I've been 30 for over 7 months. (Pause. . . F*%$. . . )
Okay, moving on. I'm the only one out of my super close friends that was born in '81, so many of the lovely ladies in my life are hitting their 3rd decade this year. In honor of this milestone, which comes with many mixed feelings, I wanted to share something you may have seen before, but I think bares repeating:
Turning 30: 30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know
1.
One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one
who reminds you of how far you’ve come.
2.
A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by
anyone else in your family.
3.
Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of
your dreams wants to see you in an hour.
4.
A purse, a suitcase, and an umbrella you’re not ashamed
to be seen carrying.
5.
A youth you’re content to move beyond.
6.
A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to
retelling it in your old age.
7.
The realization that you are actually going to have an
old age -- and some money set aside to help fund it.
8.
An email address, a voice mailbox, and a bank account
-- all of which nobody has access to but you.
9.
A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded.
10. One
friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.
11. A
set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra.
12. Something
ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve
it.
13. The
belief that you deserve it.
14. A
skin-care regimen, an exercise routine, and a plan for dealing with those few
other facets of life that don’t get better after 30.
15. A
solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship, and all those
other facets of life that do get better.
By 30, you should know...
16. How
to fall in love without losing yourself.
17. How
you feel about having kids.
18. How
to quit a job, break up with a man, and confront a friend without ruining the
friendship.
19. When
to try harder and when to walk away.
20. How
to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like
to happen next.
21. The
names of the secretary of state, your great-grandmothers, and the best tailor
in town.
22. How
to live alone, even if you don’t like to.
23. Where
to go -- be it your best friend’s kitchen table or a yoga mat -- when your soul
needs soothing.
24. That
you can’t change the length of your legs, the width of your hips, or the nature
of your parents.
25. That
your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.
26. What
you would and wouldn’t do for money or love.
27. That
nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs, or not flossing for very
long.
28. Who
you can trust, who you can’t, and why you shouldn’t take it personally.
29. Not
to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.
30. Why
they say life begins at 30
