This is a wonderful list. And I am so tickled at how many very specific things are on mine as well. Among them: Marcella Hazan's sauce, the daily workout / strength training hack, the peanut butter on apple snack, and many points of great advice about overcoming introversion and social fear. I also love the emphasis on giving, being outgoing when it's tempting not to be, and creating small moments of beauty, order, and love, from fresh flowers to clean sinks.
I love these and found the last one particularly affirming in this season as I just changed my writing schedule so I could go to bed with my husband. Thanks for sharing!
ooo, these hit me in all the right places. Fabulous list and great motivation to put some of them into action (weight lifting and RSVPing right away, I'm looking at you!) Happy, happy birthday!
I love these! I'm ten years older and can tell you that many of these ring true - especially bringing a sweater, lifting weights, talking to strangers, and a good night's sleep. I insert avocados where mangos are :) and I am beginning to embrace the cut flowers thing. I always thought they were an extravagance I could never indulge.
Great list. I agree with the vast majority of these -- but I'm a huge fan of separate beds because we can not go to bed at the same time -- or get up at the same time!
I absolutely agree it’s for the best if you can do it! But I also think it requires two people with at least similar-ish sleep patterns and no sleep issues.
This is a wonderful list. And I am so tickled at how many very specific things are on mine as well. Among them: Marcella Hazan's sauce, the daily workout / strength training hack, the peanut butter on apple snack, and many points of great advice about overcoming introversion and social fear. I also love the emphasis on giving, being outgoing when it's tempting not to be, and creating small moments of beauty, order, and love, from fresh flowers to clean sinks.
Number 25 is my favorite in this list!
I love these and found the last one particularly affirming in this season as I just changed my writing schedule so I could go to bed with my husband. Thanks for sharing!
ooo, these hit me in all the right places. Fabulous list and great motivation to put some of them into action (weight lifting and RSVPing right away, I'm looking at you!) Happy, happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday! What a fantastic list.
Happy birthday!
I love these! I'm ten years older and can tell you that many of these ring true - especially bringing a sweater, lifting weights, talking to strangers, and a good night's sleep. I insert avocados where mangos are :) and I am beginning to embrace the cut flowers thing. I always thought they were an extravagance I could never indulge.
Happy Birthday! It's my birthday today, also :)
Great list and worthwhile ritual. Will be adding to my writing today.
Have a wonderful birthday!
Happy birthday! Thank you for your insights!
Great list. I agree with the vast majority of these -- but I'm a huge fan of separate beds because we can not go to bed at the same time -- or get up at the same time!
It's not for everyone!
If I went to bed at the same time as my spouse I would literally die of sleep deprivation…
But couldn’t agree more about the lifting weights!! And so many others. 🙂
Happy Birthday!
It's not for everyone, I guess!
I absolutely agree it’s for the best if you can do it! But I also think it requires two people with at least similar-ish sleep patterns and no sleep issues.
Happy birthday! I love this list so much and will definitely be adopting a few of your tips. Thank you for sharing. :)
Thanks, Jessica!
Happy Birthday! Enjoyed reading through your list
Thanks, Ashlyn! Hope you're doing well.