It happened. Today’s the day. My twenty-tenth birthday. That’s what comes after twenty-nine, right? Twenty-ten? Ugh, OK, fine. I’m thirty. It’s not that I think thirty is old, it’s just that it sounds weird to say. Do any other former-20-somethings know what I mean? The last time you changed the first number in your age, it was exciting because you weren’t a teenager anymore. Who worries about getting old when they turn 20? No one. You just want to hurry up and turn 21. Fast forward 9 years and you’ve probably graduated from something, maybe gotten married, acquired a couple kids and/or pets, and there’s not really another age to get excited about until you qualify for Medicare. But at least your age always started with a “2.” Suddenly it turns into a “3” and you wonder where the last decade went.
Well, now that I think about it, a lot of decent stuff has happened in the past 10 years. The last decade gained me a bachelor’s degree, a car, a cat, a wife, a blog, a law degree, a good job, and (most recently) a house. Not too shabby, right? And I’m only 30 🙂
Skirt (on sale) // Shirt // similar Shoes // similar Bag (on sale) // similar Sunglasses (under $20) // similar Ring
P.S. If you want to give me a birthday gift (and of course you d0), I’d love a pin or a tweet linking to this post! The gift of new blog readers is the greatest gift of all.
That skirt is gorgeous.
I love the clash of prints.
Jenn | Jennifer Jayne
Happy happy birthday! Take it from someone who knows, your thirties will be WAY better than your twenties – promise 🙂
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Happy happy happy birthday! You look beautiful and not a day over 27, at the very oldest.
I tweeted your post…Happy Birthday! Getting older really is a gift…otherwise you’re dead (no joke). As we get older you realize this wonderful fact as many of our acquaintances/friends pass away. Just something nice & happy to think about! jodie
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Happy birthday! I’m also turning 30, in about 12 days, and I’m feeling a little… strange about it. I’m not upset to turn 30, and I’m really happy with my life path, but still… 30.
Enjoy your day! 🙂
Happy Birthday! For me, turning 30 was actually kind of great (I’m 31). After looking back at everything I had experienced from 20-30 and realizing that I had a whole new decade to pack with new experiences before having to think about hitting another milestone (and 40 is still young too!) I was simply filled with excitement for the future. For me, turning 26 was much harder than turning 30 haha. Enjoy the day!
Why did I think you were several years younger than me? Anyway, yeah, I feel you on turning 30. Now I’m getting dangerously close to 31 and it is weird. Being in my 30s sounds super grown up, and I don’t know when I will feel like a grownup! I mean, I’ve got the husband, house, and baby. I’m a grownup, I think. But still feel 22! Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy happy birthday! Welcome to the club of 30 year old’s blogging with the early 20-somethings. 🙂 I turned 30 at the end of July and totally still feel like a child, not an adult.
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Happy birthday, and welcome to 30! It’s not too bad, but I don’t think I’ll ever feel like a grown up. Here’s to the next decade and all of the awesomeness it will bring!
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Happy birthday! Yeah, I get it — 30 takes some getting used to, but your 30s really are the best. TRUST.
I used to think that was a thing people said to make themselves feel better about aging, but nope: it all just keeps getting better 🙂