Lindsay Lohan Reflects on Her Career, Says She 'Wouldn't Call Things Regrets'

— -- Lindsay Lohan has grown up right before our very eyes. And like many child stars she's experienced quite a few -- well, a lot of -- bumps in the road.

Ahead of her 30th birthday, Lohan is reflecting on her journey and putting her troubled past, which includes a DUI, theft convictions and a subsequent probation, behind her.

"I wouldn't call things regrets, per se," she told Vanity Fair via email. "I can’t turn back time. But if I could, I would have listened more to my mother and gone back home to N.Y.C. earlier in life and chosen my friends more wisely."

Lohan told the magazine that she feels "great" about turning 30 and is steadily working on a number of new projects.

The actress is also interested in starting a charity and writing a book.

"I hope that my words will connect with those who need some guidance when [or] if they are in a tough place," she said. "I am grateful that I have a voice, which I can now feel comfortable using as a platform to let people know that we all have ups and downs in life, and we can all come up from the downs if we get in touch with our inner self and spiritual side."

Right now, Lohan said she enjoys "travel, experience, sharing my love with someone special, meditation, being happy with good people around me, [and] spending time with my family."

Lohan also revealed she's most proud of "being strong and allowing myself to accept my faults, and with that, being the person I am today."

And how does the "Mean Girls" actress plan to celebrate on July 2?

She'll be "in Greece with family and friends."

"I am actually celebrating it," Lohan added. "I thought I would be hiding when I realized I was turning 30! It’s different because the way I live my life is different, which I am very grateful for."