There is hope for reaching beyond 30. I truly didn't live until I reached 45. If you are getting the message from those around you that being over 30 is such a negative big deal you might wish to question whether you should in fact be surrounded by them.

What a horrible message for them to be giving you.

I found turning 30 to in fact be fabulous. It was a liberating experience. For, being 29 and younger society still seems to have a great deal of expectations placed upon you. For example by turning 30 I no longer had to appear 19 as I had felt I was expected to at 29. Turning 30 meant I could finally be me.

And it wasn't until 45 that I truly discovered myself (as an outdoor adventurer).

There is a great deal to look forward to. Consider those things you would like to do.