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I turned 30 on 15 June 2008! (Cue the garish music, violins and doves)
Indeed, as you might expect, it was an altogether frightening, depressing and sinister experience for the six months leading up to the day. I had never been a worrier, but I had become decrepid in the space of weeks!
However, contrary to my expectations, on Sunday 15 June, there were no life-changing revelations.... The sky did not blacken and roar with thunder, my skin did not instantly wrinkle, my magnifying glass refused to expose the grey hairs I assumed would sprout from my ears at the stroke of midnight on the anniversary of my birth, and the ambulance that I pre-booked to take me to the 'old people's home', conveniently lost its way.... My family were the same, my friends were the same, I was the same.
It turns out that the amount of sleep I lost worrying about this new stage of life was wasted. Many had done it before me, and many would after me. Convincing myself of that was easier than I had imagined. The negative tantra of 'Sam, what do you have to show for your 30 years on this earth?' turned into 'Sam, what do you want to achieve in your next 30 years on earth?'. Negatives became positives, depression turned to joy.
I realised that I have so much to look forward to that wasting time worrying about my age, was not a sensible thing to do at my age! And let's face it, 30's not that bad after all - just ask any 40 year-old!
Happy 30s!
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Oh Chick, I had the same angst leading up to the big 3 0 but like you I realised it was just another birthday. I like your idea about focusing on the next 30 years. That's what I am going to do.
Great piece Sammi!
It's true you know.
Sammy, I am not 30 yet and I don't want to be either but you're right, what is the big deal!
Age is mind over matter right. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
x
Your writing is really good Sam.
I'll keep reading!
As someone who is reaching the end of his 30s, I can promise you that this will be the best time of your life so far. You have experience, confidence and are still young enough to make the most of everything life has to offer. Enjoy it!
(So glad to see you're writing again too. You have a real talent.)
Pete x
Well being still quite young, its refreshing to hear and gain insight into the thirty something years, althought I often wonder about these grand "old" ages, as I was told by a wise woman "40 is the 30 you know."
I think western society is obsessed by the passage of time and wants to mark every passing second. Hence he/she sees it trickle away all too quickly, and then to grieve as the months turn into empty years.
So Sam I say LIVE! live for today for now for this very moment - because it is all you have
Much Love
Sylvie and Bruno
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