How My 20s Changed Me

It's already been months since I turned the ever so dreaded "30". But I accepted what I thought would be the worst age and can honestly say that my 30s came with so many good things. In a way, it felt like I turned 30 and that with the snap of fingers, everything kind of just fell into place. And I felt like there was nothing that could ever go wrong again.

That's a pretty awesome feeling. And I still kinda feel that way.

My 20s changed me tremendously. The other day in class, my students were sharing how by the age of 21, you already have yourself together and that you're already matured and that pretty much, 21 was it. hahahahahaha. Don't worry, I let them know that they were in for a big surprise if they truly think that's the case.

In the past week, I have done a lot of reflection. I have realized that the 20-something year old me loved going out on weekends, loved getting home super late, barely slept, had a lot of people that I called friends. The 30 year old me is so different though, so much that it's kind of shocking. I'm a total home body now. I am content being home alone working on whatever I want. I enjoy going to the mall alone and walking around stores taking my sweet time and window shopping as much as I want. I love sleeping, maybe a little too much. I enjoy cooking even if it's just for myself. I even got myself a TV and hooked it up with some cable LOL and yes, I actually sit on the sofa and watch TV and enjoy it till no end. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a total loner or anything - I do have friends. lol but what I mean is that I am ok with just being by myself now, something that I never really did in my 20s. I also noticed yesterday, after being harassed by crazy drivers that were in such a super hurry to get to where they were going on a Saturday at 9am, that I used to be the same way. I lived my 20s always in a hurry. Gotta go here. Gotta go there. OMG I have to do that too! Hurry hurry hurry! Now, I take my time and enjoy the journey. I am that driver that drives like an 80 year old lady. Actually, I think there may be 80 year old ladies that drive faster than me! I am not so concerned about the destination as I am the journey now. I have learned to relax (maybe too much) and enjoy life.

It's honestly so crazy to me to see how much I have changed. But I love my life and I don't think I would ever want to have it any other way.