30 things every woman should have and should know by the time she's 30

This is a post from Jenni Epperson's site. Just too timely for me. I've been following her site for more than a year now, her posts are entertaining and informative as well, I also love the 'look' of the site.

Pls take note of the ones in red, those are my comments/thoughts ;)
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This 1997 Glamour article has become a popular web chain letter, usually titled “Maya Angelou’s Best Poem Ever.” Glamour contributor Pamela Redmond Satran is flattered, but she wrote the list, updating it in 2005.


By 30, you should have:

1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come. - check
2. A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family. - is shoe cabinet counted? ;)
3. Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour. - i have, i think??
4. A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying. - a purse? yes.. a suitcase? i want an LV so this will take awhile or maybe a lifetime ;).. an umbrella? ADB 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. - check
7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age—and some money set aside to help fund it. - hopefully getting there..
8. An e-mail address, a voice mailbox and a bank account—all of which nobody has access to but you. - check
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. - check
11. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra. - ok i'll buy soon...
12. Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it. - maybe when i'm 35... 5 more years to go!!
13. The belief that you deserve it. - i believe but can't afford yet.. ;)
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. - skin-care regimen? i will have to.. very soon!.. exercise routine? walking ;).. a plan? sure.. ;)
15. A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship and all those other facets of life that do get better. - check

By 30, you should know:

1. How to fall in love without losing yourself. - check
2. How you feel about having kids. - check
3. How to quit a job, break up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship. - check
4. When to try harder and when to walk away. - check
5. How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next. - check
6. The names of: the secretary of state, your great-grandmother and the best tailor in town. - uhhmmm.. pass ;)
7. How to live alone, even if you don’t like to. - i don't want to think about this..
8. How to take control of your own birthday. - check
9. That you can’t change the length of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents. - check
10. That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over. - check
11. What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love. - check
12. That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long. - i don't do any of these so i'm ok ;)
13. Who you can trust, who you can’t and why you shouldn’t take it personally. - check
14. Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault. - check
15. Why they say life begins at 30. - check

I think I faired good enough... just need to work on a few things ;)
How about you?