30 Things That Happened/I Learned While Being 30.

Things That Happened:

1. I celebrated my 30th birthday in Los Angeles, California.
2. I went to see Chicago on Broadway for the first time.
3. I became a Notary Public after passing the exam (on the first try).
4. I went to my first ever themed Spring Break party.
5. I went to see Tomorrow x Together in concert at Madison Square Garden.
6. I attended a Fourth of July cookout.
7. I went to Atlantic City for the very first time in the summertime.
8. I was permanently hired as an Enrollment Registrar Coordinator.
9. I spent another weekend in AC in October and had possibly the best weekend ever.
10. I went to my second Halloween party; this time actually without my social anxiety getting in the way.
11. I attended my first ever Office Potluck.
12. I went to my second work holiday party and won the 2024 holiday dance contest.
13. I dyed and cut my hair way too many times to count.
14. I was featured in a couple of songs! (Check out DJ Obie The Mayor!)
15. I was faced with a lot of challenges that started now being an adult.

Things I’ve Learned:

1. You can do the things you’ve always dreamt of doing.
2. There’s always an opportunity to cross things off your bucket list; even the minor things.
3. You can do anything with hard work and dedication, no matter how hard they may seem.
4. Always say yes to do something that you would’ve turned down in your past.
5. Go to that big venue to see one of your favorite artist and always have a plan that eases your anxiety.
6. The heat can be a bother, but the things you can do in the summer are endless. (I miss it!)
7. Always take time away to reset your mind and body from your work to prevent further burnout.
8. You are in your position in for a reason, and any doubts you may have stems from your desire to want to be good at what you do (and you do! Give yourself your flowers)
9. The unexpected moments sometimes make the best memories.
10. With enough practice and exposure, you can overcome anything.
11. It’s needed to step back from the serious stuff to simply be grateful for those around you.
12. Your anxiety is never what defines you, and sometimes you got to tell that to it.
13. Despite having a ton of high moments, you must learn how to control yourself during your lows.
14. It’s fun stepping outside of your box.
15. Adult problems require so much are analysis and self-awareness than I ever thought.