Tomorrow I turn 30.
Yikes.
Ain't no thing. Really. I've heard 30's are prime time; so I'm embracing them with my arms and heart wide open.
The 20's were bitter sweet. Learning how to be married and live with a boy to having 2 whole humans growing inside of me, moving, renovations, traveling, jobs, all the things! It's a lot of highs and lows, and a whole lot of learning.
However those tough tough times taught me lots of things, so did the good ones. I thought on the eve of the big three oh, I would summarize them for you.
Get ready for wisdom.
1. Just because you CAN lift it, doesn't mean you should. Save your back; you're going to have it forever.
2. Glasses and children are not a great combo. Get laser eye surgery before having kids.
3. Hair has a way of not growing where you would like it, and growing where you don't. Deal with it.
4. Everyone has a story. Listen long enough to want to pray for them rather than punch them in the throat.
5. Even good things should be done in moderation. Too much of a good thing, makes that good thing not a good thing. Kapeesh?
6. Friendships are priceless. If you have a good friend, don't take it for granted. If you have more than 1 count yourself the richest person alive.
7. Everything everyone knows, they learned. You can learn it too.
8. Invest your money. You can't make it fast enough for the government not to ruin it for you. Grow it yourself.
9. Make your home beautiful! You're going to spend a lot of time there so make it a place you enjoy.
10. Children are both the worst and the best. 'Nuff said.
11. Have kids if you want, don't have them if you don't want. They are a lifelong choice, don't let anyone pressure you into it.
12. If something is bothering you, say something. Holding it in turns you into one grumpy Gus.
13. Only buy used cars. Brand new cars are overrated.
14. Honor your parents. Speak highly of them. Show them they matter.
15. Learn how to pee in nature. It makes hiking and drinking water less stressful.
16. Don't be afraid to ask for help. People aren't mind readers.
17. Say Please and Thank you often.
18. Trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is.
19. Like your body. Standards constantly change; peoples opinions change; be constant in appreciating yourself.
20. Dry shampoo is King. Just use real shampoo twice next time you wash your hair.
21. Always check if there's toilet paper when using a public washroom.
22. Don't betray your younger self. You made the best decisions you could at the time.
23. Listen like everyone can teach you something. Because they probably can.
24. Drink lots of water. And get sun. You are basically a plant.
25. Don't give up on your passions. Age is just a number. You are never too late.
26. Your thoughts become you. Think wisely.
27. Overalls will always be cool.
28. Use laundry detergent to wash your floors.
and finally...
29. Relax. No one else knows what they're doing either.
Alright, 30...
Teach me more.
