Third floor🏗️🏢



This might not be the most optimistic post I've written lately, but as I approach my 30s, I feel it's important to be honest. As I've grown older, I've come to realize that my youth is fleeting and that time is our most precious resource.


When I graduated college, I didn't think too much about planning for my future. I assumed that with patience, my doubts, insecurities, and dreams would all fall into place. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case. Instead, as I've gotten older, my fears and insecurities have only grown, and I've been left with more questions than answers.


I know I'm not alone in feeling this way. Many of my friends and family members have expressed similar concerns, especially as they approach 30. At this age, it's natural to wonder whether we've accomplished what we set out to do in our teenage years and early twenties.


During my 20s, I went through a lot of experimentation. I explored different passions and made new friends along the way, although some of them drifted away over time. This period helped shape my temperament and I witnessed many people come and go. I also experienced the elderly years of my relatives and had my first hangover. As I took on new responsibilities, my perspective on life evolved.


I experienced a mix of emotions - disappointment and hope, laughter, and tears - as I bid farewell to my pets, places where I no longer fit in, and those that I'm eager to discover. I said goodbye to past loves and embraced new beginnings. I witnessed careers blossoming while others faded away.


As you enter your 30s, your ego shifts from seeking opportunities to seeking answers. You now prefer quiet spaces over loud parties, and success is measured by your financial status. Advice from your relatives holds a deeper meaning, and even unpleasant conversations with your mother can teach valuable life lessons. Seeing your friends once a week is considered fortunate if they are nearby.


Saying goodbye to old dreams but at the same time hoping that all of this improves.


~S.

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