Thirty IS the new Black

30 Random links, funnies, not-so funnies, about me, about the world and about "30"

1. Born today...age 30
You are the first to admit that you are not perfect. Despite the fact that you never consider yourself above reproach, you are nevertheless strong-willed and confident. You are always willing to pick yourself up by your bootstraps and have another go -- if not for practical reasons, then for the mere fact that you enjoy your own efforts and you are eager to learn the lessons that come with trying again and again to achieve a desired goal. In the end, however, you have a knack for grabbing hold of the brass ring at the last possible moment.You are sensitive, sentimental and quick to share your feelings with others. Your romantic skills are well developed, and you are never one to disappoint a close friend, lover or spouse. You give what is asked, and more. You take only what you need.

2. My birthday horoscope, Holy shit, could it BE any more me? (in my best Chandler impression)

3. Thirty Years War, 1618–48, general European war fought mainly in Germany.

4. Thirty Tyrants, oligarchy of ancient Athens (404–403 B.C.). It was created by Lysander under Spartan auspices after the Peloponnesian War. Critias and Theramenes were prominent members. It was overthrown at Piraeus (now Piraiévs) by Thrasybulus.

5. I feel great about 30; it makes me sound important now.

6. A 30-30 is a rifle using a cartridge approximately .30 inch in diameter, originally having a powder charge of 30 grains but now of various charges

7. Thirty in Spanish is treinta; Italian: trenta; French: trente

8. Bush in 30 Seconds

9. 30 facts you should know about your horses feet

10. 30 Facts about Body building

11. thir·ty : a sign of completion : usually written 30

12. When you’re 30, you’re friends through you a kick ass surprise birthday party!

13. About 25% of men show some signs of baldness by the age of 30.

14. By the age of30-somethings are increasingly living the lives of teenagers, putting off having children, living at home or in rented accommodation and living a vastly different lifestyle to their parents’ generation.

16. The characteristics you develop by the age of 30 are likely to be those you display when you are 70.

17. Most adults will lose all their teeth by the age of 30 .

18. In Roman numerals, thirty is XXX.

19. Alexander the Great was conqueror of the Persian Empire and explorer of the Indian frontier by the age of 30 .

20. 30 reason's Eminem is bad for music

21. Thretty is old Scottish for Thirty

22. My 30 "Astrological Chart" on
How You Approach Life and How You Appear To Others
High-spirited, enthusiastic, and exuberant, you love adventure, change, exploring new territory, and are not happy confined to the same safe, familiar, secure little world all the time. You have a strong restlessness and yearning for something greater than anything you've yet experienced, and you often live in your dreams and visions for the future. You tend to believe that the grass is greener somewhere else and you like to keep moving, either literally or figuratively. Idealistic and optimistic, you always expect something better ahead. You love to have a goal, something to aim for, but once you achieve it you are on to something else. You are ever on the lookout for new opportunities and you are a gambler, willing to take risks and to break new ground. The possibility of discovering something new is what makes life interesting for you. You have great faith in life and bounce back quickly from disappointment and failure.

The Inner You: Your Real MotivationSerious, disciplined, and quietly ambitious, you are driven to prove yourself and to achieve material accomplishments and success. Your work, your position in the world, and your contributions to society are very important to you. You will persevere through enormous hardship and frustration in order to reach a goal you have set for yourself, and you often sacrifice much in the area of personal relationships and home life in order to do so.

23. Thirty rhymes with Dirty.

24. 30 reasons to own a distiller

25. A Lady Who Thinks She is Thirty

26. Blog of Not-So-Famous People at 30

27. By 30, my parents had 5 children under the age of 12.

28. Next to be 30... Melissa S, Jenny R, Jamie L, Christine R, Linnea L, Stacey Starken

29. Latest 30 Jokes

30. Happy 30th Birthday.