Growing up, adults would always remind me of how amazing it
is to be “young” and to live up and appreciate every moment.
It’s true, during college and in my 20s I was free as a
bird— working hard, playing hard, traveling all over, and ultimately worrying
only about myself and what made me happy. Which in my opinion is exactly how
you should spend those years: exploring, experimenting, and “finding yourself”
(as they call it).
However, as soon as I turned 30 all the friendly reminders
stopped. How come no one ever speaks of the sweetness of this stage? Why aren’t
my elders reminding me to hold on to these years and live up every waking
moment? For me, this has been the best
decade.
My 30s have been comprised of countless celebratory hugs and
tearful phone calls to learn one of my dear friends or family members got
engaged, confirmed a wedding date, bought a house, landed the job of their
dreams, and by far the most exciting – a pregnancy announcement. There is no piece of news that brings more
happiness to you, your spouse, your family, and your friends. Can you imagine no
more than a couple months going by without learning of a new pregnancy or birth
of a newborn? It’s pure bliss. And it’s all in your 30s.
I must admit, there was a nervousness about leaving my years
of super independence, but what about the beauty of never having to do anything
alone again? The security of knowing there is someone to support you in every
new challenge life sends your way? What’s not to love about building a home, a
family, and a life with someone who adores you? Or even friendships. The
friendships that are lasting through your 30s are more real and valuable. You
become more comfortable with yourself and certain with how you prefer to spend
your time, which in turn makes you smarter and pickier with the friends you
keep close.
Perhaps I wouldn’t feel so happy with where I am now if I hadn’t spent my 20s the way I did, but either way, I am here to let all my young readers know that YOUR 30s ROCK TOO. Live up your 20s and enjoy the freedom and independence to the fullest, but know there is another decade right around the corner that is going to blast you with joy and happiness!
Sincerely,
Sahra
Perhaps I wouldn’t feel so happy with where I am now if I hadn’t spent my 20s the way I did, but either way, I am here to let all my young readers know that YOUR 30s ROCK TOO. Live up your 20s and enjoy the freedom and independence to the fullest, but know there is another decade right around the corner that is going to blast you with joy and happiness!
Sincerely,
Sahra
