9 Things I DON'T Regret

Age has been the greatest catalyst to me caring less and less about the mistakes in my past, other people's opinions, and other outside forces that would have me be to feel regret for the decisions I've made throughout life. So in the spirit of rising to the occasion (LINK TO "FEAR OF SUCCESS") here are 9 things I don't (or no longer) regret.

Binge watching American Horror Story. It's so gory, and so good!

Being a full 30 years old, watching "Pretty Little Liars" in almost its entirety. We won't discuss that ending, though...

1 too many drinks on occasion.

Who I am. Inside. Out. Good. Bad. Different. It's me, and the older I get, the more OK that becomes for me.

Becoming a mom before pursuing my career. There will always be moms on either side of this argument, but as for me, I don't regret bringing one gift into the world before the other.

Lost love. It helped me learn how I am in relationships, what I will never again tolerate, and the importance of being prepared.

Being a loner. It can be seen as weird to some, but I say it's saving my energy for those people and situations that deserve it.

Throwing things away. One thing that has come with me being so accustomed to moving is getting rid of things. I don't place sentimental value into very much, so when my annual claustrophobia (a.k.a. Spring Cleaning) comes around, I purge any and everything without much hesitation. I wouldn't be surprised if I eventually led a bit of a minimalist lifestyle, except for my clothes. The idea of a wardrobe capsule always makes me run for the hills.

Not pulling all nighters anymore. I thrive in the A.M. hours, but even for a morning person, 5am comes REALLY quick, especially when you hit the ground running like I do. You try functioning on no sleep at 5a with a hungry toddler about to wake up and To-Do list looming and see if you're not begging for the before the sun sets. I break this rule one night per year, and I always regret it when I'm at work at 7:30a the next day with a migraine. I get to have a night of kid-free fun while also being reminded of why this isn't my life anymore.

What are some things you don't regret? Let me know in the comments.