tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post5537358708550752453..comments2024-03-27T10:31:14.337-05:00Comments on Lisa's Yarns: 7 Lessons in 35 YearsLisa from Lisa's Yarnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-71111295578472821832016-02-10T22:21:13.584-06:002016-02-10T22:21:13.584-06:00Absolutely love this and am so glad you had such a...Absolutely love this and am so glad you had such an incredible birthday trip! Happy belated...but I truly hope the year ahead brings you so much joy and fulfillment. Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14534188581599809339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-86675511012820235892016-02-10T21:45:19.081-06:002016-02-10T21:45:19.081-06:00What a great post Lisa. Friendship is one of the g...What a great post Lisa. Friendship is one of the greatest gifts you can give someone and sometimes all you need is one blessing to be the greatest blessing in your life.Cherry Blossomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11369408515701153796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-60806533156889403322016-02-09T09:46:09.244-06:002016-02-09T09:46:09.244-06:00Loved this post and reading the lessons you've...Loved this post and reading the lessons you've learned. I can relate to so much of them and some of them I'm definitely still working through. I think the last one, comparison is the thief of joy, is one that I didn't use to struggle with and now really find myself struggling with- especially when it comes to my business. I've tried to disconnect a little from social media as a result, but it's hard especially when my business revolves around it so much! <br /><br />My favorite lesson of yours is that you are responsible for your own happiness. This is the biggest lesson I've learned in the last two years and one that I am constantly trying to remind myself. <br /><br />Hope you had a great birthday and are enjoying Mexico :)Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793577490918023099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-23837793841498998522016-02-08T18:49:59.609-06:002016-02-08T18:49:59.609-06:00Happy birthday! I hope you are having a fabulous ...Happy birthday! I hope you are having a fabulous time in Mexico :D<br /><br />Lessons? Look after your teeth, stretch, it's probably not too late to do whatever it is you wanted to do or learn.<br /><br />Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117293551637263244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-67804904049499418092016-02-07T15:42:10.433-06:002016-02-07T15:42:10.433-06:00I hope you had a fabulous birthday!I hope you had a fabulous birthday!The Many Thoughts of a Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261949837343560602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-5286581815345123262016-02-07T11:26:11.408-06:002016-02-07T11:26:11.408-06:00I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!! Happy 35!...I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!! Happy 35!!! I love the life lessons you posted. I've really embraced getting older, as the older I get, the happier I am. The "you do you" lesson really stands out for me. <br /><br />I hope your trip is SO, SO wonderful!! Soak it up girl!Jolene - EverydayFoodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490816021651698189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-4783134598500111442016-02-06T20:41:31.217-06:002016-02-06T20:41:31.217-06:00I feel weird about being 28 because whenever I hea...I feel weird about being 28 because whenever I hear about other people who are 28, I'm like, "That sounds so old! So... adult!" And then I remember *I* am 28 and it's just so strange. This growing up business is a strange one.<br /><br />Lessons #1 and #7 are the ones I have really started to grasp in the past year or so. Life is just so much more enjoyable when I realize I just need to "Be Stephany" and honoring my strengths and likes and dislikes - even when they may be unpopular with others!<br /><br />I hope you are having the happiest of birthdays and am so glad you are spending it in Mexico! What a fun way to ring in a new birthday. :)Stephanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664500645286563334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-73546191843170498502016-02-06T07:05:55.223-06:002016-02-06T07:05:55.223-06:00Happppppppy Birthday!! I hope you are relaxing wit...Happppppppy Birthday!! I hope you are relaxing with a maitai in hand or hiking up some glorious ruins right now! You deserve this vacation (and I am sure it is nice to be out of the MN winter for a bit)! I totally relate to what you said about not feeling 35. I still don't consider myself an "adult", even though I guess that I really am. However, I am still young and I am still learning new things every day. I hope I never lose that. <br /><br />Your lessons are spot on. I think that our 20s are often spent figure out who "me" is. We dabble in this and that in order to determine which "thises" and "thats" make us happy, define us and even sometimes impress others. Then we get to a point (hopefully) where we don't need to impress others or be defined and we start to focus more on the "make us happy" part. And, like you said, it's ourselves who have to do that. I think we hone that a lot as a single person. Like you mentioned, Phil makes you happiER, but a few years on your own makes you really learn what YOU like and who YOU are. Enjoy Mexico and do what makes you smile! Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-44335448198869793212016-02-06T07:05:33.913-06:002016-02-06T07:05:33.913-06:00Perhaps your best post ever, Birthday Girl! You ma...Perhaps your best post ever, Birthday Girl! You may be only 35 but you have the wisdom of an ancient sage. Oh, I wish I'd known all these things at your age.<br /><br />Have the happiest birthday ever -- I think it might just be the best, and certainly the sunniest and warmest! Unplugging is the best idea ever, literally and figuratively, and just enjoying this beautiful spot with Phil.<br /><br />I need to copy your list! The lessons are truly a gift.<br /><br />Happiest New Year!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-45981542950885732042016-02-06T04:33:34.704-06:002016-02-06T04:33:34.704-06:00Ah, Happy Birthday, Lisa! Hope you and Phil are ha...Ah, Happy Birthday, Lisa! Hope you and Phil are having a great trip! These are good lessons and "you do you" is one I've started working on more lately. Trying to feel less bad/guilty/shameful for not being in some fabulous career and rather embracing that I love spending my days worth Henry and that's what is important right now. We are really planning on working on the money saving aspect this year. Selling the house, paying off some debt, saving for future and trips. All of that is in the plan. It feels good to know we will get there even if we aren't "there" right now. Wishing you a happy year ahead, friend! Hugs, LLauren @ Sassy Molassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386991766331711286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-68997061198781782832016-02-05T21:57:58.032-06:002016-02-05T21:57:58.032-06:00Happy birthday, and well put! I had kind of a toug...Happy birthday, and well put! I had kind of a tough time with 35 as well. You come into your own and really learn what makes you happy in your 30's, then 40 hits and screws up all of that stuff. Believe it or not, you're still in your prime! seriously, these are the best years.Carolina Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-81857331142471849952016-02-05T20:53:08.987-06:002016-02-05T20:53:08.987-06:00I love this list, Lisa. So much wisdom (definitely...I love this list, Lisa. So much wisdom (definitely lessons I had to learn over the last two decades).... but I hear you on not feeling your age (I'll turn 40 in March and I am like WHAAAAATTT?)<br /><br />One of my favorite lessons is that you can't please everyone and also that the only one who has to be happy with your life is YOU.<br /><br />Have a wonderful, relaxed, unplugged birthday! Do you! <3Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196296268895103846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-57011867159497017822016-02-05T16:42:30.610-06:002016-02-05T16:42:30.610-06:00Happy, happy birthday! Mine? You can't please ...Happy, happy birthday! Mine? You can't please everyone. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-24532416092979008782016-02-05T14:49:28.120-06:002016-02-05T14:49:28.120-06:00I turn 35 this year also! And I think the moment y...I turn 35 this year also! And I think the moment you let go of those expectations you had for yourself from a young age for when you are THIS age, you end up feeling so much better. :) Happy early birthday, friend! And have so much fun in Mexico!sukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472697694407606703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-87008791688603036902016-02-05T13:30:17.248-06:002016-02-05T13:30:17.248-06:00We do grow wiser as we age, and your thoughts show...We do grow wiser as we age, and your thoughts show that. I celebrate your 35th year, and always ask myself how it is possible that my children are that age, and older as the years slip by so quickly! <br />I love your comments on happiness because that is one thing we do mature on as we grow. IF happiness doesn't come from within, it is not true happiness,and no one should be held responsible for making us happy.<br />God bless you and enjoy the sunshine, sand & companionship!<br />Love you so much!<br />Marlyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06193291251401344495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-60911077518675193502016-02-05T10:47:15.523-06:002016-02-05T10:47:15.523-06:00Happy early birthday!
#2 and #7 felt like they w...Happy early birthday! <br /><br />#2 and #7 felt like they were written for me. Thank you for the reminder of these two lessons. <3 <br /><br />I hope your vacation in Mexico is magical. You deserve it! Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848879737753847444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-20040561889027588082016-02-05T10:28:33.062-06:002016-02-05T10:28:33.062-06:00This was a great post! I agree with all of these p...This was a great post! I agree with all of these points, though I really struggle with maintaining the work-life balance necessary to really live #2. Things have been really hectic the past couple of weeks, but I'm hoping they slow down again a bit soon so that I don't feel like all my energy is going to my job or to running. Sometimes I still feel like I'm trying to find some more of my people here, but it helps knowing that I have a global tribe all over. <br /><br />Have a wonderful birthday! I can't wait to hear about your trip and see some photos. Have an amazing time in Mexico! Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-56880106739866129142016-02-05T10:14:50.531-06:002016-02-05T10:14:50.531-06:00I love this. The best part of getting older is def...I love this. The best part of getting older is definitely caring less and less what people think. I still wish I was one of those people who really and truly 100% did not give a what what about what other people thought, but every single year I do care less and less and it's so freeing. This is a wonderful list and I am so glad to have you as part of my tribe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-17501909282722565162016-02-05T09:33:57.765-06:002016-02-05T09:33:57.765-06:00Awesome post! These are all amazing life lessons t...Awesome post! These are all amazing life lessons to reflect on. Comparison is the thief of joy is the biggest one for me. Sometimes, the hardest part is that I am aware of all these things, and also self aware enough to know when I'm being irrational or comparing or what have you but that doesn't stop my body/mind from FEELING the emotions it feels. And that's where it's been hard for me. But I think at least being aware of these things and also self aware enough to know when you're falling into the traps is a good starting point.<br /><br />Anyways, I hope you have the most amazing, relaxing, spectacular birthday on the beach in Mexico!! You are so deserving of this awesome, relaxing vacation. Sending tons of birthday hugs and love. Thank YOU for being a part of my tribe. Muah! xoxoAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-7758915814186499582016-02-05T09:22:40.541-06:002016-02-05T09:22:40.541-06:00I love this list! You do you is probably one of my...I love this list! You do you is probably one of my favorite things and something I, too, have learned over the years. There's something freeing about being in my 30s and not caring as much about what people think. Life is too short for that! <br /><br />I've also learned that, at least for me, life is too short to read books I don't like, say yes to things I don't want to be doing, and that no matter what family, friends and the love that we share is the most important thing to me. <br /><br />Have a great trip! can't wait to hear/read all about it. Sending lots of birthday hugs! Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673644115797850874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131924142966006519.post-53118245828599862552016-02-05T08:32:57.145-06:002016-02-05T08:32:57.145-06:00Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Lisa! How f...Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Lisa! How fun to be able to spend it somewhere warm and beautiful. I really enjoyed this post. As I get closer to 30 I'm finding myself learning these lessons more and more, though implementing them in my daily life is still somewhat of a struggle. In many ways I've always felt older than I am (my mom describes me as an old soul) but it's hard to picture myself actually being in my 30's. I had a picture in my head of where I'd be at 30 and while I'm getting closer to the idea in my head, my life has not gone the way I'd pictured at all. I'm starting to believe that most people feel the same exact way, so we're all in the same boat! Enjoy your special day and your trip!! Emiliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363593720274547255noreply@blogger.com