30 by 30 List

Snatched this from an old friend’s blog… pretty neat little list from #GlamourMagazine. I scratched off mine…

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.

2. A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.

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

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

5. A youth you’re content to move beyond.

6. A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age.

7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age — and some money set aside to help fund it.

8. An email address, a voice mailbox, and a bank account — all of which nobody has access to but you.

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

10. One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.

11. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra.

12. Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.

13. The belief that you deserve it.

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.

15. A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship, and all those other facets of life that do get better.

By 30, you should know …

1. How to fall in love without losing yourself.

2. How you feel about having kids.

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

4. When to try harder and when to walk away.

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

6. The names of the secretary of state, your great-grandmothers, and the best tailor in town.

7. How to live alone, even if you don’t like to.

8. Where to go — be it your best friend’s kitchen table or a yoga mat — when your soul needs soothing.

9. That you can’t change the length of your legs, the width of your hips, or the nature of your parents.

10. That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.

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

12. That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs, or not flossing for very long.

13. Who you can trust, who you can’t, and why you shouldn’t take it personally.

14. Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.

15. Why they say life begins at 30

Random Products with My Glorious Approval

Random gathering of As Seen on TV gadgets, miscellaneous beauty products and other goodies you might wonder about: 

• Smooth Away Hair Removal Pads: Works! Great for the winter. Really does soften the hair, and doesn’t hurt a bit.
• Eggies: Messy (they sometimes come apart while boiling), takes longer than regular boiling, but they do work.
• Twisted Peppermint lotion by Bath & Body Works: Smells great and is a lot less greasy than other products.
• Samsung Epic 4G Touch: Best phone ever! Fast, clean interface, light weight and durable. (Samsung is my favorite brand of electronic products, I’ll talk about them A LOT!)
• Keynote: I’m never a supporter of Apple’s overpriced products or programs, but Keynote is by far the best tool for making professional grade presentations
• Ebates.com: If you do ANY shopping online, use third party site, Ebates. They give you money just for logging into your favorite store through their site. Send you checks just for shopping!
• Kroger Fuel Centers: 3 words… choose your discount! You can pick how much money you want to save on fuel (by using your Kroger Plus Card points)
• Juicer: First, the taste of fresh juices is so amazing. Your tastebuds will go wild. Second, if you’ve ever considered a juice fast (to clean out your system, or as a method of weight loss) this is a must have, and the fasts really do work. (I’ve done two!)
• Ugg Boots: Never been a fan of spending a lot of money on clothing or shoes, but I bought my first pair of Uggs this year, and I pretty much wear them everyday now. The. Most. Comfortable. Boots. EVER.
• Get Glue: If you’re a big fan of movies and tv like I am… this is the most fun social media there is! You check into what your watching, reading, playing, etc…then you get stickers (like Foursquare’s badges). The best part: the company actually sends you real stickers of what you earn!

More to come ASAP!