Turning 30

Turning 30 is a milestone that many people view with mixed emotions.

On the one hand, it can be a time to reflect on all that you’ve accomplished and look forward to the years ahead. On the other hand, it can also be a time to confront some of the fears and uncertainties that come with leaving your twenties behind.

As I enter a new decade of life, I reflect on what my twenties taught me. I found my joy and truth in my twenties. While holding onto the hope I had for the future from my dark teenage years, I discovered faith, Jesus. I was able to hold onto friendships and make new ones. I through myself into more challenges, overcoming fear of driving, moving out of home, and other major life events that for some reason are delayed in mine. I saw a psychologist for the first time so I could begin to deal with my grief surrounding losing my dad when I was 8 years old. I graduated university, I got my first job and have had two more since. I came into more money than I ever have before, and developed better money habits as the years go on.

I concluded the night with a special dinner with friends at one of the Gold Coast’s favourite restaurants – The Collective in Palm Beach. Unfortunately a couple of my closest friends were unable to make it which was quite upsetting but I ended up having a great time with some of the women who mean so much to me. I am so grateful to have maintained so many friendships for over 15 years now.

In just a few days I will be moving back to my home town of Sydney, this time by myself. I’m fortunate enough to be able to transfer with work so at least that is one less stress to worry about, but a lot of new experiences await me there. It’s a dream come true.

Wish me luck!