Carly Findlay

Writer, speaker, appearance activist. Loving life!

30. So grown up.

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I was going to write something profound here. After all, it’s the first day of being a grown up. Today’s a milestone. A day of new beginnings. Heightened expectations. And all I got is this. My favourite picture of a cupcake.

I also have this. A line I heard yesterday. “Never wake up feeling defeated”. So very true. I love this outlook. Get up each day, excited at the possibilities, smiling because you’re alive. And enjoy what you have!

I’m 30 today and I am excited at what the day and next decade has to offer. Today features lots of friends, macarons, a movie, Mexican food, a nap, pho and Cold Chisel in concert. This next decade features so many wonderful opportunities – I just know it.

I thought turning 30 would mean I’d feel grown up. Nothing has changed. I still wake up looking like Freddy Kruger. I am still really untidy. Just like yesterday.

When I was little I imagined it was really old. I imagined I’d be as grown up as my teachers (who were maybe only mid twenties then anyway). I thought I may carry a briefcase, wear high heels every day and have my own office. I imagined that I’d own my own house. Drive a convertible car (but I hate the wind on my face, do the roof would always be up!). Maybe I’d be married with children. My biggest dream was to have long hair. I told my doctors, they wrote it in my hospital file and reminded me when I was in my early twenties. I have none of that. But I do have a great life! And I am glad for it. Stuff the expectations of your youth, from other people. Live life and enjoy it!

I forgot. This is me air drumming to Kings of Leon DVD with Kings of Leon drumsticks. So grown up.

Have a happy day everyone. If it’s your birthday too, I hope this day is very special for you.

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  3. Happy birthday Carly!!!
    Enough with the grown up bit. 30's are for kicking lose literally and metaphorically. Its a time for fun as well as knowing what is important to you and going for it.
    Have an awesome day!
    Kate Bx

  10. Welcome to the 30's. In a sign of how grown up I am, last year my birthday party was kid themed. We had chocolate crackles, jelly, lollies, honey joys and a dolly varden cake. My parents who were organising the games (as they should) said they had never seen a group of people so into pass the parcel.

    Keep up the air drumming!

  17. Whoa, whoa, whoa – who said we have to grow up when we get to 30???

    I think it's hilarious to remember what we thought 'grown up' would be like when we were little. I am sure when I was a kid, I thought being grown up would be 25, and the same kind of list you have said…..geez, at 25 I was just stating another crazy travel adventure!

    And now, all these years later I still don't have a clue what I want to "be" when I grow up.

    I say, be you….and I think, finally, at 30 you know who that is, and love who you are, cos by now you know yourself well enough to do so!

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