Happy 31st Birthday

Jenna on 06 9, 2010

Last year, when I was literally freaking out about being 30, one of my friends said to me,

“Don’t worry, Jenna. 30s are great! There’s nothing to be afraid of, I’m sure you that you will love it!”

Of course, I didn’t believe it. I thought, it was kind of self-hypnosis trying not to be depressed about getting older. And maybe, it’s true. There’s nothing exciting about getting older.

Why was I so afraid of it?

When I was young, I thought, when I turned 30, I would be an adult, mature, settled, achieved, had found the answer of my life, and happy.

And I just felt like I didn’t have any of those ready. I felt lost.

I usually don’t like agreeing people so easily. But I have to say, being in 30s has been great ever since and I am really loving it.

It’s been only a year passed, but I feel just so much happier. What has been changed?

• I’ve learned how to focus on the present, not creating the perfect future
• I’ve learned how to forgive myself and just accept who I am as is.
• I’ve found that I have a lot more than I thought and learned how to appreciate everything I have.
• I’ve learned life is not about finding the perfect person to live with, it’s about learning how to love myself and how to share the love with the people I care.
• Most of all…. I’ve learned that I know nothing… and there are a lot more to learn, and the fact that it’s nothing to be afraid of. Not knowing the future and not ready for the perfect ending are actually what makes the life so exciting and interesting.

Cheers to me… for becoming an awesome and happy 31 year old.