By 30..

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Alright let’s give this list a thought here..

By 30, you should have:

1 One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come. — I am not going back to any of them, no offense to any of them, but they’ve all reminded me of how far I’ve come.

2 A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family. –  Not very important to me right now. Maybe when I am 35.

3 Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour.  –Check!

4 A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying. — Check!

5 A youth you’re content to move beyond. — Check!

6 A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age. –It’s a work in progress.

7 The realization that you are actually going to have an old age—and some money set aside to help fund it. — It’s on my mind and a work in progress.

8 An e-mail address, a voice mailbox and a bank account—all of which nobody has access to but you. –Yes, yes and yes.

9 A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded. –Check!

10 One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry. –Double check!

11 A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra. –Yes, no and yes.

12 Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it. –What is ridiculous expensive?

13 The belief that you deserve it. –Mos def!

14 A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30. – Hope so!

15 A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship and all those other facets of life that do get better. –Yes on the career. The relationship I value most is the one with myself so in that aspect, check!

By 30, you should know:

1 How to fall in love without losing yourself. –At this point, I sure hope so!

2 How you feel about having kids. –Most definitely!

3 How to quit a job, break up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.          –Yes, yes and yes.

4 When to try harder and when to walk away. –It’s been getting better over the years..

5 How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next. –Lovely.

6 The names of: the secretary of state, your great-grandmother and the best tailor in town. –Crap..

8 How to take control of your own birthday.                                                                                       –Yeah…working on it.

9 That you can’t change the length of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents. –Duh!

10 That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over. –Obviously. Though I would like to meet me as a child. Wouldn’t that be interesting?

11 What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love. –Absolutely.

12 That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long. – Couldn’t agree more.

13 Who you can trust, who you can’t and why you shouldn’t take it personally.  – Work in progress and no, I don’t take it personally.

14 Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.  – No issues here!

15 Why they say life begins at 30. –We’ll see!

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