I can't decide if it bothers me for personal reasons or because of societal pressures. In October I watched a drunk acquaintance cry uncontrollably when she turned 30. To me this seemed ridiculous, it is just one year older than 29, after all! I guess we feel so old when we enter a new decade - but it is just a new adventure. 30 isn't anywhere close to the end.
When I turn 26 I will be living with a man I love deeply, working at a job I enjoy, and hanging out with friends and family that are supportive and loving. My circumstances have changed so much since last year! At the beginning of my 25th year I was living in a different town, in a difficult relationship, and doing work I loved for a boss I still despise to this day.
If someone would have told me everything that would happen, I wouldn't have believed it. I'm so thankful for everything that has happened this year, and look forward to the next.
Highlights of this past year:
Finding a new job that I really enjoy
Hailey's birthday - dressed in Dumb & Dumber suits (I was orange, she was blue - Hailey has the only real pictures of us!)
There were definitely lows... moving in with my parents, my aunt's death, and gaining some weight, among others... but I'm so excited to see where I am next year! I'm working on my '26 before 27' list, just to make sure I'm not missing out!
Wish me luck in dealing with this milestone!
glad you are at a job you love now, difficult bosses are such a challenge! what sort of work do you do btw? glad your year brought lots of positive changes for you including moving in w/ your man and in & out of your parents quickly : )
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