This week saw a big milestone for me: I turned 30. And I did it in style…with a trip to New York!
It’s a scary day for anyone, but I’ve quietly been looking forward to it. Since my last birthday, I’ve thought a lot about where I am in life and what this big birthday would mean for me.
I’m fortunate enough to be in a good place: I have a lovely husband, a house, a good job, great friends and a growing blog.
One thing I’ve realised in the last couple of years is that there’s no point putting things off. I’ve always been guilty of talking about my plans in abstract terms. I’ve listed places that I’d love to visit, but then made no effort to go there. I’ve talked about publishing a book and becoming a writer, but never taken the time to create anything.
Now I’m conscious of the need to make some of my dreams a reality. Of course, I have to be realistic. I have a job and a mortgage, I can’t just quit my job to write full-time or travel the world. But I can build time for the things I enjoy around my other commitments, focusing on the things that matter to me rather than the things I feel I should be doing.
I’ve enjoyed my twenties and learned a lot from them, but I’m a little older, a little wiser and a little more confident now, so I’m sure my thirties are going to be even better!
Daphne @ The Daphne Files says
Happy birthday! It certainly is a milestone! I turned 40 this year, again a whole new phase in life. Let’s try to make the best of the new decade that is in front of us!
Amy Lord says
Thanks Daphne, and a belated happy birthday to you!
Anita Edwards says
Hi Amy
Happy Birthday, look forward to reading more of your adventures. Welcome to the thirties, it’s a great time. Says she on the wrong side of 40 but loving it all the same xxx
Amy Lord says
Thanks Anita, I’m actually looking forward to my thirties, hoping for lots of good things!
Hannah @ Eating with Alice says
Happy Birthday Amy! I totally agree there’s no point in putting this off!
Amy Lord says
Thanks Hannah!
Kristin | My Life as a Teacup says
Happy belated birthday! I have no doubt that 30 is going to be quite the milestone and a year full of awesome 🙂
Amy Lord says
Thanks Kristin, I really hope so!
Sara Strauss says
Happy birthday!!!!
~Sara
Amy Lord says
Thanks Sara 🙂