Comments on: TSS: On Turning 30 & Growing Up

By: Aarti Nagaraju

Aarti Nagaraju — Tue, 03 May 2016 01:18:48 +0000

I think one of the most mind-blowing things about becoming an adult is that you realize all adults are really just winging it. In a way, it’s nice. I like to think of life as a path, and all of us are becoming better people as we move through life. I think I am a better person than I was in my 20s, and I hope that I will be a better person in my 40s than I am in my 30s. One of the great things about being an adult is that you DO feel more comfortable in your own skin and are willing to be yourself so much more fully and openly than previously. And I really do love that

By: Jenny @ Reading the End

Jenny @ Reading the End — Mon, 02 May 2016 20:51:59 +0000

When I start to get introspective about getting older, it really does help me to think about how far I’ve come in the years since — well, since whatever! Each year I feel like I learn new things and open my mind up more and get less dumb, and I value that so much more than I value whatever ideal of youth-and-beauty (which I never felt like I was achieving anyway, when I was young!) goes along with being in my twenties. As I’m getting ready to turn thirty, I keep thinking how grateful I am to be this age and not younger, stupider ages when I didn’t know how to handle office politics or speak out about my feminism or sort out travel plans. This version of me is better. Getting older rocks. (So far.)

By: Kailana

Kailana — Sun, 01 May 2016 23:43:51 +0000

I think that turning 30 turned me even more into the ‘Project Queen’. I feel like I need to learn more and do more and be more organized.

By: Heather @ Book Addiction

Heather @ Book Addiction — Sun, 01 May 2016 20:08:11 +0000

I COMPLETELY understand what you’re talking about. I am thirty-two and just starting to feel mildly comfortable in my own skin. I’m at a place professionally that I never could have imagined I’d be five years ago, and seen as a leader by not only those who work for me, but my peers and those who I look to for leadership as well. The public speaking thing is still a huge obstacle for me, but I’ve been doing little things here and there – like participating a lot more on calls and speaking events – than I ever thought I would be able to do in the past. I, too, don’t always feel like an adult, but as I get further into my thirties the feeling of not believing in myself gets dimmer and my belief in myself and in my ability to “adult” successfully gets stronger. I’m so happy to hear that the same is happening for you!

By: BermudaOnion (Kathy)

BermudaOnion (Kathy) — Sun, 01 May 2016 11:59:03 +0000

I’m almost twice as old as you are and still don’t always feel like an adult. I’m impressed with your public speaking – it’s difficult for most people, so you should be proud of yourself. Thanks for the update!

By: Ana @ things mean a lot

Ana @ things mean a lot — Sun, 01 May 2016 10:10:16 +0000

<3 This post made me very happy for you. And your public speaking story reminded me of doing a whole storytime session by myself a few weeks ago – it was kind of terrifying, but I didn't panic and I did it. I don't know if it's necessarily about reaching my 30s, but I've definitely been feeling happier and more at ease in my own skin these past two years than probably ever before. It's a nice feeling

Mathie has been playing Stardew Valley too and it looks so fun.