This is 30. Truth sharing today. Trigger warning. This post is heavier than my usual. But the great thing about having your own blog is you can write about anything you want! To learn more about me go HERE.
Today is my 30th birthday, and just three weeks ago I quit my job to pursue my dream of being an entrepreneur. I am filled with a profound happiness that is hard to keep inside. This is 30 and in this post I am going to share a little bit more…
Today on my 30th birthday I am fatter than I have ever been. And thats ok. Because at 30 years old I have the right to be ok with my body. Hell I love my body, its OK that my ass is big, and my boobs are marked with years of yoyo dieting and early development, and my tummy is soft. This 30 year old body is just what it should be. MINE.
Today on my 30th birthday I have ZERO credit card debt. Two months ago this was not the case, I was looking at almost 6,000 dollars of stupid credit card debt that had come from living beyond my means, credit card debt that had accumulated from traveling, buying clothes to blog about, buying gifts at Christmas time, and home stuff from our recent move. I knew that as time moved me towards 30 I needed to get rid of that debt. So I used my savings and tax return to get that shit paid off. And at 30 years old I am so proud to be free from credit card debt.
Today on my 30th birthday I dont have children. To my parents dismay. I still dont have children. What am I waiting for you may be asking yourself, and the truth is. I am not waiting, my husband and I have been not waiting for two years. We dont have children yet. We believe that it will happen, and we believe that when the time to really take a look at what is happening with the “why” we will know it. Until then I will continue to be fulfilled by my marriage, family, friends and business.
Today on my 30th birthday I own my dream home. After years of living in house and a town that wasn’t quite right, we decided to move. And we decided to move to a better town and home. Today I am so proud to own a home that is one of kind and so completely my husband and I its a little crazy. I am excited to expand my blog and share our home with all of you. Its a unique beautiful little place that holds our love, and dogs.
Today on my 30th birthday I only have 4 friends if you don’t count my mom. And that is ok with me. This past year I lost two friends that I really thought were lifers. It was hard, really hard and I cried so much. But we had changed and things that had once been fixable had become unfixable. I wish them well, and I hope their lives are all that they dream them to be. I have never been a person that has had lots of friends. I don’t think I am very good at keeping up and being close to more than just a handful of people. If I am friends with you then you have to be friends with my whole life, being a perpetual over sharer(hello I write about my life on the internet) you will need to be kept up on everything in my life. And in 30 years I have learned that there really isn’t room for more than a handful of people when your friendship type is like mine.
Today on my 30th birthday, I am fabulous. I have everything I said that I wanted. I. DID. IT. Not alone and not without help, but I did it. I wanted to seek a career outside of teaching/child care. I wanted to use my talents to inspire others. I WANTED TO BE FREE from the strains of a “normal” job. I wanted to create, and inspire and teach in my own way. Years ago I was walking in a beautiful mountain town with a person I respect, and I said when I am 30 I want to be a full time blogger. I set that goal, and I encourage everyone to set their own dream goals, and start working on it TODAY.
Today on my 30th birthday I am at peace with this shift in my life. And I truly believe its because I did the hard thing and quit a job that wasn’t right for me, and a profession that I thought I wanted when I was in college but didn’t want as an adult. There is so much pressure on women to have it all by the time they are 30, and I am going to say this loud so that they can hear me in the back. THAT PRESSURE IS BULLSHIT. Women are taught to believe that their youth is the most important part of them. If you have your youth then you have your whole life ahead of you. But what about letting go of those “youthful” years and embracing the middle years of life. When all the important shit happens. Careers are built, families are solidified, and relationships take on the golden stages. My husband and I met when I was just sixteen years old. We essentially grew up together. I am so excited to see this next stage of life with him.
Today on my 30th birthday I am spending the day with family, doing things that make me happy. At 30 years old I am setting my sails towards new adventures with fabulous people and family.
Today on my 30th birthday. I am just getting started.
Daddy says
Love You
Lindsay Elenbaas says
I love you and am so proud to be 1 of 4.
Happy Birthday Doll.
Neti says
Happy 30th. . . you Love your body and I so respect that. Kudos to all you have accomplished. Enjoy every moment. . .
Liz says
I love THIS so much. And I love YOU so much. Happy birthday, Anne! I’m so excited to see what you accomplish in your thirties!
Liz
Liz says
This post is everything. You’re amazing!
Cathy says
I am late to this party, but HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Congrats on all that you’ve accomplished, especially taking a leap of faith in your career. I can’t wait to see how it goes. You are smart and talented and a brilliant and stylish woman. I have no doubt there are great things in store!
Beth says
Happy Birthday! Where did you get your beautiful dress? ๐
Munis says
I read your post and I think you’re an amazing and courageous person. Keep posting!