As a teenager you think being 30 years old is, well – old. In your late 20’s you realizing turning 30 is actually not so bad afterall. Especially these days people are living until their 90’s+. It’s crazy to think I’ve only lived 1/3 of my life – which feels like forever.
Upon my return from Egypt and Morocco, my sister threw me a surprise 30th birthday party. It was a women’s only tea party, where I was able to share afternoon tea with my family and friends. I was shocked she was able to pull this off. As I am typically a very observant person and I know my sister so well, that I know when she is lying to me. I honestly thought we were just celebrating my birthday on our trip. Little did I know she had a big party waiting for me.
During my tea party, I was coronated as Queen Sophia. My family and friends joke that I was probably a Queen in a previous life because I always expect the best and have an indestructible confidence. I think I was a bit awkward during the spotlight. As an introvert I don’t like that much attention…
I am extremely grateful for the surprise and being able to celebrate with close family and friends. In fact, I am still on a high from the party that I feel like I can tackle any obstacle at this time.
This milestone has allowed me to reflect on my life and I feel extremely blessed. I have a career that I love; family and friends that are always there for me; I am comfortable financially; and I am happy to be able to continue to discover and learn new things. There seriously isn’t one thing I would change about my life right now.
I always thought that once I became 30 I would finally feel the desire to settle down. However, in actuality I feel like my zest for exploration has grown even more! I don’t have any expectations for the next chapter of my life, but I do know one thing – it is going to be remarkable!
