'My flower garden is thriving!': 30 Women over 30 rave about the best, non-romantic thing that happened to them this month

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
May 22, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

Do you ever feel like you just need a win? 

With weeks of laborious life behind us, sometimes ladies just need a simple pick-me-up. Maybe it's that 'little treat' we've been craving, the flowers blooming in our garden, or maybe our boss will finally recognize our worth. 

No matter who you are or where you're at today, women's wins are always something we can celebrate!

So grab your gal pals and prepare your heart for some uplifting news, because the 30 women over 30 in our next collection have some great updates to share. It may not be the tea-spillage you're used to hearing–with heartbreak, romance, and failed dates–but these ladies have a lot more going on in their lives apart from the men that drag us down! So support your fellow females by saluting the tiny wins that we can all appreciate.

After this, here's another wholesome video of a nurse making a move on some construction guys outside her hospital.

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    hail_robot I love this thread :) phantasmagoria4 Seriously, I'm reading through all these responses like y'all are my besties.
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    What's one good thing that happened to you ladies this month that's not about a relationship? Misc Discussion
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    Or more than one good/positive thing if you're lucky enough to have many! Let's share our good moments! For me, I was able to successfully trade in my old car, which was giving me sooooo many engine problems. After driving with the
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    check engine light on for the better part of 2 years because the part I needed was back-ordered, I finally have a car that does NOT have any lights on the dash when I turn it on. One source of considerable stress gone!!
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    LTOTR 4 days ago My flower garden is thriving! 472 Reply Share MysteriousLaura 4 days ago Woman 30 to 40 Isn't that such a great a feeling? I planted these tiny little things and now they're twice as big, getting bigger!
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    billienightingale 4 days ago I got a new job that pays very well!! In the current employment landscape, I feel like this is a miracle.
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    Smart_cannoli . 4 days ago I got a 15% pay raise without having to ask for any... 414 Reply Share . Et_merde 4 days ago Woman 30 to 40 Nice! Congratulations!
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    jubilee. 4 days ago Woman 30 to 40 Last night at a concert, two tall guys stood to the left and the right of me instead of directly in front of me. One even looked back to make sure they weren't blocking my view.
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    shm4y 4 days ago . I went for my first interview in 4 years! I think it went well! 323 Reply Share Sailor_Chibi OP. 4 days ago Woman 30 to 40 Good luck! I hope you get the job.
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    cheesusnips 4 days ago I started strength training + bought running shoes! As a lifelong hater of running, this was big for me
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    eat_sleep_microbe 4 days ago I got a great performance review and will be getting a bonus!
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    justdistractme · 4 days ago I got to go on a very restorative solo trip. I really needed it!
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    violet_tay 4 days ago Woman 30 to 40 Honestly, getting to see the aurora borealis this past weekend. It was a big bucket list thing of mine and I can't believe I got to see it in my hometown. One of the coolest moments of my life.
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    . StubbornTaurus26 4 days ago Woman 30 to 40 We planted an herb garden that is thriving! It's so fun to be able to go outside and grab a mint leaf for my tea or basil for a recipe!
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    mycatrulesthehouse 4 days ago A few years ago I ripped out some cedars that the previous home owners had let become massively overgrown. I planted a couple of varieties of apple,
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    pear and cherry trees. They are all in full bloom. The bees on my property are wonderful! This is the first year that I will be able to reap the rewards of my hard work and I can't wait for all the pie!!
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    Practical_Reading630 4 days ago My boss at my fairly new job recently pulled me aside to tell me how happy they are to have me and that they are really happy with my work. I switched careers a couple of years ago to follow one of my passions, so it felt amazing!
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    NickBlackheart 4 days ago Just a little bit more than a month ago, so maybe wrong, but I'm still proud of it: lifted above 100 kg for the first time in my life. 105 kg deadlift specifically.
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    INXSfan 4 days ago female 46 - 49 Went on a trip with my 82 year old dad. He's in really good shape for his age but despite that I know my time with him - especially as a very healthy and capable person - is limited. We had a great time!
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    Fionaglenannebf 4 days ago I'm on my last class before I graduate with my bachelor's degree! I feel behind because I'm 34 but I'm so excited because I'm finally so close! July 5th baby!
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    kishbish 4 days ago I got a promotion and a 20% raise! 134 Reply Share sqqueen2 4 days ago Whoa, you must totally rock! Well done!
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    bluebelle21 4 days ago Passed the bar exam, got final biopsy results from a melanoma excision and the margins are clear!
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    Icy Fox 907 4 days ago Getting my nails done, getting tattooed, and a new Victoria's Secret order (arrived early!) all in one week!
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    hail_robot 4 days ago I love this thread :) 63 Reply Share phantasmagoria4 . 4 days ago Seriously, I'm reading through all these responses like y'all are my besties.
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    WhalePlaying 4 days ago A minimal realization that happiness comes from our ability to feel, not from outside situations.
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    Dolokhova 4 days ago I finally found a new office for my growing team. It's not glamorous but it's cool and it makes my scruffy old punk soul very happy.
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    Inky_sheets 4 days ago I had a week off from work and it was truly amazing. Very relaxing and peaceful and I could do whatever the wanted. Bliss. I
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    YourWaterloo 4 days ago female over 30 I booked a trip to Vietnam for next month. I've been doing a ton of overtime so it's a bit of a splurge, staying at nicer hotels and it'll hopefully be a good combination of relaxing and new experiences.
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    I-Really-Hate-Fish 4 days ago Woman 30 to 40 The sun has been out and I've been able to wear my sundresses.
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    Spinach Lumberjack 4 days ago I bought a bike! 42 Reply Share Sailor_Chibi OP. 4 days ago Woman 30 to 40 Ooh nice! Man I haven't ridden a bike in years. I hope you enjoy!
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    sixfootgoddess 4 days ago I celebrated my 31st birthday. I know it sounds cliche but I feel wiser and I'm looking forward to the best years of my life 43 Reply Share Sailor_Chibi OP. 4 days ago Woman 30 to 40 Happy belated Birthday!
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    stopwavingback · 4 days ago Paid off my car!!!
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    marathon_writer 4 days ago Four words: GARDENING OVERALLS THAT FIT. It's like the heavens opened up and finally I don't have to worry about messing up my clothes because I have this magic perfect garment with TWELVE FUNCTIONAL POCKETS and a gusset specifically made for squatting and weeding in the garden.
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