better grasp on things, have less insecurities and even though I'm not close to where I want to be, I'm taking small steps to get there and it's pretty fulfilling! Also, I love your outfit–shorts, t-shirts and flats are my go-to! Plus, the colors and pattern are really cute!
Happy belated birthday Jessica! I definitely think it's natural to rethink and analyze your life anytime a birthday hits. I know I do it. Here's to a new and great chapter!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
It's so strange to think about being 30. It doesn't seem like that long ago when 30 was this far away, unimaginable age, at which point I would of course have my life together. It's just as messy at it ever was, but at least in the past few years I've taken some strides to get where I want to be. And I can say, good days, bad days, whatever, that I'm happy.
Maybe 30 isn't such a big deal, I mean, you still look 25, and there is no reason to correct anyone who assumes that.
http://www.iamchiconthecheap.com
I am also turning 30 this year. I totally understand what you are saying in regards to feeling lucky because a lot of people never made it to 30, that is exactly how I feel about it.
As for careers, I still don't have a 'proper career'. I've also have a collection of random jobs and I feel a slight panic for not 'having my act together' at the age of thirty. But at the same time, I feel confident that I'll find something (does that even make sense?)
I started dating my husband at 18 and got married and also got married at the age of 26.
So from someone who lives across the world from you, but who is going through something similar… Happy Birthday! Being 30 will be fantastic!
Aww…Thanks so much!
Happy Birthday!!! I love your blog so much! Your outfit post are so inspiring!
Happy Birthday!!!!! I hope that your 30's are amazing!
xo,
Angela
Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe that you are 30 and you are amazing!
Oh, your thirties will be the best time of you, I promise! I feel likely twenties were my learning years, and my thirties are for finding what makes me happy and doing that (and not caring what others think;) You will ROCK your thirties!