32 lessons for 32 years

And why I've still got a lot to learn

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Its 8am on a Sunday. This is not usually a writing day for me. By this time, my weekly Substack is usually scheduled and ready to land in my lovely subscriber’s inbox bright and early on Monday morning.

However, tomorrow is my 32nd birthday. Although I’m not one for large celebrations, I had planned to give myself this upload off.

But then a whisper of an idea entered my mind. And I found I couldn’t shake it.

I started reflecting on what I have learnt and thought it would be fun to share this with you.

So, in no particular order, here are 32 lessons for 32 years….

1. Kindness is a sign of strength, not weakness

2. How to put kirby grips in the right way

3. Clothes should be comfortable

4. I can do life alone, but its sometimes nicer to have company

5. Nature is my lifeblood

6. Its ok to escape into stories. In fact, it should be encouraged

7. How to reverse parallel park. And why I should never do it again

8. To recognise and respect my menstrual cycle

9. How to make soup like my Granny

10. Why I should exercise for my health, not for an image

11. That I should never cut in a fringe

12. How to thrive in each season

13. How to write from the heart

14. Food is the best kind of medicine

15. How to say no. And really mean it

16. That alcohol doesn’t add anything to my life

17. To notice quiet beauty

18. Why the conventional 9-5 lifestyle will never work for me

19. Heartbreak is temporary, but grief can last forever

20. I think best whilst walking

21. That its ok to not want children, but still coo over tiny booties

22. To treasure memories over things

23. Its ok not to have a plan

24. I will always have more mugs than are strictly necessary

25. To embrace and celebrate a rainy day

26. Social media is unnecessary and my life is better without it

27. That I’m a romantic yet fiercely independent

28. If a relationship is right, then it will be easy

29. I’m a frequent crier, but know I can handle anything

30. To welcome change. And routine

31. That I will make some poor decisions, but regret nothing

32. That life can be a wonderland. If you choose to see it that way

Until next time,

Molly xx

For Alfie, a beloved furry member of our family we said goodbye to this week. We miss you darling boy.

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