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I definitely wasn’t someone who was dreading turning 30. In fact, it was the opposite and I felt so ready for it. There is so much waiting and uncertainty throughout your 20’s, and I was happy to leave that behind. 30 felt more steady.
My 30th year was a good year for me. I paid off my student loans from physical therapy school, I attended my first rStheCon, traveled to Asheville, Sarasota, Nashville, London, Paris, and New York City, and I quit my full-time job to have more time for Strawberry Chic. I still work as a PT, just with more manageable hours to balance both.
This year, I learned how important traveling is for your personal growth. It’s easy to feel guilty taking time off, or spending the money on travel, but now I see how much of a personal investment it actually can be! I’m definitely looking forward to expanding my travel this year, and bring you along with me 🙂
Moving forward, I’m excited to see more personal growth, confidence in my business, and fostering my friendships.
Thank you for reading along with me this year,



SO excited for your 31st year, Amanda!! That’s awesome to see you spending more time on your blog and creating time in your schedule for it. I know that must have been a difficult decision at first. Happy birthday! Can’t wait to see what this next year has in store for you, pretty lady!
xo Amanda | Affordable by Amanda