Thirty, Flirty and Thriving!

Dear Friends,

I have a definition for you.

a·dult  

/əˈdəlt/

Noun A person who is fully grown or developed.

Adjective (of a person or animal) Fully grown or developed.

Synonyms noun.   grown-up - major adjective.   grown-up - grown - mature - full-grown - big - ripe

What the definition doesn't say is that once you reach the "adult" status, life as you knew it is gone.
Days of Barbie dolls and make believe are out, and long work days and aching feet are in.

When you are a kid, growing up seems like the coolest thing in the world. You want to be taller, and wiser, and you want to be everything that the grown-ups get to be. At least, that is how I was. The idea of being thirty years old was such an exciting event. I'd be lying if I said that I still wasn't looking forward to it, but it's all different now.

The thing is, people tell you not to grow up too quickly. "Don't rush it," said every adult that I have ever known. And I finally understand. I may not be thirty years old, but I am not a kid anymore. It is such a bittersweet realization. I wish that I would have listened to all the annoying adults who told me not to worry so much and enjoy my childhood.

I have this stupid idea that once I am thirty, I will know who I am. I will be comfortable in myself and with my life and I will finally be at peace. I know that this is a silly idea, but I am holding on to it. The reality of being twenty-three years old and completely lost is terrifying.

I miss Barbies and not having to file taxes and worry about insurance.
I need a time machine hot tub.... or a hot tub to ease my work-broken back.

Here's to growing up and hoping that someday, we will have it easy.