is it lovely to be over 30???

[greeneyes]

since reaching 30,i feel much more self confident and mature,which has hit me like a brick.im 32 now and i feel such much more cofident,and things are making much more sense now.anybody feel the same???

[Drusilla]

Oh yes! I wouldn't go back to my teens for a million pounds, though I would appreciate the body firmness of my early twenties. I'm in my mid thirties now and although shy and slightly withdrawn still, I have developed a degree of confidence in myself that I never expected to achieve, am more able to pursue my own agenda without resorting to people pleasing and I'm far less prone to manipulation by others.

[WoWo]

Yep me too, personally I had just put it down to having had x more years of experience.

I would never say I wasn't confident but I'm much better at dealing with situations now.

[sunflower68]

Couldn't agree more with you greeneyes. The confidence I have now has taken years to achieve - I think childbirth and travelling helped me realise if I have been through tough things, then little problems really are nothing I can't handle. I wouldn't like to go back to the shy person I used to be. I also agree, things are clearer to me these days. Life is much simpler, even though it's a much busier one! Your thirties fly I'm afraid; I can't believe it but I'm 37 tomorrow.

[Litchick]

Absolutely agree! Of course, I would also like the physical aspects of being younger, but I'm in my late 30s and feel much more secure and comfortable with myself. I only wish it hadn't taken so long to get here. I think my 40s will be the best time of my life! And, as Drusilla said, I no longer feel I have to "answer" to anyone or do things I feel I "should" as opposed to things I want to do.

[woofgang]

yes its great, 40 is even better and fifty is wonderful!!

[OBonio]

30 next week. Looking foward to it. Insurance might let me buy a fast car then :o)

[copippin]

66 is not bad either! just double the confidence gained,and I suppose a little more maturiy helps as well . I love being a pensioner!!

[geo0939]

Couldn't agree more with copippen. No restrictions on your time, come and go as you please. I play golf and socialise when the weather permits and I feel like it.

To my mind, the last 50 years was merely a rehearsal for this.

Hope I haven't made you too jealous, greeneyes, 30 is a great time of life. ENJOY.

[greeneyes]

hi..thanks for the comments..

happy

[greeneyes]

thanx everybody for the comments XXX

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SUNFLOWER 68 FOR TOMORROW

[WendyS]

Isn't it great just to be alive - no matter what age !

[sweatycow]

i'll be 30 in 6 months i've recently started telling people that i can't wait after reading this i mean it even more!!

[Miss Zippy]

Yes it�s a fantastic age! We can look 10 years younger (thanks to SPF15 moisturisers that our mums didn�t have!) but have the confidence and security (financial and otherwise) that we perhaps didn�t have in our 20s. By our 30s we�ve achieved many of our ambitions whether it be in the workplace, travelling or starting a family etc etc but still have the drive and energy to achieve so much more. I love being a thirty something!