thirty
Thirty. What a dirty little number. It is no secret to anyone that I am not particularly found of the number three. But I am entering a decade where the number 3 will proceed my age for 10 years and a double whammy at thirty-three. So I had better open my arms and give this thirty thing a try. I don’t seem to have much of a choice and Mother Nature sure didn’t ask my opinion on the matter.
When I look back on my life thus far, my teen years were fun. I wasn’t reckless or wild but more naive and trusting. I enjoyed my life. A lot. My teen years were a lot happier for me than my twenty’s and I made friends that I still have to this day. Friends, that I may not talk to every day but when push comes to shove I know they will always be there for me if and when they are needed.
My twenties brought a lot of heartbreak. I fell in love, had my heart broken, married the wrong man and got divorced. My family fell apart and with support from one another we rallied to pick up the pieces. I graduated college and a few years later married again. This time to the most perfect man the world could offer to me. I started running and ran half marathons and one marathon. I developed an unnatural obsession with food that has in some shape or form plagued me ever since.
Today I am 30. Today I am entering in a new decade. In this new decade I plan to strive towards happiness and inner peace each and every day. For me, happiness is not a natural state; it is something that needs to be fostered. I want to become a more confident woman and start a family one way or another. I want to enjoy my thirties. In all honesty, since my twenties weren’t exactly a cup of tea, I should be looking forward to a new decade and a new saga in the chapter of my ever changing life. So I want to smile. I want to welcome in my day and I want to not be so scared. There, I said it. Thirty scares me. But what better way to kick fear’s ass than to admit it. So happy 30th birthday to me and here’s hoping that the dirty little number three actually proves to be all in my head.
What Kelly Said 
Happy Birthday and welcome back to the blog world! I used to follow your other blog so I’m glad you’ve found the peace to start another blog. I’m 35 and I gotta say – I’m LOVING my 30’s. Have a fabulous day!
Thanks Jen! That makes me feel so good! I remember you and glad you found me again! 🙂
Happy Birthday! Being 30 is a lot of fun. I’m 31 now and love being in my 30’s!
You’re 31! WOW! I had no idea…you look fantastic! 🙂
Happy birthday Kelly! I wish you a decade full of happiness and love. 3 will be a number you will love I’m sure! I really enjoy reading your blog. Thank you for sharing your very real life with us. Have an amazing start to your year!!
Thanks Nicole! That means so much to me!
Happy birthday!
Are you sending me cake Evan?!
Happy Birthday! You are only as old as you feel and 30 is JUST a number! I have my 27th bday coming up in less than a month and I always “fear” getting older too. But I need to start embracing it! It is inevitable right? ha
It is just a number! I am going to work really hard to remember that! 🙂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Your 30s are going to be the best yet!
Happy birthday girlie!! I hope your day was as special as mine was last year. ❤
Happy Birthday Kelly!! I hope you have a fabulous day. I’ve heard from everyone that your 30s are the best.
30 is the new 20! 😀 & you are one hot 30 year old!! 😉 xoxo
Happy Birthday!
HAHA! Holly…thanks! Right back at you babe! Hottie!
Happy Birthday! I turned 30 last year and am loving it so far. Plus, like you, I am a few years younger than my hubby. It’s fun being the “young” wife!
Yes! Being the young wife does make it easier! For sure!
Happy Birthday!!
Talk to anyone who’s 30 and they’ll tell you those years are some of the best. Wishing you good things for the next decade!
Thanks Tracey! I am determined to make this decade the best it can be.
I totally agree that after everything that happened in your 20s, your 30s are bound to be fantastic! I totally think 30 is awesome because I am happy where my life is. Mother Nature doesn’t ask us if we want to age, but given the alternative (death), I’ll take aging! And I’m so proud of you for sharing so much!!
Thanks Allena…as someone who knows it all. I love you. 🙂
Happy birthday Kelly! Don’t worry, you will end up loving the number 3. 30’s are way better than 20’s.
Happy birthday!!!!!
I’m in my 30s as you know, and these 2 short years have been better than any in my 20s by far! I am wiser, happier, and just all around more content with myself and where I am in life. You’re going to love it in the club, WELCOME!!
We’ll have to celebrate your belated birthday in a month!!
YES!!! I am counting on one big throw down Canyon party in MAY! I can’t wait to see you!!!!!
happy birthday! 30 is old! Jk. Hope every year is better than the last!
Happy Birthday! I think 30 will scare me too, but I’m inspired by the way you’re tackling it with such a healthy, optimistic perspective!
Thanks Katie…I am trying! 😉
Happy Birthday!!! You are going to rock your 30s. I love my 30s…wiser every year and we learn to love ourselves and not to care about perceptions etc. And I can tell a 20 something to get me a glass of wine – NOW – and they don’t question me. 🙂 EMBRACE it.
HAHA! Rebecca you make me smile! I ❤ U!
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great one. You deserve the best. And I have no doubt great things will be coming your way in this new year, decade, etc. 🙂
Thank you Tina. As someone who knows a little more about me than others…that means a lot!
Happy birthday love!! I think it’s AMAZING how you’re changing your thinking about the number 3!! I hope you have a FABULOUS day!!
Thanks Tara!!! It’s been a GOOD day!
oOoOO HAPPY BIRRRFFFDAYYY lovely sista! I hear that 30s are sooooooo awesome! though I AM wanting to stay in my 20s for aas long as God allows lol 😀 have a great day today
Happy happy birthday my friend! I know you will make this decade fantastic!
Happy birthday Kelly–hope you had a wonderful day!!!
30 was actually a really fun year for me and not as bad as I expected. However, I am not so much a fan of 31 so far…..
Kelly, happy bday girl! I am so happy you are in a better place now and here is to fnding the better man the second time around-I did as well, enjoy your thirties! They are some of the best years of your life!
Gah! I’m sorry I’m a day behind on my reading! I hope you had a great birthday, Kelly!
And for what it’s worth, all my friends who are in their 30’s say they are having twice as much fun as they did in their 20’s. Something to look forward to for sure!
Gasp! Kell!! I’m so sorry to have missed your birthday. Please forgive me and know that I’ll spend today sending you good vibes and beautiful (belated) birthday wishes!!
Love you 🙂
A belated happy birthday!!
Beautiful post 🙂 I’m sure your thirties will be all you wish for and more.
I am a little late here, but happy birthday! If you feel old, just remember that I have three years on you! I turn 33 next week. Honestly though, once you get over the initial weirdness of no longer being in your twenties, your 30s really doesn’t feel any different. I feel better about myself than I did in my 20s actually.