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Last Updated on January 19, 2015 by karissa ancell
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Happy Friday! Welcome weekend! I’m so excited for this next week with my family visiting and getting to see my niece and nephew. We are going to Sea World on Sunday, have an engagement party for my other sister Saturday. We are going to be busy busy. ย So earlier today I was talking to my grandma on the phone and saying that 25 was the worst year ever for me. I had swine flu, my first ear infection and then that;s when my stroke happened it was a bad year. My grandma said her favorite year when she was younger was 28. I said I think 30 has been going really well so far. I’m almost 3 months into being 30 and I have no real complaints and these are my reasons I’m loving 30.ย
ONE: I feel like an adult. I got married at 19, started dating my husband at 14 and our daughter was born right before I was 22. So everything happened so young and then with stroke growing up and being an adult kind of stopped. I’m finally feeling like an adult and it;s such a nice feeling.
My word I was so young in these photos in order 19, 22, almost 23.
TWO: My health is the best it’s been in five years. It’s been a slow up hill battle to get to this point in my recovery and with my anniversary coming up I will post my story and progress in a few weeks but health is something not many people realize they should grateful for. I am so grateful for my health.
THREE: I’m becoming more and more comfortable with who I am and what I like and don’t like. I think as you get older you just start realizing that the opinions of others don’t matter as much as they once did. I like YA books and TV and I’m in my 30’s oh well who cares. I’m in love with Taylor Swift and think she’s amazing. I’ve discovered at 30 I get to like what I like and I don’t care what anyone elseย thinks.
FOUR: The last few months of blogging, probably the last 6 months has been so incredible for me. I have discovered this passion and confidence in blogging that I didn’t realize was lacking so much in my life but now that I’ve found it. My life is getting better and better everyday. I’m learning something new everyday and improving myself. I’m doing lots of free consults and booking some clients which is amazing. A year ago I wouldn’t have had the confidence to try these things but I do now and it feels wonderful.
FIVE: The family I’ve created. My marriage is strong, not perfect because what marriage is but we are happy after 10 years of marriage and 15 years together. So still being happy is a great thing. I’m also so blessed for my daughter and she is such a light in my life and growing up so fast. I am finally in the place where I feel that in the next two years our family will be ready to grow. That excites me and my confidence in knowing what is right for my life and journey tells me that even without the support of a lot of people (,,many family and friends don’t feel a second child is a good idea after a stroke, I have spoken to my doctors and know what’s best for me and my family) I use to feel so bad that people didn’t agree with my choices but the last few months has made me believe in myself so much more.
I’ve only been in my 30’s for just under 3 months so with a whole decade to go I’m so excited to see where this year and decade take me. How I will change ad grow and what life experiences I will go through.ย
So I want to know How old are you and what life lessons have you learned in your life that you would love to share.
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Nasya Smith says
This was a really nice post and thank you for sharing! I found it very encouraging and made me think of a lot of things especially with health and how important it is and how easy it could be to take it for granted.
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Breanna says
You have a beautiful family! I hope you have a great year and many more to come. ๐
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Karissa says
Thanks Breanna
Kyla Currier says
This is a great list, and I will be keeping things in mind since I am in my early 20s!
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[email protected] says
I am 41 years old. And I have learned when to keep things better left unsaid. Which was a struggle for me in my 20s.
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Katie says
I’m sure your 30’s are going to be amazing! I’m 22 now, definitely not ready for kids yet though ๐
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Natalie says
I’m so glad to hear all of this, Karissa! I just turned 30 last November, so I’m just a few months into it as well. Like you, I feel like this could very well be my best year yet: I’ve started blogging in an area that I love, I have my daughter, and I have a great marriage. I have some great plans for this year! I hope yours is great as well!
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Karissa says
I’m glad 30 is being good to you as well.
Michelle Snow says
Wow, these things are amazing. I have found that things when I was younger were actually a lot harder. Everyone makes it sound like getting older is terrible. I think it is the exact opposite. You have a beautiful family and I am glad you are gaining confidence in what you are doing!
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Kelly - A Side of Sweet says
Yay! I turn 30 this year and I’m fine with that, but sort of hoping that time stops right after that! ๐
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Cori says
I turn 30 later on this year and have a bit of anxiety about doing so! Looks like life has been good to you this far! I wish you great happiness this year!
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Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
30 IS amazing! I just hit it in November and for some reason feel like I’ve also hit my stride! Happy New Year and belated birthday to you!
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Andi says
If you like your 30’s wait until you hit your 40’s – they rock! So glad you feel good in your own skin.
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Alana Renfro says
I’m almost 27 but I’d like to add I also love YA books, watching tv, and Taylor Swift. I’ve moved around a lot the past few years for work and I’ve learned to appreciate where I live. I try to take advantage of living in an amazing location and being a tourist in my own city is a great way I’ve learned to take advantage of it.
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Karissa says
I figure I’m never too old. What I like is what I like.
Jeanine says
Great post you make 30s sound great! I reach there in July and I’m kind of looking forward to it!
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Maryann says
Happiness is so hard to find sometimes. So glad you are feeling great and content with where you are right now! Wonderful post.
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Cara (@StylishGeek) says
Happy Friday to you too! Have a blast in Seaworld! It’s one of our favorite family destinations! ๐
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Nancy says
Being in your 30’s like myself is pretty awesome, and I’m feeling the same way about life and what other people think about me – it doesn’t matter to me anymore. I think it’s just a maturity/wisdom thing ๐
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yaitza says
so glad you get to spend time with family… We have been away from family for over 5 years now, I cherish the moments we get to have with them ;o)
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