30 Club

I’ve officially made it to the 30 club!!!

It’s something about entering into another decade that brings about ALL of the emotions. I feel like I have been preparing for this day for over a year, and I’ve gone through the emotions of:

1. Denial-“30?! I’m turning 27. I still have a few more years left.”

2. Acceptance-“Wow…so I’m really turning 30?? …I guess the time is really here.” 😢

3. Determination-I had a checklist of things that I was trying to accomplish in a year/slightly less before the time of my 30th. I wanted to write and publish a book, change careers, move, and other stuff. 😒🙄 Not that it was impossible, but it was #teamtoomuch, which leads to my next emotion.

4. Overwhelmed-Things didn’t exactly come together like I envisioned in my mind that they would/should, so I was feeling frustrated and like I wouldn’t have my life together “in time.”

Even up until like a few weeks before my birthday, in the midst of my birthday planning, things were just not coming together like I wanted them to, BUT…then something just clicked and I just told myself that I was going to make it do what it do….and I DID!

These past couple of weeks have been GREAT!! I took a solo trip to Cali (and that was also my first time there.) I spent time in NOLA, went to a game 4 playoff game, spent time with a couple of friends, and had a great time with some strangers. Then I had a birthday photoshoot when I returned home, and had drinks with great people. I have REALLY been enjoying myself!

I am excited about what this year has to offer! No pressure to make moves. I’m just living life and doing what’s best for me, and taking baby steps to slowly move out of my comfort zone.

Cheers to 30! 🥂