30 things I’ve learnt since being 30.
It was my birthday last week and I’m now the ripe old age of 32. A huge amount seems to have happened over these past two years, some of which is documented on this very blog as I started writing just after my 30th birthday. I feel like I have learnt a lot, sometimes the hard way and some I have just happened upon through pure fluke so I’ve jotted them down to remind me. Some are a bit deep, others entirely the opposite but all are true to me.
- Having children doesn’t mean you must cut your hair shorter. I for one look awful with shorter hair.
- I can, pretty much, make it through any challenging situation…just.
- You only live once. A cliché but a damn true one so make the most of it!
- Your health matters, so pay attention to it.
- Experimenting is a good idea in all areas of your life…food, fashion, f…(you get the idea).
- Making a mistake is not the end of the world.
- Tell your real friends you love them.
- Unfollow or unfriend people off Facebook or Instagram whose posts irritate you.
- I still don’t like goats cheese no matter how many times I try it.
- If I stop moving I seize up and it’s a lot more difficult to get going again.
- You will meet amazing friends in the strangest places if you are willing and open to find them.
- I wear my heart on my sleeve which can sometimes means it gets bruised more easily..
- Earl Grey tea is actually very nice.
- My wardrobe now has less clothes that are better quality, rather than the other way around.
- Same with my make up.
- Bright lipstick isn’t actually that scary.
- Sometimes I would rather eat an amazing salad that something deep fried.
- Saying ‘No’ and standing your ground is amazingly empowering.
- You are allowed to aspire to be in a job which you love…goals are good.
- Dresses actually suit me much better than trousers.
- Being selfish isn’t always a bad thing.
- Doing something good for someone (even if very small) is one of the best ways to boost your mood.
- I now ‘mum dance’ but I still do it anyway.
- All parents are winging it. They are lying if they tell you other wise.
- Despite all my body hang ups people still seem to find me attractive, therefore I shouldn’t worry about them so much.
- I’m now much less tolerant of just smiling and nodding.
- My eyes are my best feature. (Sorry boobs)
- Netflix is definitely worth the membership fee.
- Being a single mum means my daughter is my best friend and my enemy number 1 all at the same time.
- Being a single mum is incredibly hard work but incredibly rewarding.
Alayna
17/05/2016 at 9:35 pmI am with you up to the last two, great post
DadvWorld
18/05/2016 at 6:32 amI should write a post like this…. Oh wait.. Haha! Great minds think a like. Great post 🙂
nightwisprav3n
22/05/2016 at 4:28 amI can agree with most of these! I have learned to love myself and that saying no and being a little selfish at times is necessary to keep my sanity, LOL! Great post! Visiting from #singleparentlinky
Claire
22/05/2016 at 1:54 pmI’m nearly 32 and can identify with a lot of those things on that list, especially the love of Earl Grey lol
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