The older I get—or maybe just the longer I live—the more I see that time changes perspective.
Next weekend marks the turn of a decade for me… the closing of a most wonderful chapter of my life—my 20s, the decade that saw me growing into adulthood, meeting and marrying an amazing man, birthing four beautiful children, learning how to be a mom, beginning my journey of homeschooling, and so much more—and the start of a new chapter, my 30s, which holds treasures and trials and teachings yet unknown to me.
Up until about the past year, I could have identified myself with the camp of 20-somethings who dread turning 30—you know, the “29 forever” people. Thirty just seemed like the edge of “old” to me; and I didn’t think I liked the thought of arriving there.
But over the past year, as my 30th birthday has steadily approached even against my former will to stop it, I have been pleasantly surprised by the peace I feel in turning the page. You see, time has changed my perspective.
Not only am I no longer dreading turning 30; I am excited about it. My 20s have been beautiful and blessed, but the journey doesn’t stop here. I am excited about the things I will learn, the experiences I will have, and the ways I will grow as my life continues on into this new chapter.
The only thing troubling me now is deciding just how I should celebrate my momentous day! 🙂
Oh Angela I love being in my 30s! The past few years have been the best in my life! Way better than my 20s! Welcome… you will love it. Hopefully I will say the same in 10 years!
I turn 30 this year and am looking forward to it! I am much more comfortable with my 29-year-old self than I was with my 19-year-old self, so things can only get better, right?!
@kelseywilliams Do you suppose we’ll feel the same way at 39?… 🙂
as the OLDER but not necessarily wiser woman….i wish you an amazing day! thanks for the perspective. i was in a funk for all of 29 and didn’t want to embrace it. i say celebrate at FLEMINGS!
@Claresmama Fleming’s can fix a funk any day!
Love this post Angela! I am excited to age…maybe not the wrinkle and gray hair part of aging but definitely the wisdom part! I hope you have a fabulous 30th birthday!
@KatieEvans Thanks, Katie! Bring on the wisdom!
Happy Almost Birthday!! I’m also turning 30. I’m celebrating with the random acts of kindness but with a twist… I dared my friends to join me. It’s been so fun so far! Here’s where I started it: http://www.hickstionary.com/2013/02/a-double-dog-dare.html (not quite 30 weeks out…. 30 snuck up on me considering I still think I’m 24 in my mind. I’m not sure how I got stuck there!) 🙂
@heididh33 I just visited your link. What a great idea, Heidi, and what a way to “make the best” of turning 30! Thanks for sharing!