I'm late to the party, but a happy belated birthday :)
Some terrific ideas here - to highlight a few that particularly resonate:
* Getting divorced feels like the death of an idea, but it can also be the best thing that has ever happened to you - oh yes. Going through a divorce now and we have a 6 year old daughter, but people who know me best aren't saying 'sorry', but 'mazel tov!' I'm doing great with it all (touch wood).
* People will disappoint you. Get used to it - yes, but...damn, it's hard to get used to it. It's the hope that dies last.
* Your parents did their best - as much as this is [probably] true...I do have my doubts with my mother, but that's another looooooong story
* Solo travel is amazing and lonely in the best way possible - I couldn't agree more. I love solo travelling. And the loneliness that comes with it is more akin to solitude. I'm one of those terribly anti-social misanthropic travellers and I try to avoid interacting with other travellers as much as possible. Locals - I'm happy to chat to.
* Regretting things you’ve done is better than wondering “what if” - 100%!!! (very quick story - I asked a girl in high school for her number, but never called her. Oh well, this is life, it happens, we all have this story...many years later when Facebook rolled around, we found each other and her first message to me was 'Why didn't you ever call me?')
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Daniel! Nice to see you can relate to a few of my learnings. I particularly like your story about not calling the girl in high school. That one really stuck with her! haha.
Happy birthday! I'm one year behind you and all of these lessons resonated with me. Particularly the one about not feeling guilty about spending a whole Saturday on the couch! Hope you have a great year!
Happy birthday!! I just noticed that we have more in common than I thought. I turned 39 in July :) And I can relate to all your points; it's a great list, I was nodding while reading :)
firstly, happy birthday from one september baby to another (my bday was yesterday)🫶🏼 coincidentally, i’ve also shared my 24 learnings so i loved reading your perspective on things!
Amazing!! Happy Birthday, Alexis!! Thank you for sharing your 39 lessons of wisdom! I agree with them all!!! Home-made profiteroles!! That's love!! Anything home-made! So glad you had a great birthday! Thanks for sharing with us! Great article and pics!
Happy birthday Alexis! Mine was 2 weeks ago and it feels good to be 39 😊
Thanks, Jenny! I agree... it's going to be a good year! ;)
I'm late to the party, but a happy belated birthday :)
Some terrific ideas here - to highlight a few that particularly resonate:
* Getting divorced feels like the death of an idea, but it can also be the best thing that has ever happened to you - oh yes. Going through a divorce now and we have a 6 year old daughter, but people who know me best aren't saying 'sorry', but 'mazel tov!' I'm doing great with it all (touch wood).
* People will disappoint you. Get used to it - yes, but...damn, it's hard to get used to it. It's the hope that dies last.
* Your parents did their best - as much as this is [probably] true...I do have my doubts with my mother, but that's another looooooong story
* Solo travel is amazing and lonely in the best way possible - I couldn't agree more. I love solo travelling. And the loneliness that comes with it is more akin to solitude. I'm one of those terribly anti-social misanthropic travellers and I try to avoid interacting with other travellers as much as possible. Locals - I'm happy to chat to.
* Regretting things you’ve done is better than wondering “what if” - 100%!!! (very quick story - I asked a girl in high school for her number, but never called her. Oh well, this is life, it happens, we all have this story...many years later when Facebook rolled around, we found each other and her first message to me was 'Why didn't you ever call me?')
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Daniel! Nice to see you can relate to a few of my learnings. I particularly like your story about not calling the girl in high school. That one really stuck with her! haha.
Sofa Saturdays are where it’s at.
Yessss… I might implement this on more days… haha
Happy birthday! I'm one year behind you and all of these lessons resonated with me. Particularly the one about not feeling guilty about spending a whole Saturday on the couch! Hope you have a great year!
Cheers to more Sofa Saturdays!!! Thanks for the bday wishes.
Happy birthday!! I just noticed that we have more in common than I thought. I turned 39 in July :) And I can relate to all your points; it's a great list, I was nodding while reading :)
Happy belated, Andi! I’m glad it was relatable for you! Any number(s) stand out to you the most?
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firstly, happy birthday from one september baby to another (my bday was yesterday)🫶🏼 coincidentally, i’ve also shared my 24 learnings so i loved reading your perspective on things!
Hey Ivy! Cool. I'll check it out. I'm glad you enjoyed this post! :)
Excited to read this! I turn 29 this year <3
Oh, you’re so young! hehe. I hope you enjoy the read! Feel free to leave a comment letting me know if you learned anything. haha
Happy birthday! Love this too! Also a good reminder that I should really get back to my morning pages 😂🙈💜
Do ittttt! ;)
Amazing!! Happy Birthday, Alexis!! Thank you for sharing your 39 lessons of wisdom! I agree with them all!!! Home-made profiteroles!! That's love!! Anything home-made! So glad you had a great birthday! Thanks for sharing with us! Great article and pics!
Thank you!! Yes, I agree. All things handmade are always great.
Love this. #HBDGAL!
Thank you!! 🫶
Thank you!