Taylor Swift is almost 30, and for fans of her 2006 debut album, the news can make you feel a little old.

The pop star appears on the April 2019 cover of Elle magazine, and she has some stories to share: “30 Things I Learned Before Turning 30.” It’s clear that the singer has come far from her 16-year-old country crooner days, and the list demonstrates a lot of maturity. But there’s one way in which Swift has actually taken a step back.