One of my all-time favorite movies growing up was 13 Going on 30. Not only was it funny, romantic, and heartwarming, but I could see so much of my young self in Jenna's character. I was so ready to "grow up" and be thirty, flirty and thriving! I thought by 30, I'd have it all figured out. I'd blow out the 30 candles and step into real adulthood with a well-developed understanding of the world and my place in it. Of course, we all know that's not reality. I've been reflecting a lot lately on this idea, and many other things too. Suffice it to say, no magic switch has been flipped. I'm still very much the same me, just with a few more aches and pains (that somehow did seem to switch a flip with age lol) and a new gray hair named Norma! But just because there has not been some grand change all at once does not mean change has not occurred. My twenties were a formative time of my life and I'm so grateful for all I learned and the many ways I've grown. I trust that the next decade will bring even more growth. Isn't that what it's all about? Who we are becoming, not necessarily day by day, but in the longer stretches of time. Life isn't a race, it's a marathon, and I think it's quite alright to take it at a walking pace. After all, walking is the only way we can pause and appreciate what's around us, focused not only on where we are going, but where we are and how far we've already come. I pray this video blesses you as you reflect on your own changing seasons of life. Let me know if you can relate to these ideas or anything else I share in the video in the comments. I am very proud of it and it would mean so much to me if you would take a moment to like, comment, and share so KZitem knows you enjoyed it and would share it with more people who might like it too. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! 😊
@LoriNicolls
4 ай бұрын
30’s is truly soooo much BETTER than your 20’s. You finally learn “who” you are. 40’s is amazing & 50’s is absolutely INCREDIBLE. Embrace every day with magic & wonder. You won’t be sorry 💫
@MyAbidingJournal
4 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@MoniM_
4 ай бұрын
Amen ! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 💯 agree
@lalaydade3364
4 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday! I loved how you talked about the feelings we often get as we reach milestones in our age. I remember it felt like leaving an era behind as I turned 30. My 30th's just went even faster. I'm about to go over the hill which comes with more reflections. However as I age I find more peace in life. We should always be proud of who we are and how we got there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and beautiful journal!
@MyAbidingJournal
4 ай бұрын
I hope this proves to be your best decade yet! 💛 thanks for watching!
@lalaydade3364
4 ай бұрын
@@MyAbidingJournal Thank you! You to sweetie ❤
@annefrance9282
5 ай бұрын
Belated good wishes for you birthday! I just LOVE "Little Women" and its sequels. Beautiful stories, beautiful characters, beautiful writing
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Anne! 🙂
@joypeyatt1175
2 ай бұрын
This video is very good I am making some changes right now. I'm not getting any younger..68. I am looking into painting, etc. I'm going to get Little woman book. I'm not really a reader. Only the Bible. Also just started slow Stitching. Thank you for this Video. It is a true blessing for me today. Going to make some changes in my journaling as well.🎉
@ChantelleArts
5 ай бұрын
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Best of WIshes ☺☺
@rebeccamcintire2029
5 ай бұрын
Hello and a Happy, Happy Birthday to you. May the good Lord Bless you. 🙏🏼I really enjoyed this video. Also I have never read Little Women. I think I will❤
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! You definitely should. It’s great! ☺️
@森屋ファティマ
6 ай бұрын
love to watch ur vlog and ur one of my inspiration for making journal❤
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 💛
@KateGoesExploring
6 ай бұрын
I love this so much! 😄 I wish I had the time/energy to write the type of response that this video deserves. Please just know that we deeply appreciate the fact that you shared your thoughts, your life, and your heart musings with us. 🥰 Such a heartwarming vlog. May your 30s be blessed with love, adventure, and growth.💙🕊
@MyAbidingJournal
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Kate, your response is wonderful and encouraging! No extra time needed 😉 I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed it. It’s hard to tell when videos aren’t performing as well in the algorithm how they’re being received so comments like yours really make my day
@ЕлизаветаКравченко-с5в
5 ай бұрын
Happy new decade! 🎉 love your videos (journaling and not so much 😉), so thank you for sharing your creativity ❤
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Haha thank you so much! 😉
@aprilh5186
6 ай бұрын
I loved this video! I really enjoyed how it included journaling and everyday life. I hope you will do more like this. I have watched the Little Men mini series but have not read the book. I will now based off of your recommendation.
@MyAbidingJournal
6 ай бұрын
Thank you April! That means so much. And I didn’t even know there was a mini series! I’m so excited to go watch it when I finish Jo’s Boys 🎉
@fmurcia21
5 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday! I have recently started to follow you and I am glad I did! I have learned new journaling techniques and have been inspired by your content. My 30's were fun and it was definitely a time of growth! I am 50 still embracing continual growth and loving the woman I have become! I hope you love this version of you and embrace her wholeheartedly!
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 💛✨ so glad you’re enjoying my videos ☺️
@heathersheartco
5 ай бұрын
I need that table and those beautiful windows. What a beautiful place to journal and do whatever else you want to do!!! It seems like you must get some really dreamy light through those windows.
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Heather! Yes we get amazing light in our dining room. The sun rises right into those windows and then sets through my little one on the other side ☺️
@sarahelizabeth6342
6 ай бұрын
You’re always so inspiring! 30 is a great decade. You’ll love it. ❤
@MyAbidingJournal
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Sarah! Appreciate you taking the time to comment. ☺️ here’s to a great decade indeed!
@janepetrie1654
6 ай бұрын
a beautiful video and a great reminder to love the life we're given. Thank you.
@MyAbidingJournal
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Jane! I’m so glad you enjoyed it ☺️
@rebekahk199
5 ай бұрын
This video was beautiful! I’m turning 31 next month and have found 30 to be so, so, SO good. So excited for the rest of this decade!
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Awe thank you! That’s wonderful you had such a great year; here’s to a great decade indeed!
@IzaBela7411
6 ай бұрын
I loved my 30s. I can honestly say they were the best years of my life. Enjoy!!! There’s a new quote I found that really spoke to me as I’m about to turn 50 in July. “ 20 years from now you’d give anything to be: This exact age, Exactly this healthy, and back in this exact moment. Now take a second to enjoy it Now.”-Rich Webster Oh how I’d love to be turning 30 But so blessed to be here and enjoying NOW God bless you and Happiest of Birthdays to you
@MyAbidingJournal
6 ай бұрын
Awe I love that quite and it's so true. Thanks for sharing IzaBela 🙂
@theserendipitouscrafter3532
5 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday and what a great video !! I’m not a big reader but you have intrigued me to read little women (always heard great things but never read it) so I may just do so…. My 30’s were raising 2 young boys, best years of my life ❤ 40’s were life changing and now I’m 50 and wondering what is to come!! I e documented pieces here and there but I want to get more disciplined have more intention…I’m going to start your monthly spread practice (I think I can manage that )!
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! ☺️ Little Women is great! monthly journaling is an awesome way to document your memories in a manageable way
@seekingcelestialgrace
5 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday! Thirty was the year where I decided to put myself first - I quit my job, sold my house, sold my belongings, and followed my heart to Paris, France. My life completely changed after I finally listened to what the Universe/God wanted from me! It will be the most transformative year for you, too. I'm sure of it. Best decade EVER!
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! Praying for best decade indeed!
@organizedandblessedmom
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful video Kelsey. With age I’ve learned that we place so much expectation on ourselves to be at a certain point in life at a certain age but I’ve learned to trust God and be content with where he has me even if it’s not where I thought I would be. God’s plans are beautiful and his timing is perfect 🙏🏼
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
So so true Belinda! Definitely a lesson im learning too ☺️
@sabaali6628
5 ай бұрын
Love this video and love you! ❤
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much friend! ☺️
@dawncampion381
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful reminder!❤️
@MyAbidingJournal
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Dawn! 🙂
@AileenCastilloRios1987
5 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful video! I love the book Little Women. I'm gonna have to pick up Little Boys. Happy birthday! As a woman who turned 63 this year, I am having a hard time accepting the aging process. Not the fact that God has blessed me with another year of life. Enjoy your 30's, 40's 50's, they are the best years of your life! For me, my 30's and 40's where the happiest years. I started my family at 30 with my first baby being born a month after I turned 30. Best years of my life was raising my boys and living a happy Godly life with my wonderful husband. We are still a very happy family! I'm just not accepting my "eye bags", tired look and lots of grays. Embrace your 30s. The best is yet to come. God bless you.
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing Aileen ☺️✨ God bless you too!
@bethany.3.0
6 ай бұрын
Happy 30th! May this decade be kind. 🤍
@MyAbidingJournal
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Bethany ☺️🌸 appreciate you taking the time to comment
@sheilal5852
6 ай бұрын
I love your vlogs 😊
@MyAbidingJournal
6 ай бұрын
Yay! Thanks Sheila! ☺️
@AlicexShu
6 ай бұрын
Its funny how we view 30 when we were kid and now. I still feel young, figuring what my life is going to be. 30 can be fun, a lot of freedom. It can also be scary to aging, or when as a kid you tought that you were going to be married with childrens, and you are single. We dont know how tomorrow will be ! I like this type of videos :)
@MyAbidingJournal
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Alice! I’m glad you enjoyed it and can relate. Yes life never goes in all the directions or according to the timeline we think it will, but I suppose that’s part of the beauty too! ☺️
@森屋ファティマ
6 ай бұрын
you are so pretty ❤
@rahelmuller1861
5 ай бұрын
❤🎉
@tanyajohnston8262
5 ай бұрын
Just found you and subscribed 😊
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Welcome! ☺️ so happy you’re here
@gatina7713
5 ай бұрын
Hey! Enjoy it. At least is not 40....yet 😂😂😂😂
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
Hahaha not yet! ☺️
@arlenerainey
5 ай бұрын
Where is your mug from?
@MyAbidingJournal
5 ай бұрын
It was a gift from a friend so I unfortunately don’t know the artist!
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