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EricIdlefan · 10-12-2004, 07:54 PM

Yep! As you all know that I turned the big 3-0!! My family and friends say that in your teens and twenties, you get out of your "rebellous" stage. And this is going to shock a lot of you, but at 24 years old, I felt like I was going through a "mid-life" crisis for fears of turning "old". I always dreaded turning the big 3-0. I wanted so badly to stay in my twenties.

But now I am glad that I am thirty. And people come up and say to me that the thirties and even forties will get even better. That you know more than you used to.

I mean sure you want to go back and undo the things that sadly can't be undone. But I am glad that I am now thirty and will be for the next decade. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks and God bless!

PZelda · 10-12-2004, 07:57 PM

That's great advice, EIF.

Another good thing to remember is that 30 is just a number...You can be 30 and still be a kid at heart, or you can feel sorry for yourself because you're getting older. I'd rather be 30 and still be a kid at heart.

I'm ten months from turning 20 and I'm looking forward to it...I can't wait to see what my life has for me once I reach my twenties.

Michael [hXc] · 10-12-2004, 07:58 PM

my mom would feel the exact opposite of you, but it's good you're enjoying your thirties

it's a great age to be, because you start to know more than before, and you mature a bit too.

robyrob · 10-12-2004, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by PZelda
That's great advice, EIF. Another good thing to remember is that 30 is just a number...You can be 30 and still be a kid at heart,

most people dont believe me when i tell them that i'm over thirty, i still ALWAYS get ID'd for EVERYTHING

dont worry, be happy, take every opportunity to enjoy the life that you HAVE, without worrying about how much you have LEFT.

Cashodeen · 10-12-2004, 08:13 PM

I'm always glad to hear that people enjoy their 30s... because being in your 30s is not old! I'm glad to be in my 20s now, but once I reach my 30s, It'll be great. In my 30s I want to get married, have kids, have a career, all that jazz. No matter what people do in their 30s, I hope they can look at it as a good decade. I know not all do, but they should!

TheGreatPretender · 10-12-2004, 09:29 PM

30 isn't old. You're young and have the joys of having an independent life.

And I only have to wait hmmm 1,2,.....16 more years

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-12-2004, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by skyhigh25789
30 isn't old. You're young and have the joys of having an independent life. And I only have to wait hmmm 1,2,.....16 more years

I'm 15

Let us rejoice.

I'm not going to worry about my age until I'm...old...er. But whatever, you're old if you want to be.

TheGreatPretender · 10-12-2004, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by *A TV People*
I'm 15 Let us rejoice.

I'm not going to worry about my age until I'm...old...er. But whatever, you're old if you want to be.

Yeah me neither, but so far I'm not having that helluva time being 14.

TVFactFan · 10-12-2004, 09:54 PM

I turn 30 next year, DAMM!!!!!-lol

spunkygirl · 10-12-2004, 11:19 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I turn 30 next year, DAMM!!!!!-lol

It really is just a number, I thought I would feel different when I turned 21 and I didn't. I dreaded turning 30, but now it's not so bad, but let me get back to you when I turn 40

EricIdlefan · 10-13-2004, 08:00 PM

Thanks for the advice everybody!! You people have made my day.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-13-2004, 08:02 PM

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Originally posted by skyhigh25789
Yeah me neither, but so far I'm not having that helluva time being 14.

15 isn't much better

In fact, 13 to now have been the worst years emotionally of my life.

Liza · 10-13-2004, 11:01 PM

I remember how much I was freaking out when I turned 20, but you know what, life goes on. Really. I have to say, I've really enjoyed every age - and every year it gets better and better. You learn more and you become more independent. I'm 22 now, and I'm very happy with that. 30 isn't old at all, it's just one year past 29

Kitt · 10-13-2004, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by Liza
I remember how much I was freaking out when I turned 20, but you know what, life goes on. Really. I have to say, I've really enjoyed every age - and every year it gets better and better. You learn more and you become more independent. I'm 22 now, and I'm very happy with that. 30 isn't old at all, it's just one year past 29

Real sweet of you to uplift EricIdleFan, Em, but... you're 22. How painful is that?

People generally glow in the dark when they're only 22. That glow tends to become more of an effort or, worse yet, an illusion or unattainable memory after the years pass.

Sorry about the reality check you all. Hope I didn't ruin anyones grandiose plans for the future.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 10-13-2004, 11:42 PM

I must be the only one not looking forward to the big 3-0.

10-12-2004, 07:54 PM	#1
EricIdlefan August Back To School Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	Advice for someone who turned 30 Yep! As you all know that I turned the big 3-0!! My family and friends say that in your teens and twenties, you get out of your "rebellous" stage. And this is going to shock a lot of you, but at 24 years old, I felt like I was going through a "mid-life" crisis for fears of turning "old". I always dreaded turning the big 3-0. I wanted so badly to stay in my twenties. But now I am glad that I am thirty. And people come up and say to me that the thirties and even forties will get even better. That you know more than you used to. I mean sure you want to go back and undo the things that sadly can't be undone. But I am glad that I am now thirty and will be for the next decade. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks and God bless!
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10-12-2004, 07:57 PM	#2
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	That's great advice, EIF. Another good thing to remember is that 30 is just a number...You can be 30 and still be a kid at heart, or you can feel sorry for yourself because you're getting older. I'd rather be 30 and still be a kid at heart. I'm ten months from turning 20 and I'm looking forward to it...I can't wait to see what my life has for me once I reach my twenties.

10-12-2004, 08:13 PM	#5
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	I'm always glad to hear that people enjoy their 30s... because being in your 30s is not old! I'm glad to be in my 20s now, but once I reach my 30s, It'll be great. In my 30s I want to get married, have kids, have a career, all that jazz. No matter what people do in their 30s, I hope they can look at it as a good decade. I know not all do, but they should!

10-12-2004, 09:54 PM	#9
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,144	I turn 30 next year, DAMM!!!!!-lol

10-13-2004, 08:00 PM	#11
EricIdlefan August Back To School Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	Thanks for the advice everybody!! You people have made my day.

10-13-2004, 11:01 PM	#13
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I remember how much I was freaking out when I turned 20, but you know what, life goes on. Really. I have to say, I've really enjoyed every age - and every year it gets better and better. You learn more and you become more independent. I'm 22 now, and I'm very happy with that. 30 isn't old at all, it's just one year past 29