Yes. I’m ancient. So ancient that my bones creek. Some mornings I wake up feeling like an Egyptian mummy – wrapped up tightly in my sheet (because the AC feels too cold even at 28deg), my bones old and threatening to fall apart from the smallest movement. I am a thirty one year old. *Sigh*
As much as I dreaded turning 30, the after effects are even worse. Here are things that started happening with me once I turned 30 –
1. Easily bruising and random bruises showing up on my body. I literally woke up one morning to find this massive purple colour bruise near my knee with absolutely no idea how it even happened. (I even contemplated that I might be possessed but why would a ghost want to live in my creeky body?!?)
2. Backache and knee ache are my new best friends. I can’t only blame my age for this – my posture and how I lounge about also effects this. But OMG – whenever I go to pick up something heavy (which I have to because I run my own small business), my back goes – “you’ll pay for this and how”.
3. Not being able to enjoy alcohol. I. JUST. CAN’T.
4. Literally forgetting that I did something, right after doing it. This one has me creeped out. I literally put my phone on charging and 5 minutes later start wondering where my phone went. Why is this happening?!?!
5. I find 29 year old boys on dating apps immature. So I am dating in the 29-35 years bracket but now I find 29 year old men SO immature. Every interaction has me go – “argh, these twenty year olds”.
6. I don’t enjoy loud music anymore. Any place with loud music just causes me anxiety. I like quiet, peaceful cafes over loud, noisy pubs.
7. I’ve started lying more and with ease. I’ve always been a lousy liar but in the past few months I’ve found that I’ve started lying more and with ease. Before you jump to any conclusions – by lying I mean making up elaborate excuses for bailing on plans (because I’m old and need rest) and making up stories to get my vendors to do a better job (because I hate confrontation). Before I’d just be upfront and say I don’t want to go out and it would piss of the people I made plans with.
This whole post is a light way to announce to the world that I’M OLD. What are some differences you saw once you turned a milestone age?
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Beautifully put into words the effects of entering thirties. It was a good read!
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You don’t look 30. You look more like 25!!
Now, there are certain changes that your body needs. I am sure, you are doing a great job in adapting those changes!! Stay positive and shine!! Btw, when is your bday?
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Enjoyed reading every bit.😊😊You are not at all old Moksha , just maturing. 😁😄I remember when I was 30 and happily single how people used to look at me..n that was decades back..😂😀😂 but being a male helped a little..😀😄😀Take care of your limbs n back…they are the only ones who will support till the end. 🙂🙂🙂🙃🙃
Keep at it…keep writing .you will go places🌹🙏🌹God bless you
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We age like fine wine, only getting better. As for the aches and pains, yoga will wipe them away. Cheers!
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Ha yep this all sounds about right! 🤣🤣 Wait until you turn 40. That’s when all of a sudden, like almost over night, you’ll notice your neck looks saggy and wrinkled. And this isn’t just me. Every woman around my age that I’ve talked to about this says the same thing, it’s crazy! But luckily at this age, you start caring a bit less as well. All I can say is if you’re not already, start using bakuchiol now and moisturize day and night! I do 5 mins of yoga every morning too in order to keep those creaky joints less stiff. This was a fun post ☺️🌺🤣🦋🙏
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Now im even more scared of growing up yay
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Happy 30th birthday! I turned 30 a couple of years ago and I can relate to the muscular pain and finding not only guys, but people in their 20s can be immature too. When I turned 30, I decided I wasn’t going to take crap anymore and be blunt. If people can’t handle me, tough. Although, it was hard for me to enjoy being 30 because the pandemic hit a few months after my birthday and it all went downhill. Now that things are getting better, I can enjoy my Thirties more. I seriously hope the depression I have had during the pandemic isn’t a part of being in my 30s! Also, I don’t know if your comments allow links, but there is a video I want to share with you. It’s hilarious!
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Parts will get even worse, but much of life gets even better as you age. I’d never want to return to my 20s.Maggie
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Oh no Ru… Not yet girl.. !!!!
“Some mornings I wake up feeling like an Egyptian mummy – wrapped up tightly in my sheet (because the AC feels too cold even at 28deg), my bones old and threatening to fall apart from the smallest movement. I am a thirty one year old. *Sigh*
You better come train with me! 💖😂
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Considering I’m twice as old as you, this all sounds so familiar. I’ve accepted the mysterious aches and pains that occur for no particular reason. I am seriously concerned with my memory loss as I watched my mom slip into dementia. Even if my body goes, I want to retain my mind.
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I am 36 and can sympathize with a lot of these! although i do still like loud music and I do yoga five times a week so I get less of the aches now!
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I’m 25 and can honestly relate especially to the random bruises and back/knee pain! I was just telling my sister I have a random bruise on my knee and I have no idea where it came from 😂
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haha isn’t it while to think we are the age that we thought was soooo old when we were like 10 or 15?? At that age whenever I saw a 30 year old “man” I’d look at him like my uncle but now that I’m over that age I’m like.. OMG 30yos are babies!!! LOL Perspective, girl… it’s crazy!
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*isn’t it wild
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Hahah yaaaa!! I remember calling 30 year olds – middle aged and now I cringe to think that I might be middle aged. 🙈
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I’m not even going to go there at 62, Moksha 😁. I will say that #3 definitely is not something I experience 🍷🥃🍸😉💜
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Hahaha. I’m hoping it’s just a phase for me too cause I miss my solo wine and movie nights.
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Hahaha I’m not 30 yet but I’m definitely dreading it! Although, I remember a friend of mine (past her 30s) who used to say that she loved her thirties so much, much more than her twenties, because she finally felt like she didn’t need to prove anything to anyone and she felt more secure and confident because she knew what she wanted. I hope it happens to me too ahah! Have you noticed that as well?
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Definitely! I feel less pressure to aim for perfection and feel more content with everything I have. But arghhhh, so oldddddd. 😭
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I hear you!.Though it was 40 when I remembered my body starting to have aches and pains! But agree with the loud music and I sooo can’t do amusement park rides anymore. Gets me too dizzy. Just wait til you are 50 and the hot flashes start coming!
But every milestone age has special things to celebrate as well! Keep smiling!
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Hahah. I’m glad I’m not the only one. And oh god, not looking forward to them hot flashes. 😞
And yess, definitely each age milestone brings with itself something to celebrate and a lot of growth. ☺️
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And the most important is that getting older is always better than the alternative. 🙂So live it up! You do gain confidence as well,.which is a good thing.
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It is time to reasses. I think 30 is a great age to do this. You have accrued more wisdom evidenced by the inability to like relationships without substance. You are looking for value out of your time not just a bit of fun. Yes our bodies show signs of ageing, but these signs are also signs of our life experiences, both good and bad. Once you get to 50 or 60 you stop worrying about age because getting older is terribly liberating! You can get away with so much more of those things that once embarrassed you! I love getting older but stay healthy! Check those bruises out with a Doctor!
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I guess that’s somewhat one of the beauties of life? As you get older, your perception on things change! If you can, I’d love a post about some positives of turning thirty!
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Haha! I love that idea – looking at the bright side. Will definitely write that post soon. 🙂
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