The other night, at a 29th birthday party for a dear Dear (who shall remain nameless to protect her in the future when lying about her age), I offered up the sage observation that "the 30s" are my favorite years so far. She responded that this might be true if you have acheived what you want by that point.
She might be a little bit right. I had a whole list of things to do before 30 that I didn't acheive, but the big goals did happen: I gave birth (at about 29.75 years, close one!); I've had a range of professional experiences that made me feel like I've done enough to ease back from the workplace and enjoy motherhood; and I'm the lady lucky enough to be married to my husband.
But all of those things would be good at any age! The thing I like about 30 (that I imagine will increase with each decade), is the comfortable confidence that I enjoy more often. Not because I've grown wise or learned a lot, but simply because I've learned one thing: that success is not the measurement of acheivement--it's the opposite! I've often limited myself to only doing things that I know I will be quite good at. That is a weakness. Trying something new, not doing it well, but trying over and over until you get it right or at least improve--that is strength, and that builds confidence! The 4-H motto "learn to do by doing" really is a life lesson! Here's to doing, whether you do it well or not!
3 comments:
Amy, you put that simply Amazing! You should add writer to your list you seem to know just how to word things that make so much sense and I couldn't say it like that! I think the 30's will be wonderful I was a lil worried when I turned 30 in Oct. but so far it had been perfect! Thanks for making my day! your Awesome!
Such a good reminder. Thank you so much - and I agree with "anonymous" about the writing thing :) You have such a way with words. Even more, I think you have such a neat perspective and I love to read all about it.
I love this post Ames...very true!
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