LIFE: Turning 30

Obligatory Birthday Car Selfie

For some people, turning 30 is the scariest most horrible thing that could happen to them. "Oh my word, I can't believe I'll be 30 this year, aaaaah!!" The amount of times I've seen this status coming up on my social media has really surprised me. Why does turning 30 mean their world has ended?

I personally don't find the age 30 to be life changing in any way. I celebrated my 30th on the 1st April. (Yes, I am an April Fool!) Did I wake up feeling any different to when I was 29? ...No! My outlook is that age really is just a number. I spend most of my time feeling either 19 or 85, depending on whether I am goofing around or in granny mode. So, anyone panicking at turning the big 3 0, please don't worry, just treat it like any other birthday!

Yes I Still Insist On Having My Photo Taken With My Birthday Cake

That is exactly what I did! I am quite silly when it comes to birthdays. I haven't grown out of the childhood glee of opening a present and blowing out the candles on a birthday cake. I know this could change next year when we have a baby of our own, but deep down, I really don't think it will! I don't expect much really, just some nice food, spend some time with the husband and if I get a present (inexpensive is fine) then I'm a happy lady!

Me Being Daft With My Birthday Cake

Well, I really was truly spoilt this year. Not only did Chris get me two bunches of flowers, but he also got me the Kate Spade watch I had been lusting over. Nearly a month later, I still can't get over how shiny and beautiful it is. He also surprised me by taking me out to lunch to Nathan Outlaw's restaurant at St Enodoc Hotel in Rock, Cornwall. We actually settled for the set lunch menu and every course was sublime. As I couldn't drink alcohol, with me being pregnant, it seemed pointless going out. Luckily for me I got to choose how we spent the evening. I decided on snuggles on the sofa, popcorn, ice cream and watching a rom-com together. Perfect! So, turning 30 may not be a huge milestone for me, but it doesn't mean it shouldn't be celebrated... just like every other birthday I will ever have.

The Most Beautiful Watch That I Ever Did See

Do you love or dread your birthday? Does getting "old" weigh on your mind? Let me know in the comments below.