How to Celebrate Your Dirty Thirty

The big 3-0 is a milestone that people should look forward to and celebrate. While the idea of getting old is unappealing and unexciting, we need to remember that wisdom comes with age and experience. If you’re still a few years away from your 30th birthday or you want to make the most of your 20s, below are some of the things you may want to include and tick off your bucket list.

• Learn a new language

Visiting new places is an ecstatic experience, but besides immersing yourself in a new culture and appreciating history, you may also want to push yourself a bit further by learning a new language. It’s not easy, but it will give you the chance to see life and the world differently. While English is the predominant language in the world, not everyone can speak it. If you decide to travel or live overseas, trying your best to learn how the locals talk will make it easier for you to connect with them.

• Learn how to cook

Technology and ease of access to everything have made it easier for us to feed ourselves. However, fast food is also the leading cause of obesity. In times like this, you’ll need to think ahead and take care of your health above all else. It’s not too late to learn a new skill and be good at it. Cooking is fun to do and will give you a sense of satisfaction when what you prepare turns out to be delicious. It’s also an essential skill that you will use the rest of your life, and it’s better if you start as early as now.

• Live overseas

The thought of moving to another country is daunting and overwhelming, especially if you’ve lived in your comfort zone all your life. But it’s an exciting experience, and the challenges you encounter will teach you new skills and make you a better person. Living abroad will also teach you how to be independent and will give you the freedom you’ve always looked for.

• Go backpacking and travel solo

Travelling solo is a rewarding experience. While some people think it’s lonely to travel on your own, it teaches you how to enjoy your own company. It will be an achievement you’ll be proud of. If you want, you can even volunteer abroad with Frontier for the whole cultural immersion experience. That way, not only will you be seeing new places as you travel, but you’ll also be helping people in need along the way.

• Enjoy spontaneity

It’s hard to imagine living your life doing things that aren’t according to a plan, but life is spontaneous, and there are a lot of things that are beyond your control. Life is too short to be serious all the time, so give yourself the chance to let go and enjoy yourself.

The dirty thirty isn’t something to be scared about and in fact, is something that you should look forward to. Just enjoy life and embrace adulthood because growing old is inevitable.