So I've been doing a little surfing of the net and I came across an old (and supposedly pretty well known) Glamour magazine article from way back in '97 that outlined the 30 things that all women should do or have before they hit the three-decade mark. Hmmmmmmm............wonder how close I am to achieving these things???
By 30, you should have ...
1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come. (DONE)
2. A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family. (DONE)
3. Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour. (DONE)
4. A purse, a suitcase, and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying. (DONE)
5. A youth you’re content to move beyond.(DONE)
6. A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age. (DONE)
7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age -- and some money set
aside to help fund it. (Hmmmm....does super alone count?)
8. An email address, a voice mailbox, and a bank account -- all of which nobody has access to but you. (DONE)
9. A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded. (DONE)
10. One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry. (DONE)
11. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra. (No drill....but I think that is a good thing when it comes to me. who knows what little 'project' I would start)
12. Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it. (DONE - Michael Kors handbag)
13. The belief that you deserve it. (DONE)
14. A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine, and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30. (DONE...... botox starts after 30)
15. A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship, and all those other facets of life that do get better. (Job stuff is sorted, just need to get the man stuff sorted)
By 30, you should know ...
1. How to fall in love without losing yourself (DONE)
2. How you feel about having kids (Changes daily but 90% positive I want one by 32)
3. How to quit a job, break up with a man, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship. (Can do the first 2, but obviously haven't nailed #3)
4. When to try harder and when to walk away. (DONE)
5. How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next. (DONE ;) )
6. The names of the secretary of state, your great-grandmothers, and the best tailor in town. (Hilary Clinton, Molly McCann and Rosie Henry/Alice Cannon and Johannah Ashe , and the ladies on level 4 at Indooroopilly shopping centres.....DONE)
7. How to live alone, even if you don’t like to. (DONE....love it and miss it)
8. Where to go -- be it your best friend’s kitchen table or a yoga mat -- when your soul needs soothing. (DONE)
9. That you can’t change the length of your legs, the width of your hips, or the nature of your parents. (FAIL)
10. That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over. (Starting to realise this...DONE)
11. What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love. (DONE)
12. That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs, or not flossing for very long.(DONE)
13. Who you can trust, who you can’t, and why you shouldn’t take it personally.(DONE)
14. Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault. (FAIL)
15. Why they say life begins at 30 (Yet to find that one out!)
I dont think I'm going too bad then according to that list :). Time to relax a little about this milestone stuff for one night xxx
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