THIRTY IS NOT THE NEW TWENTY!!!

So I'm officially 30. (Shout out to all the Tauruses!!) And believe it or not, I'm embracing it quite well. Everyone says 30 is the new 20. I beg to differ. Although "age ain't nothing but a number", there are things that were acceptable when I was younger that I can't do now. Like to hear it here it go...(LOL)
1. Going to clubs where age limit is 18 or over. Think about it. We were 16 sneaking into the clubs where the age minimum was 18. Hell, I'm sure there's kids who do that for 21 and over clubs. Who wants to party with Bebe's kids? The crowds are more mature at Chuck E. Cheese. Unless you're R. Kelly or Mary Kay Letourneau, stick to lounges.
2. Getting airbrush and designs on your nails. I'm not gonna front I used to get every color imaginable airbrushed on my ridiculously long nails. But 'used to' are the key words here. Your nails shouldn't be longer than your fingers nor should they look like a painting at the MOMA.
3. Wearing Applebottoms, Rocawear, Baby Phat or any other clothing line that has their huge emblem all over. There is no reason why you are thirty and over walking down the street with a big RW on your back or an apple on your ass. However, Baby Phat gets a pass for these. http://www.zappos.com/multiview/7563345/695 No cat in sight.
4. Doing the stanky leg, ricky bobby, swag surf, halle berry or any other one of those dances that really no one should be doing unless there's a 'teen' at the end of your age. I don't think a further explanation is needed.
5. Not having a 401k, profit sharing, savings or some sort of a retirement plan. I know the economy is bad and some may feel like you're better off putting your money underneath your mattress. But most jobs match your contributions, so it doesn't hurt to set a little to the side. We're damn near half our way to retirement. Who wants to work until the age of 80? If you having started that safety net, it would be wise to do so now.
6. Not being registered to vote. A lot of you got a pass because you registered for this last election. But it doesn't stop there people. Vote for your governor, mayor, and local politicians such as state senators, borough president, and city councils. These are the people responsible for fixing those potholes in the street, changing that stop sign into a stoplight and better the safety of your neighborhoods. If you don't vote, don't complain.
7. Wearing rundown shoes. If you're walking down the street and your shoes look like the leaning tower of Pisa or if you walk down the street sounding like Savion Glover then we have a problem. I know the pavements (especially in New York) can do a number on your shoes and it is a recession but my shoe repair man charges me 8 bucks to make my shoes look brand new.
8. Not being interview ready. A suit needs to be in your closet. And I'm not talking about those skittle Steve Harvey pimp suits either. A simple black, navy, or grey suit will do. Look at it as an investment. Also an updated resume should be readily accessible. Especially in these times - you don't want to walk into an interview with your resume on loose leaf paper.
9. Calling your significant other your girlfriend/boyfriend. I'm still on the fence on this one but a couple more people cosigned so it goes on the list. According to Ms. Hollywood this a major faux pas and called me out on it because I did this just last week. In my defense first it was the day before my birthday so technically I was still 29 so I get a pass (lol). Second what should I introduce him as? Partner sounds like I'm a lesbian (not that there's anything wrong with that-for my Seinfeld fans). Do I call him manfriend like Carrie and Mr. Big in the SATC movie? But I do have to admit BOYfriend does sound a bit high school. :/
10. Not using condoms. It's last but definitely not least. This actually goes for the day you start having intercourse but at the age of 30 you definitely need to be responsible and take accountability for your actions. Too many diseases out there and we need to set examples for the youth.

I'm sure a lot of people have more to add to the list so feel free to leave it in the comments.

Besos,


Ms. SoChic