Three Decades

10

Blooming pianist. Diligent student. Hip-hop dancer. Strictly obedient yet headstrong. Sheltered. Artistic. Trusting of others. “Forward” with boys, according to a teacher. Youngest kid in her class. Textbook extrovert. Speedy typist (already). Faithful.

Loves animals and family. Looks on the bright side. Holds friendships dear.

20

Independent yet naïve. Open-minded and accepting. Sorority dropout. Occasionally self-conscious. Impressionable. New kitty owner. Maximalist. Unafraid. Sometimes indecisive.

Loving the college student life. Interested in some (but not all) classes. Living on her own for the first time. Getting to know herself more deeply. Has a large circle of friends. Enjoys parties. Wants to grow up more quickly.

30

New wife. Wiser than before. Often distrustful of strangers. In tune with herself. Frequent and passionate traveler. Bibliophile. Bird lover. Minimalist. Expat. Established in her career. Curious about the future. Fulfilled.

Practices gratitude. Thinks ahead. Prioritizes physical health above most else. Accepts change. Stays fit. Eats consciously. Watches a lot of movies. Daydreams. Struggles with insomnia. Has several close friends. Seeks to put down roots.