So I have officially entered my birthday week, and I am really planning to celebrate for the entire week! Well, much of it, anyway. Work already surprised me on Friday with champagne and a gift certificate for shoes (they know me soooo well!). Next, I am going out here on the actual day with a few close friends who won't be in town this weekend when I celebrate with a big party here. The icing on the cake is that my sister will be in town for a business trip, so she'll be able to come along for both (we hope) and dinner for the two of us here to boot!
I know some people don't necessarily look forward to turning 30, but I can't wait. I've never had much of a hang up about getting older to begin with, but after what my late 20's have put me through, I am raring to get out of this volatile decade, thank you very much. I've been excited about turning 30 since I hit 28, and this last year has only made me want to vacate this decade even more and start a whole new one. Although some good things have surely come out of my 20's (living in London, Prague and New York and traveling tons), the last ten years have also borne total heartbreak, family woes, including the loss of two beloved grandparents, and of course, the loss of my formerly pristine health. After all of that, reaching 30 feels like a goddamn accomplishment! Besides, most people I know in their 30's tell me that the 30's are way better than the 20's.
Here's hoping!
HBTY, & enjoy every minute of this special week!
Posted by: millicent | October 05, 2008 at 09:56 PM
Trust me! You will LOVE your 30s. My 20s were all about figuring out who I was and dealing with the diagnosis of RA. My 30s have been about knowing who I am and growing into it. I am so glad you are welcoming your 30s. Have a FABULOUS 30th b-day week!
Courtney
Posted by: Courtney | October 06, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Hi, I will be 29 on October 8th!! So happy birthday to us both! lol, we might go to dinner or something, nothing special....visit my new blog please!!
Posted by: nick | October 06, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Thanks, Millicent!
Courtney-LOVE the additional words of encouragement about the 30's rocking. Bring it on!
Nick-thanks! How funny we are a day (and a year apart)-Happy Birthday! I'll definitely check out your blog, too, so thanks for letting me know about it.
Sara
Posted by: Sara | October 06, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Happy Birthday! I feel your 30s will be good to you. And if they're not, you can tell 'em to suck it when you turn 40!
Posted by: Jeff Shattuck | October 06, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Thanks, Jeff, and you bet I will!! (but hope I don't have to.)
Posted by: Sara | October 06, 2008 at 09:20 PM
About the only reason I would want to be 30 again is my health or lack of pain in my joints. You have the right attitude for life and I know you had a awesome birthday and you'll truly enjoy your 30's. The 40's have been a lot of fun so far, keep your fingers crossed.
Happy Belated Birthday and Keep your RA in check
Posted by: Bob (I hate joint pain) Alter | October 08, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Hey Bob,
thanks for the birthday wishes!!!!
Sara
Posted by: Sara | October 13, 2008 at 06:10 PM