Hello, 30's - Nice to Meet You

As I reflect on a decade of changes, I am feeling grateful. When I entered my twenties, I was a mere child. A baby deer, learning to use its legs for the first time. I was weak. I didn’t know who I was. I trusted easily; trusted everyone. I told my business to the world, looking for advice most times, to only have people use it as ammo later. I hated my body, my image; I had low self-esteem. I went away for college. I prioritized my relationship before education most of the time. I befriended people I thought would have my back, but quickly turned on me. I moved off campus to get away, and I really only left college with two people I’d be interested in keeping in contact with, M & J, among many acquaintances. I graduated. I broke up with R because i was not getting the same energy I was giving. I got a job in my major (barely). It was so boring but it paid the bills and I did gain experience. R graduated. I got a job MORE in my field, three hours away from home. I told R to look for jobs and he got one too. We moved in together, 1 bedroom apartment. We went to Mexico. We got another dog, Henny boy (we had my dog, Molly). We bought a house! I was still lost a bit though. Took me three years to really attempt to make a friend, due what I went through in college. I made a friend, a good friend. She started powerlifting. I started powerlifting. I fell in love with the sport, the idea of being strong and feminine at the same time. I built up confidence. I learned to love my body and all it can do. I made more friends! I am in a group chat with ten wonderful souls. I went to Hawaii for work.. TWICE. I competed in two powerlifting meets; hit PRs at each. I went to France. I don’t tell everything about my life. I don’t look for advice from several people. I only trust a few, and I’m cautious on who I let in. I know who I am. I know what I want. I am stronger than ever.

Hello, 30’s. It’s nice to meet you. I can't wait to get to know you more 😊