Some favorites (but there are many… if you have one, leave it below and link back to your blog. I’d love that).
“The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they’re going to have some pretty annoying virtues.”
-Elizabeth Taylor
“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.”
-C.S. Lewis
“A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.”
-William Shakespeare
hey sandy,
been reading your blog for a couple of months. Just thought if say hi
hello jane! so sorry it’s taken me MONTHS to reply! hope you’re still reading and thank you so much for taking time to do so.
sandy.
Careful! Don’t kick yourself for not making every hour count…or maybe that’s just me….? I heard a quote yesterday, something like: “Life isn’t about passing time or getting by, it’s about running full speed towards what you love.” Or something. I’m probably butchering it, but you get the drift. :)
That’s an awesome quote, girl! The “make each hour count..” bit is more about being self aware; living with intent. It’s a disease I have, you know, from yoga. (wink)
Geesh, I’m in the process of reinventing/recuperating from my first 3 years in my 30′s. By 35, please let me know wtf I’m doing.
Amen. If you happen to return to this comments area on this page (maybe?) would love to know how your 30th went. I’m on the fence between trying to stay positive and dread. Thoughts?
I’m in the process of pre-30s reinvention myself, and I’m so glad I’m not alone!
I’m 28, and I’ve spent most of my adult life overweight. So, I’ve embarked on this mission — in the most hardcore way — to finally get the weight off. I’ve had enough. I’ve wasted my 20s, and I want to be one hot 30-year-old. I’ve tried numerous crash diets that failed, but this time, I’m not stopping. NEVER!
But reinvention for me is complete and total misery! My legs are ready to break from running every day, for starters. I have to always keep in mind that the pain I feel physically is nothing compared to how deep the emotional pain will be if this weight problem gets worse.
You are so not alone girl. Trust me! That is one tough mission you’re on, but DO NOT GIVE UP. Keep your eye on the prize, and not just the physical one, but that process that you will inevitably go through as you REINVENT. It is so powerful. Every time you get yourself up to run, just remind yourself that you are running towards something – what’s on the other end of that run is a whole new outlook that will most definitely make what you think are you “wasted 20s” worthwhile.
Thank you so much! It’s been a rather “down day” for me today, so you were just the kick in the rear I needed!
Maybe this will be the pinnacle of my 20s, so I can finally say, “Yeah, so I did this stupid stuff early on, but look what I did for one hell of a finale!”