This weekend, I turned 37. And honestly, I’ve been feeling the emotions so I thought I would share my 37th birthday reflections. 37 feels like a bit of a weird age. You aren’t young, but you aren’t old. I believe that dichotomy is really felt at this time.
I simultaneously am feeling like I’m mourning the life I thought I would have by now (marriage, kids, etc.) while also celebrating the life I’ve made. It’s a unique grief that I do think many single women can relate to. I’m not sure why 37 is the age that I’ve started to mourn the life I thought I would have. It must be that biological clock reality in the back of my head.
However, I’m grateful. While my dreams from 10 years ago may not all be coming true, I’m evolving and creating new dreams. I’ve become fearless in ways I could have never imagined. I started a business, started social media, have traveled the world and even done it solo, started a social group, made so many wonderful friendships while maintaining the ones that fulfill me, and so much more.
Growing older and emotionally maturing, I also know I’ll continue to evolve. My goals and dreams will change and that’s okay. As I look ahead to this next year, I have big goals. I want to take the next month to really lock in, reset, and kick of my 37th year in the best way possible.
I’m going to look at these 37th birthday reflections as a turning point. Birthdays may not look the same in the future, but I want to celebrate everything I’ve accomplished, even if it may not look like my ideal right now. So here’s to a year of more travel, growth, and cherishing those small moments and sharing it all on TikTok.
Xoxo
Janelle
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