1. Good shoes are IMPORTANT
2. …so is fiber
3. You’re the only one who can make you happy
4. Loving your body and treating it like a friend makes life WAY easier
5. Everyone has something valuable to bring to the table and a story to tell
6. If you have different colored hair, people WILL stare, it’s ok.
7. eBay is never worth the headaches and hassle
8. I’ll never enjoy Snapchat
9. Never underestimate the effect a small kindness can have on another being
10. Animals make everything better
11. If you’re tired sleep, if you’re hungry eat, there’s no glory in running on fumes.
12. It’s ok to ask for what you want — don’t expect people to read your mind
13. You can be ANY version of masculine or feminine that suits you.
--Gender ideals are lame and boring.
14. Your parents are Humans who couldn't find their sole mate with an
algorithm or text a therapist from their phone. -- Give them a break
15. Regret is useless.
16. So is guilt.
17. You did the best at the time with the information you had.
-- Don’t be so hard on yourself.
18. Don’t skimp on sleep.
19. Money isn’t real.
20. Coffee is great, but don’t count out tea
21. Insecurity is expensive
22. Janeway is the best captain
23. The 80% Rule is pretty rad.
24. Time heals all wounds, but time with dogs speeds up the process.
25. If you don’t respect your time’s value, no one else will.
26. There is ALWAYS enough time… when you’re a timelord.
27. Choosing love over justice brings a lovely unexpected freedom
28. Being true to yourself will always deliver the best results
29. The only way to be truly happy is to hang out in the present moment.
30. 30 isn’t as scary as they make it out to be on TVs and Movies.
... Actually, I quite like it.
If you took the time to read all of those, THANK YOU. I’m so thankful for this community of lovely folks, and honored to be able to share some birthday thoughts with the blockchain today.
We're celebrating all weekend and even more tomorrow so I'll have a post on our celebratory activities soon. ;)
Now, to crack open that bottle of rum and get into bed with more tea and cake!