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Thoughts from a Thirty Year Old

3/27/2017

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I have officially entered into the third week of my thirties...Wait who said that? Oh wait, it was me!
Yes, I am thirty years old! And yes, I am still getting used to it (that explains the million and one birthday posts!)! But I must say, I am very excited about it, and I actually feel magnificent! Not only physically (which I have my healthy lifestyle to thank for), but as a complete, well rounded adult!
​Indulge me a bit, and I will tell you why I am just so gosh darn excited about my thirties, and why you also, should not be shuttering at the thought of becoming a thirty year old (for those of you already in or past your thirties, wohoo for you!).


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Like most, I spent my twenties trying to "find myself", and discover who I really am. I frantically searched for my life's calling, and for my purpose here on earth. "What am I meant to do with my life?" I constantly asked, hoping the answer would not forever elude me. Now don't get me wrong, I loved my twenties! I had a complete blast traveling, and being an immature little turd who didn't care what others thought about me! But, a great part of it was spent in uncertainty. 
Now that I am in my thirties, I feel I have reached a level of maturity that I am proud of, which is to say that I am more mature in some ways, but still super silly and a total child at heart (just take a look at my cake smash pictures if you don't believe me!) in others.
I also have a better grasp of my emotions (which is amazing!), I have started speaking slower, and more deliberately, choosing my words carefully, so as to better convey my meaning, and I have felt happier and more at peace than I have in years!

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Yay for 30!
As a thirty year old, my life is no longer clouded with uncertainties; I am married, I know who I am, I know what I am meant to do, and what I want to do, with my life. That is not to say that there are no uncertainties, for a life without uncertainties, is certain to be dull.
I feel so excited to be entering into this new era, with a plan for the future, and hopes and dreams I look forward to accomplishing. If I accomplished so much, and had such a blast when I was twenty, broke, and searching for answers, I believe there is no limits to what I will achieve, and the fulfillment, and prosperity I will be basking in, in the next decade of my life! In this next decade, I will have the advantage of the accumulation of twenty nine years of; tragedies experienced, lessons learned, strength gained, will power tested, and a whole lot of life experienced. I will use these lessons to continue growing as a  person, giving as I should, loving as I was meant to, and being the force to be reckoned with, that I know I am.

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So that's my spiel thirty years in the making!
A few more things that I'm super excited about being thirty; I think I look better than I did in my twenties, I finally feel like a woman (as opposed to a 19 year old girl, like I have for so long), and I am so much smarter, wiser, and confident than I was as a youngster! It is a great feeling!
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​And now here's a little peek into what we all did for my multiple birthday celebrations!
It all began on Saturday morning, when I did my epic cake smash photo shoot. Be sure to check out all the cake smash pictures!

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Then later that night we went to a party in Akron, that was thrown by some friends of ours. It was a private party, thrown in a warehouse that is owned by Lebron James. He actually had his Halloween party there last year! And this party was epic! It had a huge bar with a tv behind it, there was a dj and a dance floor, smoke machines, multiple beer pong tables, couches and recliners scattered around, and a basketball court in the other room!
This party was for multiple people's birthdays, and when they found out it was my birthday also, my name got thrown into the mix, and after midnight the dj announced that it was my birthday. He said, "I'm not gonna tell you how old she is, but she's hot, and that's all that matters!" We had such a blast dancing the night away, drinking jello shots, and celebrating! We crashed at our friend's house, falling asleep at about six in the morning. 
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We got up at ten, drove home, and slept a couple hours more. When we woke up, it was time for Nick's special birthday surprise for me. We hopped in the car, and started driving. Where to? I had no idea, but I was excited!
We ended up in Cleveland, where Nick 
combined two of my favorite things; big cities, and mystery novels! He asked me a series of questions, and every question I answered led us to a different place in Cleveland, where we did a different activity! I loved the mystery of it, and being in charge of our fate, even if I didn't know exactly which fate I was choosing!
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We began our night by eating at Noodlecat, and I am in love! I had never been there before, and I was so excited about eating Asian noodles! Mine had tofu, and a bunch of veggies! 

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​After we ate our fill, we ended up at Jacks Casino!
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We ended our night going behind the rock and roll hall of fame and looking out over Lake Erie. It was such an incredible and special way to celebrate my birthday!
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The following Friday night, Nick and my mom threw me a wonderful 50's themed surprise party! ​It was such a surprise, and so perfect! We ate, took lots of pictures, and played games!
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My husband is Elvis
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Thank you so much for taking time to look at all my birthday pictures, and thank you to everyone for all the birthday wishes, it is much appreciated!
Also, be sure to check out "My Top 30 Moments of my 30 Years of Life!"


​Peace Love and Thoughts from a Thirty Year Old
Jess <3

4 Comments
Sam @ The Haunted Housewife link
3/29/2017 12:51:03 pm

You're so gorgeous! When I was younger I feared my 30's, but as I get closer I'm getting excited. I still don't quite know who I am yet, or what I'm meant to do. The fun is in discovering these things! I'm a couple years behind ya! :)

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China Barbie link
4/7/2017 02:01:56 pm

Sam you are SO sweet! And I am so stoked that you feel this way, I love it!!! <3

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Husband
4/17/2017 08:15:57 pm

One of your best posts by far! I love that I could be apart of it!

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China Barbie link
4/19/2017 03:44:11 pm

Thank you babe...You were one of the reasons my birthday was as special as it was!

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