People Who Are In Their 30s, Share Something Everyone Should Do By That Age

    30, flirty, and thriving.

    Michele Bird
    by Michele Bird

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    In the famous words of Blink-182: "Well, I guess this is growing up." And boy, were they right.

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    When you're a kid, you always look to adults and so badly want to be one yourself. But when you finally become one, you realize adulthood comes with more responsibilities than you probably bargained for.

    Judy Greer and Jennifer Garner standing on a street together in "13 Going on 30"
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    Fellow grown-ups, what should everyone be able to do by the time they celebrate the big 3-0?

    30th birthday cake
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    Maybe it's learning some basic cooking skills so you don't order takeout every single night of the week?

    Person cooking on a stovetop, stirring vegetables in a pan, with a pot of boiling water nearby
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    Perhaps it's having a regular skincare routine so you age gracefully for the decades to come?

    A woman washing their face with water
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    Or, maybe it's being brave enough to step out of your comfort zone whether it's taking a solo trip or starting a job in a new field?

    Woman relaxing on a hammock with a waterfront view
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    Tell us what every person should do and/or know by age 30 in the comments or submit anonymously using this Google form. Your response might be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!

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