Comments on: Oh No, 3-0

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:40:47 +0000

Happy belated birthday!! I loved turning 30 — I felt like a real grownup and was ready for the respect that comes with the 3… 40 was another story. I’m still lamenting.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:06:08 +0000

Thanks for the b-day wishes, all! Sounds like I truly don’t have much to worry about. Nicki–wow. A hard birthday to be sure. And Jennifer–glad you could finally out your disappointment on LiP! Glad to hear I’m still young.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:18:41 +0000

I’m not proud of this, but I remember being mad at my group of friends for not marking my 30th with flowers. We had been in a flower-sending frenzy that year, and everyone else got them for other reasons…so I just assumed I would receive my bouquet when I turned 30. I did not, and I never told them I was mad, nor did I ever tell anyone about it ever – until Life In Pencil.
That said, let me tell you that all throughout your 30s and most of your 40s, you are still young. By the big 50, one has definitely hit the middle ages.

By: Meghan

Meghan — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:07:48 +0000

Turning 30 was great! My 30th birthday and the celebration of it was/is my favorite birthday so far (you were there, Anne). I wasn’t “worried” about turning 30 and I didn’t feel old in doing so. I don’t feel old now that I’m in my 30s. My 30s have been marked by *big* changes and life transitions, huge accomplishments, and a major health crisis, and through all of that, I have felt more and more myself. I think my 30s have been about really starting to come into my *self*, about being more comfortable in my skin, about moving into who I want to become. I am hoping that they continue that way and that the 40s bring even more of that comfort and sense of self. My yours be filled with more comfort and ease in you. Happy Birthday!!!!! xoxo

By: Danyiel

Danyiel — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:46:56 +0000

Well I will turn 30 in May, and really to me its just a birthday, nothing exciting. I don’t know if that is because I will be one month away from my due date or because to me age is just a number and turning 30 holds no significants. I am not really sure. It could also be that it will be another quite day at home with the family, because having a huge party would include drinking which at 9 months pregnant I really shouldn’t be doing.
Well Happy Birthday Anne!!!! Enjoy your 30th and here is to your soul and age cathing up with eachother.

By: Gale

Gale — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:40:36 +0000

For me, so far, it’s been the mid0-points that were difficult. I hated 25, but didn’t mind 30. I think there’s something about that x5 that sneaks up on you. Whereas when you hit the next decade mark you’ve been bracing yourself for five years and you’re ready for it.

By the way… Happy Birthday!!!

By: Nicki

Nicki — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:24:35 +0000

I don’t remember turning 30. I remember watching a baseball game – post season – as a 31 year old. I didn’t register how old I was. The announcers were talking about a player and saying he was 29. I made some comment to my then-husband about the player being my age. He snarked back that I should really think about that as I was not 29 anymore. Lo and behold, I did think and was 31. Oops! Don’t know where those years went.

I vividly, though, remember turning 40. I do not remember it because it is my birthday or because 40 is some great milestone. I was born on Sept 11, 1961. My 40th birthday was in 2001. I now celebrate with great gusto my birthday as it will always be associated with great tragedy. I celebrate to help honor those who were going about their lives that day and did not see their next birthdays.