The Big Three Oh!
All weeklong I’ve been waiting for the panic to set in. You know, the paralyzing, gripping fear that’s supposed to come when you reach a landmark birthday. Yet, somehow the big three-oh has quietly arrived and I still feel the same.
What the heck birthday?! I thought turning 30 was supposed to be the first of many mini-meltdowns along the road to getting older. Isn’t it customary for ladies to go out on their 30th donning crazy feather boas, tiaras, and t-shirts reading, “Dirty Thirty” all bedazzled? Shouldn’t I be eager to hold onto my twenties or to relive my college days? Hmm, well birthday, I’m sorry to disappoint you!
It’s funny really how instead of feeling older today, I just feel more like myself. It’s as if the light bulb inside of me has been slowly growing brighter over these past 30 years. Turning thirty feels like the beginning of something new. I can’t quite put my finger on it, maybe because I’m only thirty, but I’m sure whatever this decade holds, it’s going to be good. Today I turned 30, without a crown or boa, and when I look in the mirror I like what I see.
{Photos from my early birthday celebration last weekend}
Happy 30th! Such a cute picture of you
I agree with your feelings completely.
Thank you Nicole!
For some reason this made me teary eyed. If I were you, I would like what I see too. Happy birthday to my oh so wonderful college room mate. Though we might not want to relive those years ( or maybe we do???) may we never forget them! I am proud of the 30 year old you are and happy that we spent our 20′s together
Much love!
PS wish I approached 30 as gracefully… I was depressed. But once I got there, it was like “what was all the fuss about?”
Oh no! Now I’m all teary eyed reading your comment! I will never forget our college years, or the time we spent living together.
Here’s to many more years as friends and as fabulous 30 somethings.
Preach! I felt the same way. xo
Happy Birthday Leah! As your sister, and a person who has known you the longest, I can say quite honestly that it isn’t a lightbulb inside of you. It is the entire freaking sun! You are bursting with radiance and always have been. Happy 30th! I love you!!!
I love you too my beautiful sister. xoxo
Happy happy happy birthday! So so happy to have gotten to know you a little bit better recently, and hope to continue for years to come! I wish you lived closer so I could take you out for a mimosa (or 4!)
Thank you Jacquelyn! I couldn’t agree more. I love getting to know you, if we were neighbors it would be weekly mimosas! lol
happy birthday dear!
Thank you Rachael! xo
Happy Birthday! Love the gold – birthdays deserve a bit of dazzle. Looks like I have something to look forward to.
Yes! You absolutely have something to look forward to! I am prepared to thoroughly enjoy my 30′s!
Happy Birthday Leah! My thirtieth is only a few months away and I can honestly say- I can’t wait. I hope you are having a truly wonderful day!
xo
Thank you Jessie! I am having an amazing 30th.
Happy Birthday Leah!! The 30′s are the best, you’ll see
Thank you so much Gaby! xo So far, they are starting out pretty sweet.
Happy happy birthday Leah!! Hope it was simply fabulous xo
Thank you so much Victoria! It truly was.
Happy Birthday! Your photo is gorgeous! I’m only 31 but I gotta say my 30′s have been the best decade of my life so far. Enjoy!!
Thank you Paola! I am really looking forward to this decade.
So far it’s been pretty special.
Happy Birthday, Leah! 30 looks fabulous on you! x
Aw well thank you Stephanie!
Aww you look GORGEOUS! Happy (belated) BIRTHDAY to YOU Leah!! The big three-oh is my next birthday and I hope I feel exactly like you did
Thank you Dana! When is your birthday? So far 30 is pretty fabulous if you ask me!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUU!!! Wishing you all the very best for your fabulous thirtieth birthday! I loved my thirties and think they are one of the most empowering & fun times of growing up so far. Cheers to you Leah!
Best birthday wishes to you,
Sheri
Thank you so much Sheri! I am truly looking forward to this decade of my life!
xo
Happy birthday Leah! I’m 29 in a few months and I never really thought I’d get this old but I feel more myself every day. Love your attitude
yes! getting older is a GREAT thing! I’m 27 and feel like a baby. I’m enjoying every moment of it but I look at women in their 40′s even and think “wow, they’ve got it”.
glad you had a great birthday and that you celebrated being you sans crown and boa
Happy birthday
xo My 30th is in a couple of weeks. Im not sure how I feel about it yet lol