The Power of 30

Posted on 01.23.10 to Personal by Joan

I’ve been feeling rather down about turning 30 of late. For once, it hit me that I’m exiting the 20s forever and I suddenly felt so old. I really enjoyed my 20s and it always felt that life was just beginning. Turning 30, suddenly felt, to me, as if all the freshness has disappeared and that was when the real living begins.

Till my childhood neighbour, Sharon (who is now living in Canada and we only connected recently via Facebook!), tagged me in a note that celebrates women in their 30s. Furthermore, it was written by a man. All you ladies in my position, this is for you. Let’s bring on the 30s!

I guess I wasn’t too far off about how real life begins, but it certainly sounds so much better than what was in my head earlier.

The Power of 30

THIS HAS BEEN WRITTEN BY A MAN..

This is for all you girls 30 years and over…. and for those who are
turning 30, and for those who are scared of moving into their 30’s…AND
for guys who are scared of girls over 30!!!!… This was written by Andy
Rooney from CBS 60 Minutes.

Andy Rooney says:

As I grow in age, I value women who are over 30 most of all. Here are
just a few reasons why:

A woman over 30 will never wake you in the middle of the night to ask,
“What are you thinking?” She doesn’t care what you think.

If a woman over 30 doesn’t want to watch the game, she doesn’t sit
around whining about it. She does something she wants to do. And, it’s
usually something more interesting.

A woman over 30 knows herself well enough to be assured in who she is,
what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of 30
don’t give a damn about what you might think about her or what she’s doing.

Women over 30 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you
at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if
you deserve it, they won’t hesitate to shoot you, if they think they can
get away with it.

Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what
it’s like to be unappreciated.

A woman over 30 has the self-assurance to introduce you to her women
friends. A younger woman with a man will often ignore even her best
friend because she doesn’t trust the guy with other women. Women over 30
couldn’t care less if you’re attracted to her friends because she knows
her friends won’t betray her.

Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a
woman over 30. They Always Know.

A woman over 30 looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This is not true
of younger women.

Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 30 is far sexier than
her younger counterpart.

Older women are forthright and honest. They’ll tell you right off if you
are a Jerk if you are acting like one! You don’t ever have to wonder
where you stand with her.

Yes, we praise women over 30 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately,
it’s not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed hot woman
of 30+, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of
himself with some 22-year-old waitress

Ladies, I apologize. For all those men who say, “Why buy the cow when
you can get the milk for free”. Here’s an update for you.

Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage, why? Because women realize
it’s not worth buying an entire Pig, just to get a little sausage!

CAN I HEAR AN AMEN LADIES…..

AMEN!


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Comments ( 7 )

I’m now enjoying life more than ever. In fact, I feel younger today than I was in my 20s. In my 20s I felt I had to live like a 30 year old mature adult; now, I can act and feel silly like a stupid 20 year old and I don’t care.

You realise that, as you grow older, you don’t feel any different from when you’re younger. And that you’ll feel the same as you hit your 40s and 50s. And that your older family members, friends and colleagues’ feelings, thoughts and aspirations are just the same as yours! That was the greatest gift to me

Happy birthday Joan.

Eveline added these pithy words on Jan 23 10 at 10:06 AM

Hear hear :)
It’s totally true that life really starts getting enjoyable when you turn 30. No more insecure hangups about relationships/career/jobs/money/family etc etc, cos you’re on your way there if not there already :) and you’d have been there, done that, seen it, smelled it, and Know.

Age is only a number :)

Have a Happy Birthday!

areya added these pithy words on Jan 23 10 at 4:52 PM

sorry i meant age isn’t only a number ;p

areya added these pithy words on Jan 23 10 at 7:18 PM

That’s a good one. Here’s to 30!

Charlene added these pithy words on Jan 24 10 at 6:33 AM

Welcome to the club! I love being in my 30s. I wouldn’t trade it for my 20s. I think 30s is the stage in life where we start liking ourselves, start making better decisions, getting rid of vices and being more appreciative of life. Happy Birthday!

Bing added these pithy words on Jan 24 10 at 9:03 PM

honey, you have a gorgeous daughter who’s going to be a teenager by the time this decade is done. trust me, there will be a lot of new exciting moments waiting in store for you. and you are one of the strongest young females i know. you face all of your challanges head on. the next decade will be anything but boring for you! so cheer! and enjoy it!!

jasmine added these pithy words on Jan 25 10 at 12:59 AM

i should bookmark this, knowing how i would most probably feel about turning 30.

at 30, you’ve a beautiful daughter and pursuing a career which you have passion and talent for. i’d say, life’s good!

Candice added these pithy words on Jan 25 10 at 11:47 PM

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