My birthday is in 2 days. I will be 30. I keep looking back on my 20s and wondering if maybe I’ve had my priorities wrong this whole time. I’ve accomplished a lot, technically, but what do those things even matter?
I’ve been married. But I got divorced. I’ve loved and been loved. But all of those relationships severely crashed and burned. I learned how to paint and draw. But I never use those skills anymore. I got my B.A. and became a teacher. I had a good run at that but then I ran from it the way I run from everything else. I’m working on a second M.A. which will hopefully lead me to a path that feels more right for me. I got certified as a Yoga Teacher and I definitely see good things coming out of that. I started this blog which has been amazing, as it has connected me with all of you. I really feel like all the things I have accomplished that are for the best are those things I’ve accomplished in the last year. I’m only just finding myself.
It is sort of bittersweet. I know that this means I’ve got, hopefully, years and years of more positive growth, of finding myself and of helping others. But it also means I spent 9 or 10 years just chasing down dreams that were never meant for me.
Her Patchwork Heart 
nah, don’t look at it as wasting time — you were acquiring the varied skills you need for whatever your future holds! nothing goes to waste — NOTHING! the fact that you are narrowing it down is a sign that you’re learning how to be your best self in the world. buckle in, the 30s are amazing!
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Love this! Thank you. I’ve always looked at people in their 30s and seen such amazing confidence, so here is to hoping for some of the confidence I saw and admired in others all these years.
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A full life includes lots of dead ends, risks, and disappointments. A very bright and accomplished friend tells me, “I like to make new mistakes.” That’s the important thing: keep trying and keep learning and you will grow. Never stop. Said by a man way older than you!
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I really like this, thank you. I can definitely place hope in continually making mistakes and learning from them. I’m quite good at that bit. Haha
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Remember though, you only get points for new ones!
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Haha I didn’t know there was a point system to life but I will keep that in mind. 😂😜
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You’re around the same age as me. Wasn’t until my 30’s I really seemed to pull things together but as slantgirl said above it doesn’t mean the years before were a waste. Just preparation! Happy birthday!
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Happy birthday in 2 days!
In those years you were chasing the “wrong dreams” you learned a lot about yourself. You wouldn’t be you without them! Thank them for what they gave you – good or bad, we learn from both!
Keep going you are doing great!
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Thank you! You’re absolutely right. I love this community for the perspective shift.
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Happy birthday KD hun have a great one! xoxoxo
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Thank you
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