A survival pack for your 30s
Some say that 30s are the new 20s, actually even better than your 20s because now you have money! I agree with this second part, however, your own body will start betraying you around this age, and the best present someone could ever give you on your 30th birthday, is a 30 starter pack!
That someone is me.
Due to the relentless lying about my age, I have made my way into a social circle where some are just turning 30 and I’d like to be the one showing them how to survive your 30s healthily ever after.
Like a fairy godmother with a bag of tricks.
Now, before you start mentioning fancy ideas, like wine tasting and adult watches, let me clarify this is not a: 'oh look at me I am an adult pairing wine with my cheese board wearing sustainable silk lounge wear'. For that, I might need a follow-up article for a tier 2 pack: living the 30s you thought you would by now.
This is a tier 1: surviving a new decade pack.
Mid-range alcohol:
Not the most expensive (what a waste), but not the cheapo grog a student would go for. It’s going to be a learning experience showing you that alcohol tastes the same, unless you know your alcohol, and from there on there’s no need to be ashamed of buying the cheapest drinks.
At least until the tier 2 birthday pack, around the arbitrary 36 year mark.
Vitamins:
The lower part of the basket would be a tetris of pill containers. Multivitamins, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin D, zync, melatonin to help you sleep... honestly whatever is on sale at the chemist’s. They will all come in handy eventually.
Pain-killers and Aspirin:
Most importantly: painkillers and water-soluble aspirin. 'Sleeping funny' and 'sitting wrong' on the sofa are now a thing, and hangovers reached a whole new level but can be prevented by being a responsible human being and drinking a glass of medicated water before bed.
Gut health:
Then, I'd add a recipe for a killer milkshake and Imodium. These can be used together or separately to counteract each cause of discomfort.
Get your finance in check:
The Ravenclaw in me must add a book to break the stigma surrounding talking about finance. I come from a very different bakground and I found it very easy to understand and put into practice. You don’t have to read it, it will still look good in your home, and can be a good conversational item.
Have you read 'The barefoot investor'? Oh, you haven't? What a coincidence...
Socks for your career:
While we're being serious, a number of studies show that who wears funky socks at work has a higher chance of being promoted. Here’s your funky socks! I hope you like pineapples.
Cards for your social life:
I am sorry to break it to you, but your friends will start getting engaged, married, and procreating, all at once and without notice. Please, store these cards in a safe place and reach for them when in need. Attached ‘for the best couple I know’ + ‘for your happiest day’ + ‘for your brand new baby’ greeting cards.
Mental health:
Controversial item: rescue or emergency Australian bush flowers, or mild anti-anxiety remedies, and a few helpline numbers that you can reach out to, because rainy days will happen and it's ok to ask for help.
Personal care:
You never know when you’ll be at a social event, eating finger-food, unaware of the most stubborn spinach leaf stuck in your teeth. Or partying with the gals when an eyelash decides to go rogue. I should pack a survival pack within a survival pack. To be fair, everyone should already have one with a toothbrush, cheeky deodorant, condoms, mini hairbrush, just in case. In many cases this ‘personal care’ pack comes in the form of girls’ handbags.
Motivational items:
The final touch on the basket would be a big ribbon with a motivational brooch. Something like: ‘Nailing it!’ or ‘Didn’t stab anyone!’ ‘Got dressed today!’
And the card would be a repurposed 3 year old card, with a zero sharpie'd in, that says: Today you're 30. Good luck, here's a survival pack because I'd like to have you around a while longer.
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That someone is me.
Due to the relentless lying about my age, I have made my way into a social circle where some are just turning 30 and I’d like to be the one showing them how to survive your 30s healthily ever after.
Like a fairy godmother with a bag of tricks.
Now, before you start mentioning fancy ideas, like wine tasting and adult watches, let me clarify this is not a: 'oh look at me I am an adult pairing wine with my cheese board wearing sustainable silk lounge wear'. For that, I might need a follow-up article for a tier 2 pack: living the 30s you thought you would by now.
This is a tier 1: surviving a new decade pack.
Mid-range alcohol:
Not the most expensive (what a waste), but not the cheapo grog a student would go for. It’s going to be a learning experience showing you that alcohol tastes the same, unless you know your alcohol, and from there on there’s no need to be ashamed of buying the cheapest drinks.
At least until the tier 2 birthday pack, around the arbitrary 36 year mark.
Vitamins:
The lower part of the basket would be a tetris of pill containers. Multivitamins, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin D, zync, melatonin to help you sleep... honestly whatever is on sale at the chemist’s. They will all come in handy eventually.
Pain-killers and Aspirin:
Most importantly: painkillers and water-soluble aspirin. 'Sleeping funny' and 'sitting wrong' on the sofa are now a thing, and hangovers reached a whole new level but can be prevented by being a responsible human being and drinking a glass of medicated water before bed.
Gut health:
Then, I'd add a recipe for a killer milkshake and Imodium. These can be used together or separately to counteract each cause of discomfort.
Get your finance in check:
The Ravenclaw in me must add a book to break the stigma surrounding talking about finance. I come from a very different bakground and I found it very easy to understand and put into practice. You don’t have to read it, it will still look good in your home, and can be a good conversational item.
Have you read 'The barefoot investor'? Oh, you haven't? What a coincidence...
Socks for your career:
While we're being serious, a number of studies show that who wears funky socks at work has a higher chance of being promoted. Here’s your funky socks! I hope you like pineapples.
Cards for your social life:
I am sorry to break it to you, but your friends will start getting engaged, married, and procreating, all at once and without notice. Please, store these cards in a safe place and reach for them when in need. Attached ‘for the best couple I know’ + ‘for your happiest day’ + ‘for your brand new baby’ greeting cards.
Mental health:
Controversial item: rescue or emergency Australian bush flowers, or mild anti-anxiety remedies, and a few helpline numbers that you can reach out to, because rainy days will happen and it's ok to ask for help.
Personal care:
You never know when you’ll be at a social event, eating finger-food, unaware of the most stubborn spinach leaf stuck in your teeth. Or partying with the gals when an eyelash decides to go rogue. I should pack a survival pack within a survival pack. To be fair, everyone should already have one with a toothbrush, cheeky deodorant, condoms, mini hairbrush, just in case. In many cases this ‘personal care’ pack comes in the form of girls’ handbags.
Motivational items:
The final touch on the basket would be a big ribbon with a motivational brooch. Something like: ‘Nailing it!’ or ‘Didn’t stab anyone!’ ‘Got dressed today!’
And the card would be a repurposed 3 year old card, with a zero sharpie'd in, that says: Today you're 30. Good luck, here's a survival pack because I'd like to have you around a while longer.
Image: via
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