Well, away we go.
A brand new decade to embrace and learn. I'm going to be honest... 30 hit me harder than I thought it would. I am not one who cares about numbers or aging; or rather, didn't think that I did. However, I teared up as the clock struck midnight and I raised a shot glass saying farewell to my lost twenties. (I played it off with a yawn. Don't worry... no one will know what a baby you are. Also, I didn't vomacano the shot. so. double win.)
I got glasses a couple of weeks ago. I tried to dye my hair purple but just don't have the patience for multiple bleachings... so I got bangs instead. I got another tattoo. I finished all of the free Downton Abbys. I go by Blanche, now. 30, let's do this.
Also, along the lines of some 1/3 life crisis (hey! It ain't mid yet!) I have decided to move to Colorado. I have less than five months left here... and I am terrified. I have never been on such a big move before. Especially not without any friends going with me. I am taking the fam and although I am very thankful for that, it is not quite the same. Dad is ecstatic, as is Mom... as am I, I suppose. But still afraid.
Afraid that I am going to lose everyone. Also afraid that it will end up being the same story in a different state; because as much as it is the change that scares me... it is the change that I so desperately need.
So, here's to my big girl year (let's hope that only means age. gotta get back to boot camp before the hips start going out).
Does this mean I have to go by "adult," now? I duh know... I'll ask my mom.
"30 is the new 20." Well, I'm not sure I got so much out of my 20s. So let's hope 30 is... 30.
Maybe I'll dye my hair purple tomorrow. Or buy a cat.
Love this post Adana! I turned 31 in November, so not many months ago. I do remember turning 30. It was difficult for me as well. We are thinking of relocating to the Missouri/Kansas area. I am scared as well. I will have my husband and children with me, but nobody else. However, I think it could be good for us! It's a new job opportunity and better pay for my husband and an opportunity to buy a house for us. Hang in there. We got a cat in October. Maybe that would be good for you! :) Best wishes, praying for all of you! How exciting!!
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I'm sure I talked to you about it at the time, but when I hit it and occasionally since, I keep looking at my life and re-evaluating what I did to get me where I am. Apparently that's normal. I think 30 is the new 20 means that these days, in your 30's, you actually "get your crap together" and become a real grown up. It's not so bad, but then again, I'm a dude. Oh, and I really hope to see you before you leave.
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