Jenn had a cookout last summer filled with good food, good drinks, and good convo - this is where I met Shana for the first time. We just seemed to click right away - she was even kind enough to lend her hr expertise to help me edit my bio and resume again. Even though I have only known her for less than a year, I find she offers solid advice and has instrumental words of wisdom. And today she turns 30 - soooooooo HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shana!!!!
As I sit here I still can't believe 30 years went by that fast.
Yes the dreaded transition to adulthood has finally arrived! YIKES! I have so many thoughts about this new phase of my life, but I will try my best to keep it short & sweet.
Truth is I am excited about turning 30, although I went
through a little crisis last year. Yes people, that pre life crisis is
real. This last year has been a complete fog for me. I’ve felt more insecure
and confused about life than ever before. I can't put my
finger on it, but I was lost. I felt I was almost outside myself watching my
life go by. Not a fun feeling. I guess as I approached 30, I thought my life
would be further along. Don't get my wrong I have a great life, but I guess we
always want more.
Now that's it’s my 30 birthday, I am shouting from the roof
top BRING IT. I refuse to sit back and let life pass me by. What I
am learning to do now I am getting older is to just roll with it. It's great
to have goals, but I am not going to beat myself up because of what I feel I
should have or should be doing. I have many more years for that. I will live in
the moment and be more grateful for what I do have. Although it will be hard for
me, I am committed to just loving and living life. As I transition to the next
phase of life, here's a list of things I've learned in 10 years.
1. Stop calling everyone your friend, and learn to be your
own best friend.
2. Friendship with your girls is just like a friendship with
your man. In order for it to grow, you have to invest your time. Shout out to
all my true girlies! You know who are :)
3. Stop making excuses for people's behavior. When they show
you who they are, believe it and move on.
4. Learn to forgive and forget.
5. (Although I am married) The world doesn't stop with a man.
You have to a identity outside your relationship.
6. It's okay to say no.
7. Never let your circumstances define you.
8. Stop living other people's lives and live your own.
9. Be the person you want people to be to you.
10. Finally, above anything else. Stay true to you. Never
apologize for the things you feel you deserve. It's okay to walk away if you are not getting what you want; because in the end you will be happier if you’re
honest with yourself.
I so looking forward to the next phase. I finally think I
know who I am and want.
Bonus: Don’t be afraid to write your own rules in life.
College may not be you! Marriage may not be you! So what! It’s your life and you
don’t have to explain it to anyone else.
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