Today I'm thirty.
And I'm writing my own post about my own birthday which might be lame, but I just wanted to say that I am so oddly HAPPY to be 30.
Maybe because I have had 3 older sisters to brave the '30's' before me and make it look like the 'new 20's'. They really are the most upbeat, graceful, and charitable women that I've ever met.
I feel like entering my 30's is a chance to fully enter adulthood (okay, maybe I officially did that years ago...but bear with me) and finally feel like I have a LOT to GIVE. It could be 'youngest child' syndrome but I've always kind of felt a little too young to be of much use. I know that is a big time lie, but I've always had to fight that feeling and try to do things that feel above me or meant for someone with much more experience under their belt....the grown-ups.
Some of us are late bloomers.
But there is no excuse anymore. I'm 30. I know a few things by now. I have some things to offer the world and that is only going to increase as I age. That feels great.
But don't get me wrong, I am a little upset that two giant wrinkles have decided to park themselves in between my eyebrows like they own the place. Laughing wrinkles are so beautiful and charming. But squinting wrinkles? Not cool. If you ever notice them gone years from now, you can bet that they've been botox-ed. I feel no shame about that.
To celebrate turning 30, I decided to do 30 acts of service during my birthday week (which I might be extending to the week before, and the week after so I don't go crazy). I can't take credit for the idea, but doesn't it seem like the best way to celebrate?? Wish me luck.
8 comments:
Happy Bday MO-Cann! I have to confess that when I first noticed that I had those "squint" wrinkles, I decided to sport bangs to hide them...now I wear them proudly for all to see! I have decided that wrinkles=wisdom...at least that's my story. Hope you have a great day - love you...and YES, you DO have a lot to offer!
What a great way to celebrate! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Friend! Hope your day is wonderful and you have a great week!
happy birthday, girl! I'm kind of nervous about achieving this milestone myself... it makes me feel old just thinking about it...
but your upbeat perspective might be a nudge towards changing my mind about 30. and for the record, I've never noticed any squinting wrinkles.
Happy birthday to a wonderful daughter-in-law; and with all you have done since becoming a member of our family I understand where the wrinkles came from--they are a result of the many unstated things you wrote about in your previous post-the hard things ARE the best things in life.
I have never dyed my hair because I feel it makes no sense to cover up what I worked so hard to get. You have every right to wear your "badge" proudly, I have watched how hard you work to make life wonderful for your three boys/men. I am thankful that I have a daughter-in-law with lines to wear as a badge of recognition for her amazing commitment, love and hard work.
Happy Birthday! You're my hero.
You are the most beautiful 30 year old my dear and as for me I am happy to look to you for the lead on how to be graceful, charitable and upbeat! :)
I wanted to write some sarcastic note about how old you are (can you just hear Ry and Drew joking about this?), but can't bring myself to do it! You are gorgeous, an inspiration, and an amazing person that I am blessed to be dear friends with. And I'm curious what your 30 good-deeds were - can you share??
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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