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n exactly a month now, I’ll be turning 30.
I can remember when my Dad turned 30. He had a big party in the backyard with lots of beer and a cake in the shape of women’s breasts. At ten years of age I thought it was the most hilarious thing ever. I ended up in bed for most of the party with a sugar-induced migraine.
Five days before my Dad turned 30, my Ma turned 30 too. I don’t remember any celebrations for her, and I can probably guarantee that she didn’t want any fuss.
A few weeks ago I sent a text to my little sister. We’re all going away for my birthday and I wanted to get in early before anyone started planning anything, but in reality they all know me well enough by now to do anything over the top. I told her no cake, no singing and no fuss.
We can have cake. Of course I want cake. I just don’t want a cake with sparklers and candles in a full restaurant with lots of people looking. You know what I mean?
I feel quite okay about turning 30. There are things I wish I’d done by now that I haven’t, but I have no real regrets. I know it’s not old, but it’s older. People that seemed generations away from me, now seem to be almost the same age as me. For the first time ever Hubby and I will be in our thirties together. We were never in our twenties together, so this is new. I’m catching up.
I think as the date nears I’ll probably spend what little spare time I have reflecting, and fretting slightly… but I have cake and a holiday to look forward to. Thirty is the new twenty anyways, right?
{1st image via here, 2nd image my own}
I am looking at 50 being the new 30 ! Dont worry! Enjoy!
I had just had my first child 10 days before my 30th. It was very much a non-event for me, but that is kinda the way I like it. Admittedly I LOVE planning birthdays for hubby or the kiddos though, they are so much fun!!
I hope you enjoy a lovely quiet birthday with all the people you love and cherish…..and some damn fine chocolate cakey-type-thing Thats the way it should be :o)
Indeed it is!
I love being in my thirties so much more than my twenties. Feel as if I know myself a great deal more.
Enjoy and embrace it.
Thirties are MUCH better than the twenties, you'll love it! Have a fantastic no fuss birthday.
I am with you on the no fuss thing… I love cake, but would much rather have it without the candles and the singing….
I hope you have a lovely birthday. I turned 30 saying that I was turning 29 again from now on, but it's not so bad!!!
I turn 30 too soon Chantelle and I'm in two minds about if I will completely ignore it or dance around wildly in front of a huge group of mates. My son will also turn ten as I turn 30, although I'm not sure a combined party would be appropriate! I hope you have a special day whatever it may bring x
My husband turned 30 last year. He was the same. Very apprehensive about it. Felt old and all the rest. lol
I hope you have a great birthday just the way you like it.
wish i was only 30… your so young!
i love that first photo so much… where did you get the litte ceramic deers from (especially the second from the left)? they remind me of being a child… so sweet!
So far my thirties are shaping up to be FABULOUS!
29 was the kicker for me – I knew that I wasn't far off that hurdle of 30 but when I got there, I embraced it with all my heart.
Mmmm cake…
How exciting! If 30 is the new 20, then I'm not sure what that makes me?
But who cares. I know what you mean about feeling like you are “catching up”. 30 used to sound SO old when I was little. Now it doesn't sound old at all. Sounds like you are in for a very fun holiday! x
I was looking forward to my 30th….however got to the day & I realised I was the only 1 at home with a baby and spent the day cleaning a house whilst everyone else was at work! How depressing!
i loved turning 30 – no problems at all about it. i turn 33 next week and this is also good because up until a few months ago i thought i was already 33. maybe i'm losing it early! haha. i love this age. it's my favourite ever and if i could stay here forever, i'd be happy! happy counting down! x
Oh I had no idea you weren't yet 30! The 30s are an absolutely great time I have to say 😀 xxx
I spent my 30th Birthday feeling fat and old, I was pregnant with my 3rd and rather unimpressed about being 30!! But now I love being 30, Im kinda feeling like its my time to shine!! Im taking more care of me and my kids and the house can wait!! lol Enjoy your birthday lovie and I hope you do get some yummy cake! xxxx
I turn 30 this year too. You know, I always thought that in my thirties I'd be more comfy in my own skin, and I know that'll be true. I had no expectations of where I would be, but I'm pretty happy. I would like to have a house though… ah well.
I hope you have a fab birthday, you deserve it mama. (And hell yeas, you better have cake). xx
I turned 30 in December and part of the celebration was that my husband and I were finally “in the same decade” I like that this is also a perk of the birthday for you.
I had a picnic with friends and family and it was a perfect way to celebrate the day.
30 DEF is the new 20! I turned 30 last month and I have been repeating this mantra daily in front of the mirror while applying under eye cream…I bought it the day after I turned 30 out of sheer panic! Enjoy, it's quite wonderful really. I finally feel sorta like a grown up. But a really youthful, immature, fun one!
Happy b'day for v soon
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I wish I was still 30!! I loved being 30.. 40 not so much! I hope you have a wonderful birthday, enjoy your special with your family 🙂 xx
30 is the new 20. Trust me. That's how I felt at 30.
where did you end up planning on going for your birthday tell?
I thought I would really feel I'd hit a milestone at 30. When I turned 20 I really felt the weight of adulthood upon me – you know, the whole “I'm not a kid now” lament. 30 passed without any feeling what-so-ever. Maybe because I was 8 months pregnant and a bit preoccupied? Perhaps. I can say with all honesty that I am loving being 30, it really feels like there is so much life still to be lived, but at the same time I feel so much more sure of myself and the path I'm treading. I really enjoyed my 20's – but I think my 30's are going to be even better.
I hope you have a beautiful day. Enjoy. Celebrate. Life is a wonderous gift.
30 Rocks!
I turned 30 a month ago. I dressed up as a ballerina, had a big heart-shaped cake with sparklers and thoroughly enjoyed my day.
30 totally rules. You'll see 🙂
Your 30s are fantastic! Don't be afraid. I haven't missed my 20s one little bit.
30 is definitely the new 20! I'm 22 and I feel like I'm 12.. so it's gotta be! Hah. You have a lovely blog 🙂
Ooh I'm only 11 days behind you! I too am feeling really OK about it now (although I was freaking out a bit a few months ago). It's just a number, right? Right? 😉