Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Thoughts on 30s: Tuesday edition

Being in your 30s is awesome, mostly. 

I mean, I can afford a lot of the things I couldn't afford right out of school. (Obviously... since I was broke as a joke out of school...) 

When I go to bars/dinner with friends or Eric, I'm a cheaper date than I used to be (read: two glasses of wine = t minus tipsy Jackie).

 
I get to have actual conversations with friends when I go to dinner or drinks b/c we pick places with chairs and ambiance, not college bands screaming into a small space. 

I have a 401K. And I get excited about that. 

But then there's some stuff... The stuff like "Can I wear a romper?" I mean... really... I can do what I want. (The 30s also makes me care less about others' opinions). But also... can I wear a romper? haha.. I mean, I totally did. And I totally will continue to do so. B/c IdowhatIwant. But it's just funny b/c I find myself going "Wait.. is this hemline appropriate for a 30something professional?" I reiterate... We can do what we want. But am I alone here? You ever do that? And you don't have to be in your 30s to feel this way... Duh. But seriously.. if not for Loft, Banana, etc, I'm fairly certain I would have no idea what to wear like ever. (#firstworldproblems)

Those cute Target sundresses? Were they always so SHORT? I mean...no one needs to see my ass when I bend over. Then it's like "Maybe if I go a size up, it'll be better." But then...no.. it's frumpy dumpy and yet still short. I mean, right?

But then I mean, there's no need to wear skirts to my ankles everyday. And I totally don't plan to do that so don't misunderstand. It's just a new phase to find myself asking myself a lot "Is this too short? Too tight? Tooooooooo?" Or "I should really buy more investment pieces... not random sale stuff..." (WHO AM I?!) Anyway... just had to share. I wear what I want and I enjoy that more in my 30s than I ever did before. That said, I sort of want to go back to my 21 year old self and be like.."Honey, that tiny miniskirt you're tugging at? Right. Stop tugging at it. Rock it. You're cellulite-free and legal to drink. Own it." haha! Granted, I'd also tell that girl to stop tanning and save more money..lol!

Anyway, just random thoughts for your Tuesday...