So here I am with another blog on my hands as I approach my 30th birthday. Why? Well let's just say i'm SUPER excited about my 30s and wanted to just blog about this every step of the way.
My 20s served as a great opportunity to find myself and to grow. Now approaching 30, I'm expecting to continue to grow as I embark on a new era of my life.
When I turned 28, I was devastated!! I felt old and I think I went through a mild bout of depression. It lasted for a few days...ok maybe a few months. I mean I was still functioning with life and everything, but I did feel like an old lady. Not only old...but SINGLE too. I celebrated my 28th at a club in Richmond called Off The Hookah. Perhaps that was the number one reason for the feelings of being old. Every guy in there that night was between the ages of 22-25 or so it seemed. When I told someone it was my birthday, and they asked me how old I was, I cringed when I would answer: "28". It was theee worst...especially when they would reply "oh I'm 22". All I could think of was "why are you here, Ash!? You should be home with a family, not in the club, Grandma" smh.
Either way, I also drank way too much and was hungover the entire next day. I learned I couldn't party like I used to anymore. Another indicator that I was getting old. It was rough!
Turning 29 was much better in that I celebrated with my girl friends over dinner and drinks followed by a very blessed church service the next day! It meant so much to me to reflect on how awesome God really is and how far I have come and have grown!! I had a better perspective on life and that was a great turning point for thoroughly looking forward to the next chapter/decade of my life!!
So with 2 more months to go, I'm ready!! 2014 is only 3 days away and I'm super excited about a new year!! I hope you enjoy my adventures as much as I plan to enjoy them!!
One thing I'm looking forward to is just being free and open to love! Yes, love!! A lot of people act like love isn't everything, but I beg to differ. It's awesome and dope when it's with the right person. I plan to date and just have fun!! I've always been super serious when it comes to dating and being so critical and what not. I admit I'm picky, but I need to start having more fun and just live! One dinner doesn't mean I have to marry the guy!! Something I totally need to divert my attention away from.
I'm also looking to relocate and start a new job next year. I love my current job, but I'm sooo over this area!! It'll be 4 years in March and I'm just ready to go. This will be very challenging in that I'll have to find a new job, move, and rent or sell my house, but it's not impossible. If I don't find a new job, I'll stay another year, but I trust and believe God will work everything out when the time is right and it'll be perfect!!
So here I go....cheers to 30!!!
