Agood friend and I were talking a while back, and as the conversation went on, it’s as if I turned a psychological corner. She, like me, is also in her thirties and absolutely loves it. When I was 29, I dreaded what the next year would bring. But let’s be real. It’s JUST a number! My dear friend made it clear that her thirties was her best decade yet.
The more we talked, the more I agreed with her. The thirties brings about two subtle but very positive things: it is the time when you’ve gained some mileage under your belt, so to speak. And this decade is when people usually start to take you seriously. (If you have children before you enter your thirties, I think the latter one may come a bit sooner.)
I definitely have had plenty of life experiences, but I wouldn’t change them for anything. I’ve also learned when to speak up, and when to bite my tongue. I’ve gotten myself into a lot less trouble in my thirties!
Here’s a lovely list of 30 13 things (because, let’s face it, 30 would be crazy long) as to why I’m thankful for this decade:
- God
- My husband Jeremy
- Family
- Friends
- Dogs (x4)
- Coffee!
- Books
- Technology
- Healthy boundaries
- Circumstances and experiences of life, both good and bad
- Fresh, new ideas (because everyone needs to think outside the box)
- Work that matters
- The ability to make a difference
If you haven’t been there yet, I truly hope you’ll look forward to it! If this decade has come and gone for you, I hope you’ll look back with only fond memories.
