30 before 30...

When I was younger, I imagined myself married with a couple of kids by the time I was 30.  Well, my life hasn't turned out that way, and quite honestly, I don't know how I feel about it. There's days that I'm totally content and happy and others that I'm like ughhhh, why God?? All in all, life's pretty fabulous. I'm so blessed and I plan on doing some amazing stuff this year before I ring in the big 3-0. Today though, I came across this little gem in my most recent issue of Glamour, and considering I am (begrudgingly) in my final year of my 20's, I thought I'd post some of these that are my favs and ones I agree with...and see where I stand.

These are random and not in any kind of order of importance...

• You should have a decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family...check.
• You should have something perfect to wear if the man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour...done. 
• You should have a purse, a suitcase, and an umbrella you are not ashamed to be seen carrying...definitely.
• You should have a youth you're content to move beyond...sure.
• You should have a past juicy enough that you are looking forward to retelling it in your old age...eh, maybe. It's not that juicy. This actually kinda makes me feel boring?!
• You should have the realization that you are going to have an old age-and some money set aside to help fund it...duh. Financial advisor, remember?
• You should have one friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry...yes and yes.
• You should have a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...check, check, and check-all tools glamorously stored in a Chanel bag. 
• You should have something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it...not yet, but I think this may be the year to accomplish that?! Chanel, you are MINE.
• You should have the belief that you deserve it...working on this guy.
• You should have a skin-care regimen, an exercise routine, and a plan for dealing with those few facets of life that don't get better after 30...cetaphil and lancome, run.run.run.bodypump., not a clue...figure these out as I go? Facials monthly? I wish.
• You should have a solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship, and all those other facets of life that do get better...career is awesome, skipping over the next one:), not sure what this means...
• You should know how to quit a job, break up with a man, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship...the biggest thing here is how to confront a friend without ruining the friendship. I hope I've got this down. So far, so good. 
• You should know when to try harder, and when to walk away...some things just aren't worth it and some things are, and for me, it's pretty easy to determine that. At least at this point.
• You should know the names of the Secretary of State, your great-grandmothers, and the best tailor in town...yes, yes, and definitely yes.
• You should know how to live alone, even if you don't like to...got this down pat.
• You should know where to go when your soul needs soothing...treadmill, family/friend, or my knees. Usually in reverse order.
• You should know not to apologize for something that isn't your fault...sometimes. 
• You should know who you can trust, who you can't, and why you shouldn't take it personally...not really interested in making my close friends people I can't trust. 
• And finally, you should know that you can't change the length of your legs, the width of your hips, or the nature of your parents.

I feel pretty ready for 30. I can't wait for fun things this year to celebrate my last year in my 20's (a wish list of everything I want to do will be posted later), but I keep hearing life begins at 30. Gosh, I hope so. And I'm determined to be ready for it. I can tell you this though, I don't think I'll be rushing these next 360 days.