Wednesday, October 1, 2014

I won't regret my 30's

So we all know I turned the big 3-0 in August and am currently embarking on yet another decade of my life. A decade that I am genuinely excited about. Partly because I feel like I have some things figured out in this crazy world but mostly because I feel settled, ready to take on anything.

This is a huge paradigm shift from my usual crazy approach to life.  I am a most certainly a worry wort, and if you know me personally you are probably shaking your head up and down with a ridiculous look on your face in complete agreement with that fact. 

I borrowed this pic from Stephanie's blog- it was the only pic I could find that makes me look pensive, like I am thinking about life or something...
When I turned 29, I remember feeling an instant flood of emotions: excitement, fear, peace, nausea, contentment and nervousness... the list could probably go on and on. I was proud of the life I made but nervous at the same time - did I accomplish all that I wanted to, would I have regrets? Would I be crazy not to have regrets?  Will I make a mistake?  Aren't my past mistakes the very reason why I am the person I am today? 

ugh, I need to just shut up. 

I tend let this worry consume me and get all hung up on the weirdest crap. But I am working on that, for realz. 

 I recently came across this article called "11 Things You'll Regret In Your Thirties" and instantly thought it was written specifically for me. 

Read the article... 

go ahead, I will wait.

now, tell me it doesn't ring true? 

This article is something that I find myself reading often because it is the kick in the pants I need. It just really puts things into perspective for me. 

and here is my perspective:
I work really hard everyday at work and give my job the best of me sometimes. I need to give my husband the best of me too. I see my parents on a regular basis but I don't truly spend quality time with them. Sitting on the couch in the same room with them does not count. I care about what other people think even though I really don't want to. The older I get the more this seems to dissipate. Reid and I are taking every opportunity to travel and be semi-newlyweds before we start a family. Speaking of starting a family, this sorta scares the bejesus out of me. I am really proud of where we are in life but can't help but what wonder what the future will bring. I am thankful everyday for my family and friends even though I may not show it. 

It makes me feel really good that I can admit to all of that. This perspective of mine is ever changing and evolving. Some days I might not be able to be as honest or as sappy, it all depends on what mood strikes.

Long story short, I am just putting it out there that I will not regret my 30's. I refuse to look back and say I wish I had done this or that. This "regret" is a frame of mind in my opinion and if you try to make the best of every moment what is there to regret?

I will get off my soap box now because I have a million things to accomplish today. We are headed back up north tomorrow to Boston.....

wish me luck!

xoxo,

CAD

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8 comments:

  1. That's a great mindset - it's how I want to feel about life, not just my thirties. Not that I'm there yet. I am a huge worry wart as well, something I need to work on!

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  2. LOVE this post. I can totally relate! I'm not quite 30 yet (but it's approaching so quickly) and I've really been thinking about the value of my time and relationships yet. I keep thinking about that country song, "My Next 30 Years," and how that always used to seem so far off... but it's not anymore! Yikes.

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  3. I'm a worrier too and I'm silently freaking out about almost being 30, but this is a great article and it definitely helps hearing all of that! I've been getting better about going with the flow instead of freaking out about things, I think its a process and won't happen overnight so don't worry! Have fun in Boston!!

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  4. I love this and that article! 30's will rock for you! xoxo looks good on ya already :)

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  5. Thanks for sharing this - I tend to over analyze everything and worry about the tiniest things too!! Need to shake that real quick!! Your 30's are going to be amazing as are you!

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  6. yes!! im glad you are embracing the next chapter of your life! i think our 30s are going to be great. it's wonderful you are being optimistic about the future. oxox

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  7. Great post! My 30s are way better than my 20s and I've learned not to give a hoot about people that don't mean anything to me. You will enjoy your 30s, I'm sure of it.

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  8. Thank you so much for finding that article!! As a newly turned 30 year old (still crazy to say!) those were some good reminders!

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