By 30 , you should have:
- One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you've come.
- A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.
- Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour.
- A purse, suitcase and an umbrella you're not ashamed to be carrying.
- A youth you're content to move beyond.
- A past juicy enough that you're looking forward enough to retelling in your old age.
- The realization that you are actually going to have an old age-and some money set aside for funding it.
- An email address, a voice mailbox and a bank account-all of which no one has access to but you.
- A resume that is not even the slightest bit padded.
- One friend that always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.
- A set of screwdrivers, and cordless drill and a black lace bra.
- Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.
- The belief that you deserve it.
- A skin-care regimen, and exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don't get better after 30.
- A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship and all those facets of life that do get better.
By 30, you should know:
- How to fall in love without losing yourself.
- How you feel about having kids.
- How to quit a job, breakup with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.
- When to try harder and when to walk away.
- How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn't like to happen next.
- The names of: the secretary of state, your great-grandmother and the best tailor in town.
- How to live alone, even if you don't like to.
- How to take control of your own birthday.
- That you can't change the length of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents.
- That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it's over.
- What you would or wouldn't do for love or money.
- That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long.
- Who you can trust, who you cannot and why you shouldn't take it personally.
- Not to apologize for something that isn't your fault.
- Why they say life begins at 30!
1 comment:
I don't know much about the 30 things every woman should have known by the time she is 30, but I do know this day, 30 years ago was the most wonderful day of my life. You have made us (me), so very proud and we love you very much. Have a wonderful 30th, and many happy birthdays ahead.
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