S3: E6 Thirty

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When I turned 25, I was sooo afraid of turning 30. It just sounded so scary even though it’s just a number. Funny to think about how afraid we are to get older when it’s truly a privilege. Some don’t make it to their next birthday or milestone. 


As time got closer I started to realize how exciting 30 would be. A new decade full of adventures and possibilities! I was ready to leave my 20s behind because they were TOUGH. From graduating college and transitioning into the real world, to job hunting, heartbreak, tears - so many tears - making friends, losing friends, losing family… most of the time it just felt like there was a dark rain cloud constantly over my head. 


I didn’t truly love myself either. I just desperately wanted to be wanted and loved by others. I’m still not 100% there, but I’m soooo close. Closer than ever. 


“30 flirty and thriving” may just be a popular movie quote, but I believe in this energy. 2023 started with me claiming it as MY year. Having a January birthday helps to start things off all on the same foot and this one was the best one yet. Not just because I was in Disney, but because I made things happen for ME. The universe felt my energy — THRIVING.  


Now I am loving myself. I may talk too much, or not be hip on the trends, or not even be close to where everyone else is in life. I am ready for ALL the good things this new beginning has to offer though. Some advice for whoever is next: There is no need to fear it. Embrace and love it. 


ALSO, don't wait for someone else to throw you the party you always dreamt of - do it yourself! That's just what I did and I loved every minute of it. Exactly one month after my birthday, I had a FRIENDS themed party, "The One Where Marilyn Turns 30" and it was such a blast.


I had so much fun prepping for it and bringing everything to life. I designed the invitations, signs, trivia game sheets, and cupcake toppers, which doubled as stickers for everyone to take home! All the food options were references to the show, with my personal favorite being Rachel's classic trifle that I recreated! I didn't even get to try it because it went so fast! (Don't worry, I didn't use beef sautéed with peas and onions, haha!)


Throughout my 30 years of life, I have met so many amazing people and it was such an incredible feeling to be in one room full of most of them! I am extremely loved. Thank you again to everyone who came out to celebrate and helped make it all possible! It was definitely a core memory day. I’m grateful to be 30. 


  



 


  


(I forgot to take pictures of the trivia sheets and food signs so here are the files I used to print them.)


 






The Chris picture!







-mvm-

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