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November 4, 2015

Things I Dislike in My 30s (That I Never Thought I Would)

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When I was a pretty young thing, I swore to myself I would be the coolest person ever as I aged. I was going to rock at being an adult and always feel young. I envisioned being a “cool mom” and always being stylish and fashionable. That all is debatable, now that I’m in my early thirties.

The reality is I’m totally a stereotypical 32-year-old.

Some days, I think back about the days of yore. I feel like the same person, but I guess I now have some added “quirks.” I taught high school for 8 years, and now I teach 6th graders. I also have 2 young children. I’m around young people all the time. I’d like to think it help keeps me young, but most of the time it makes me feel old. Even though I swore I would never age, it’s happening.  I find myself disliking things I loved just ten years ago. (I say it like it’s not that long ago. OMG… that’s totally “old” of me.)

Let me ask you this question - HAVE you put on low rise jeans lately?

Things I Dislike in My 30s (That I Never Thought I Would):

LOW RISE JEANS. I can’t tell you how many pairs of low rise jeans I’ve owned in my young adulthood. I even still have some in my closet. Let me ask you this question –  HAVE YOU PUT ON LOW RISE JEANS LATELY?! No ma’am. 22-year-old Meg circa 2005 is laughing at me. Well, you know what, 22-year-old Meg? You can take your Nokia 2610 and shove it.

SOUR CANDY. Sour Patch Kids and Warheads used to be my my lifeblood. It isn’t a movie at the theatre without Sour Patch Kids, right? Ew. No. Get that stuff away from me. If I am going to consume sugar, it better be in chocolate form. Even better, dark chocolate. (Crap, I am making myself sound even older.)

PARTYING ALL NIGHT LONG. I went to college. Enough said. Oftentimes, the evenings were just getting started at 11:00 P.M. Young Meg told herself she would always have fun. You know what is even better to do all night long now? SLEEP.

DONUTS. Basically I will have a complete carb/sugar crash if I eat a donut in the morning, so I avoid them at all costs. 22-year-old Meg is rolling her eyes at me right now. If she had an Instagram in 2004, she would be guilty of ‘gramming photos of her pink sprinkled donut atop her iced coffee.

CRASHING ON SOMEONE’S COUCH. Whether it’s from a late night out or traveling, crashing on someone’s couch isn’t a big deal when you’re 22. You wake up about 8 hours later and you’re as fresh as a daisy. Ha. Give me my king size bed, extra firm pillow, and the pillow that goes in between my knees. Bonus points if I have essential oils diffusing in the background.

PLUCKING MY EYEBROWS. Why in the world did I think it was a good idea to make my eyebrows as thin as possible? I don’t care what you say, 22-year-old Meg – you look ridiculous.

HAVING RESPONSIBILITIES. When I was young, I couldn’t wait to be an adult and do adult-like things. Have my own house, pay my own bills. HAHAHA. This is the biggest laugh of them all. You’re dumb, 22-year-old Meg. Enjoy mooching off of your parents while I pay my mortgage…. as I wait for the A/C maintenance man to show up… while two kids are fighting over hair elastics and “blessing” me with “holy water.” The budget excel spreadsheet needs to be updated, while I’m at it. Some days I want to throw in the towel and throw on this t-shirt.

I Can't Adult Today T-Shirt
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  1. B says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:52 am

    This is so funny and oh so true! However this 34 year old self (GASP) still likes low rise jeans – I HATE ANYTHING near my belly button but the rest. Oh how I wish I could watch my 22 year old self from the outside and wonder what was going through my mind!

    Reply
    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:27 am

      I don’t like jeans THAT high, lol! Just how I did even bend over with a zipper that was less than an inch long???

      Reply
  2. Colleen says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:34 am

    I loved reading this and I couldn’t not agree more — except with the sour candy thing, cause I still love those! But I absolutely hate sleeping over at someone else’s home unless I have a bed and bed room to myself, Iow rise jeans are not my friend and I really love being home at a reasonable hour and getting to bed!

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    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:27 am

      I must be in the minority with the sour candy thing! Glad you enjoyed the post, friend!! Thanks for sharing it!!

      Reply
  3. Jayne (@JayneBecca) says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:41 am

    Hahaha! Meg this was so funny. I’m around the same age as you just minus the kids. I can relate. Give me a nice (one) glass of red wine over those endless malibu + diet cokes I drank 10 years ago!

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    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:28 am

      Thank you so much, Jayne!! YES… omg… no more malibu and diet coke. Hahaha that brought back memories.

      Reply
  4. Lauren says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:08 am

    So true about the low-rise! I like to think I’ve grown up enough to enjoy all the best things about being an adult without being stodgy.

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    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:28 am

      I’d like to think so too! Until one of my 6th grade students says something that sounds like another language. LOL.

      Reply
  5. Anne says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:34 am

    You’ve always been the cool kid, Meg, and you always will be. I will continue to rely on you and Katie to tell me what I should be reading or saying.

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    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:29 am

      Haha! You are too sweet my friend!!

      Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:09 am

    I couldn’t enjoy this post because there were way too many ads breaking up the flow of it. Is that really necessary when you come to someone’s blog? Could they maybe just be at the bottom? Makes it really tough to read on a phone.

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    • Meg O. says

      November 4, 2015 at 11:05 am

      To be honest, I don’t like it, either. I am going to take that mobile template off my blog because you are not the first person to say something about my mobile view. However, I am a big girl and can handle constructive criticism, so there’s no need to leave an anonymous comment (even though I can still see your IP address). Wish at least you left your email so you could get my response!

      Reply
  7. Hannah Bunker says

    November 4, 2015 at 11:10 am

    I legit LOL-ed at the pillow between your knees part – Aaron laughs at my old lady knee pillow. But dang, I NEED IT. 🙂

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    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:29 am

      LOL I’m glad someone relates to the knee pillow! It’s CRUCIAL for sleeping success.

      Reply
  8. uptownwithellybrown says

    November 4, 2015 at 11:11 am

    how could you not like donuts??! You cray cray girl! I love me some donuts!

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    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:30 am

      I feel like every time I eat a donut, it’s an instant regret. I don’t know why! Maybe because I don’t like the sugar crash?

      Reply
  9. tiffanyatouchofgrace says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    I love it! I think 30s are way better than the 20s. And if I’m not asleep by 11:00 I get mad at myself.

    Reply
    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:30 am

      Haha! I totally agree… 30s are way better so far!

      Reply
  10. Bev says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    I’m with ya sister on this entire list but I’m most shocked about my EYEBROWS! I used to be very particular about em and nowadays with the little one I haven’t even attempted to look really close (in the sunlight!).

    Reply
    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:31 am

      LOL eyebrows are crucial to me now. I just am so mad at myself for plucking them so much when I was younger!!

      Reply
  11. Nikki says

    November 4, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    Yes yes yes girl!! I definitely wish I could go back to the simpler times when I didn’t have to work to pay bills and all that junk. Just want to eat whatever I want without gaining a pound and take a nap. Especially on the king bed, extra firm mattress!

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    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:31 am

      #PREACH. Let’s go back to that magical place.

      Reply
  12. Robin says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Cute Post! I am there on the party all night thing. I used to do it and be fine. now I can’t function if I don’t get the same amount of hours of sleep. argh.

    Reply
    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:25 am

      Thank you!! Yes, I remember going to bed some nights at sunrise! I was crazy! Now my kids get up at that time! LOL

      Reply
  13. Gentri says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    hahaha! Oh man. I’m not 30 yet but I already can agree on all of these things! I don’t even know how people eat donuts anymore. I feel like crap every time I do.

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    • Meg O. says

      November 5, 2015 at 12:25 am

      Hahaha right? It’s like an automatic regret for me.

      Reply
  14. Jae says

    November 5, 2015 at 12:41 am

    I just turned 29 today, and I found myself agreeing to a lot of things you mentioned here! Hahaha!

    Jae of SCATTERBRAIN

    Reply
  15. Jenn says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Hahaha, this is hilarious and true in every way!! (And I’m not even 30 yet!! ok ok…I’ll be there in the spring…but I already feel that way! Perfect post!

    Reply
  16. GoFashiondeals (@Gofashiondeals) says

    November 5, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    This is hilarious!!So many true things. I still love my donuts and sour candy

    Reply
  17. Jeannie says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Yes to all of these! Lol. Turning 30 really does something to ya.

    Reply
  18. Amanda says

    November 14, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Agree with you on all of these EXCEPT the sour candy and donut mentions! HOW DARE YOU BESMIRCH THEIR GOOD NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;P

    Reply
  19. Julie D. says

    November 15, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    Ha! This is hilarious! Isn’t it amazing how things can change?

    Reply
  20. Shannon Paige says

    January 27, 2016 at 10:16 am

    24 year old me feels this way about bed now…hahah I actually always kinda did. That adulting shirt- is how I feel today.

    Reply
    • Meg O. says

      January 28, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Haha I’m glad you can relate!!

      Reply
  21. Nina @ Hugs and Lattes says

    February 2, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    I’m single and living in an apartment so there’s just me. That’s probably why I enjoy adulting. 🙂

    Reply

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