So there is this list going around, it’s on Huffington Post but it was originally posted by Glamour back in 2007. 30 things every women should have and should know by 30. With the big 3-0 around the corner for me, let’s see how I do on this….

1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come. Yes and yes. Although I’ll keep their names to myself.

2. A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family. Sure, my mattress and my flat screen tv!

3. Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour. Uhm, yep. And let’s be clear, these are very different outfits…

4. A purse, a suitcase, and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying. Yes, although I’ve been thinking of getting an newer umbrella.

5. A youth you’re content to move beyond. Check.

6. A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age. I dunno, juicy enough I guess. I haven’t been as wild as I could have been.

7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age — and some money set aside to help fund it. hahaaaaa!

8. An email address, a voice mailbox, and a bank account — all of which nobody has access to but you. Heck yes! I haven’t a clue why people give away passwords to their email or phone.

9. A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded. Check.

10. One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry. Yep.

11. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra. Check, nope, check. Not sure why black is required there, I think any color lacy works.

12. Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it. I spend money on myself all the time, all together it’s ridiculously expensive.

13. The belief that you deserve it. Unfortunately I struggle with this one…sometimes…

14. A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine, and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30. Yes, working on it, and god I haven’t a clue.

15. A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship, and all those other facets of life that do get better. Yes, hmmm no, and sure I believe things will get better (God, I hope they get better).

By 30, you should know …

1. How to fall in love without losing yourself. Yep.

2. How you feel about having kids. Yep.

3. How to quit a job, break up with a man, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship. Yes, oooo – always the dumped, although I definitely know how to tell a guy off, and yes.

4. When to try harder and when to walk away. Ugh, such hard lessons to learn!

5. How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next. I would like to think so.

6. The names of the secretary of state, your great-grandmothers, and the best tailor in town. No, yes, and yes.

7. How to live alone, even if you don’t like to. I generally like living alone.

8. Where to go — be it your best friend’s kitchen table or a yoga mat — when your soul needs soothing. Oh ya.

9. That you can’t change the length of your legs, the width of your hips, or the nature of your parents. True.

10. That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over. Yes it is.

11. What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love. In theory, yes.

12. That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs, or not flossing for very long. Not so sure about that…

13. Who you can trust, who you can’t, and why you shouldn’t take it personally. yes, yes, and working on it.

14. Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault. Yes!

15. Why they say life begins at 30. Well, I’m excited to find out!