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We say age is just a number, but we still care about it. When the scary 29 rolls around, many start dreading their next birthday. However, when asked what years were the best in their lives, many older people (at least in Europe) said the ones between 30 and 34. So, maybe we've got it all wrong?
Whether dreaded or not, turning 30 can still be a big milestone, worthy of meming and joking about. This Instagram account for 30-somethings has a little bit of everything: workplace humor, existential dread, and funny, relatable snippets from a tercentenerian's life.
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Entering your 30s is not as bad as some people make it out to be. Yes, yours truly is officially 30 as of June of this year. And, as an actual 30-something, I have to say nothing's drastically changed. Children have been calling me "ma'am" for several years now, hangovers were never really easy for me even when I was younger, and I still haven't been a guest at any wedding.
But maybe I'm just that type of person; I've never made New Year's resolutions and didn't go out drinking on my 18th birthday. I do, however, notice that I'm starting to like some adult hobbies and activities that seemed ridiculous before. I often find myself browsing real estate websites, I've even taken up cycling and bought some fancy equipment, and I enjoy knitting at home by the television more and more. Is this what getting old feels like?
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Family's_disappointment 3 weeks ago
Why is it so true!!!! P.s. I'm 100% sure my mom would still send me to school even if it's the Nuclear war.
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never-wake-up (fae/faer) 3 weeks ago
when children at summer camp are debating whether i'm 16 or 40 for half an hour. (I'm 20)
The @30somethingaf meme page was created by Sarah Pilger. She has been entertaining us, 30-somethings, on Instagram from 2017, and has amassed a following of 402k in the process. Back in 2022, when we covered the page the first time, Sarah told us that she always had a comedic streak, and a meme page was a great way to be funny on the internet.
"Memes and gifs were just getting started and I found myself looking at them thinking of other captions I would use that were funnier to me. I've always been interested in comedy and if I could go back in time, I would have pursued a career in writing for stand-up, sketch comedy or satirical sitcoms," Sarah told us in 2022.
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Maisey Myles 3 weeks ago
And sorry for laughing at you old lady when you farted out loud in the grocery, and to you old man , when you were driving too slow……,
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Sarah said that she creates about what she knows; usually, what she finds funny, her audience deems relatable as well. She told Bored Panda that 30-somethings are people who are "learning to adult." "Some are family-focused, some are career-driven, some still have Peter Pan syndrome, and others are just plain lost in the growth they are expected to experience," she told us previously.
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Socks Thecate 3 weeks ago
I remember a Twilight Zone where some bloke hid in a basement and some nuclear event went on. When he came out he wanted to read all the books in the library. Had coke bottle glasses and they broke.
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BROmanicus85 3 weeks ago
For me, that applies for any social media link I receive... Don't have any social media accounts, am 39 and happy! :D
For Sarah, our 30s are the time when we finally understand what we want, not what others want of us. "Whether it's material items, travel, children, investing or even more extreme partying, doors are opened that we didn't have in our 20s. We also have way more autonomy than we did in our 20s, which is good and bad. With more responsibility comes more freedom, but the opposite is also true."
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General Stukov 3 weeks ago
"Let's live adventurous and get the 20 count of those chicken nuggets!"
"I think people in their 30s are a lot smarter than we get credit for," Sarah shared with us in 2022. "We graduated college during the Great Recession and are still succeeding. We are the oldest portion of the millennial generation, which often gets a bad rap. While we do fall victim to the urge for instant gratification, we are also the leaders of our generation [who] have set an achievable and commendable standard," she believes.
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Senjo Krane 3 weeks ago
I'm in my 60's and my brain still thinks I'm in my 30's but my body faithfully reminds me how old I am EVERY DAY.
There's more scientific evidence that your 30s might be your happiest decade. A 2012 survey by insurer Aviva asked 2,000 adults what is the best age to be, and the average came out to be 35. By that age, many people said they had reached certain milestones, but still had many good years ahead of them.
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The British social networking site Friends Reunited did a similar poll in 2012. They asked people over 40 what their best years were, and many said it was when they were 33. "By this age innocence has been lost, but our sense of reality is mixed with a strong sense of hope, a 'can do' spirit, and a healthy belief in our own talents and abilities," psychologist Donna Dawson commented in the survey's findings.
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Not everyone achieves what they thought they would by their 30s. Yet comparing ourselves to peers and adhering to certain cultural trends and milestones will probably do us more harm than good. "The recipe for happiness will differ for each person," psychotherapist Hilda Burke explained to Stylist.
"Whatever it is, it needs to be your own formula. Copy and pasting other people's life templates will never sate. If we are ever to be truly happy, we first need to get to know ourselves and what makes us tick rather than trying to tick off a checklist of societal norms," Burke emphasized.
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Dawn Marie 3 weeks ago
I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV and I AM NOT giving medical advice, but I did "hear" from a professional that when my two a Hydroxyzine a day isn't cutting it and I have to take an extra one or two just to get through stupid people and then I am short at the end of the month that a 3mg or 5mg melatonin can work just as well and it does for me, this is just my opinion and it IS NOT medical advice!!!
How many Pandas in their 30s do we have here? Tell us what your experience of turning 30 and living life as a tercentenarian has been like. Do you take naps more often? Or have you, like the priest from "Fleabag," started to enjoy going to bed at 9:30 pm? Let us know those and your other 30s habits in the comments!
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nomnomborkbork 3 weeks ago
And could sleep soundly all night long! Not having to get up to pee and then lying awake another hour or two...
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 3 weeks ago
Neurodivergancy can make that difficult. Some people consider it rude. Some, like me, just consider it a "i relate dw i understand u"
Jill Rhodry 3 weeks ago
To not offend acknowledge their experience first before sharing your experience - if you can still remember what you wanted to say
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GlitterPanda 3 weeks ago
Story sharing is a very common way for neurodivergent people to connect and show empathy...how about we normalize that not all people have the same style of communication?
Tyranamar Suess 3 weeks ago
It's a very common way for normal people and different cultures to relate. In some cultures a person is not trustworthy if they've revealed nothing about themselves. Getting offended by this is a little neurodivergent.
Load More Replies... General Stukov 3 weeks ago
I listen but so it gets locked in my memory (have adhd) i relate it to my own struggles. It's what i need to socially understand you, don't be angry. It's just a different process, understanding helps all.
Huddo's sister 3 weeks ago
I thought sharing about yourself, in sympathy/support was part of active listening?
Ozymandias73 3 weeks ago
I try not to, but it's hard. I'm just showing that I know what they're going through and trying to make a small connection with them.
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 3 weeks ago
I'm part of the neurodivergent crew and my friends and family know that I'm actually listening, if/when I interrupt them with what's in my head. If I don't get it out right then, there's a great chance that I won't get that thought back, at least not anytime soon. Sometimes I will say excuse me and ask them to try and remind me about what I want to share with them, after they're done with their story.
Nosirrow 3 weeks ago
When my mother died, a coworker said she had been through that twice. Obviously wanted me to pull on that thread. I didn't bc I don't like attention seekers. She explained the other one was stepmother. My aunt on the day of the funeral told me a crazy story about her mother sending her to Croatia for a year to take care of her sister's newborn. People are the worst and can't let another person have any attention.
Saddest_Lion 3 weeks ago
It's when they're one up-ing you with their story that I get upset; it's not a competition!
Brian Droste 3 weeks ago
I have one for everyone. It is getting late at night and you are watching TV and the next thing you know you're waking up.
Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 3 weeks ago (edited)
I remember commenting on this. My comment is gone
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whineygingercat 3 weeks ago
I started getting my boobs in 4th grade. Suddenly, ALL the boys were so helpful, opening doors/helping me with my coat/carrying my books... unfortunately, they all stopped talking to my face and started talking to my chest...
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GlitterPanda 3 weeks ago
I have two options, go to bed before 8pm or stay awake until 2am (and wonder where those 6 hours went)
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Ali H M Salehuddin 3 weeks ago
If I am the dad, I'd probably mow even the neighbour's yard too.
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Senjo Krane 3 weeks ago
This is a real thing. We're losing the ability to concentrate and it's not good.
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Happy_Pandalover 3 weeks ago
The 30s are the best times if my life so far. Looking towards to my 40s and making them the next best times in the future! 😍
Howl's sleeping castle 3 weeks ago
I don't know about you guys but late 20s to late 30s was great for me. And I am sure except for some medical issues here and there, 40s will be the same
Penguin Panda Pop 3 weeks ago
That's usually how it works because of the upvote, downvote thing.
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Happy_Pandalover 3 weeks ago
The 30s are the best times if my life so far. Looking towards to my 40s and making them the next best times in the future! 😍
Howl's sleeping castle 3 weeks ago
I don't know about you guys but late 20s to late 30s was great for me. And I am sure except for some medical issues here and there, 40s will be the same
Penguin Panda Pop 3 weeks ago
That's usually how it works because of the upvote, downvote thing.
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