tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post8423463812954928073..comments2024-03-18T20:05:47.522+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: DISCOVERING MORE OF MELeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-62848778288475198052017-06-23T07:33:05.865+08:002017-06-23T07:33:05.865+08:00Cresting the Hill! I love that and can also see m...Cresting the Hill! I love that and can also see myself sitting on top of that proverbial hill enjoying the view. Looking forward and not back. Thanks Leanne for such great insight!!<br />conniewyatt.com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201054018551159458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-25488084914667774232017-06-19T03:27:43.869+08:002017-06-19T03:27:43.869+08:00Wonderful post, Leanne, "sit and reflect and ...Wonderful post, Leanne, "sit and reflect and enjoy some peace and quiet" sounds perfect - and well deserved. Speaking of...<br /><br />You have been nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award! 🎖 Congratulations, let's celebrate! 🥂🍾<br />https://thethreegerbers.blogspot.ch/2017/06/mystery-blogger-award.htmlTamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06945984135731336978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9342631677673831262017-06-12T12:37:39.862+08:002017-06-12T12:37:39.862+08:00Your post perfectly describes this point of my lif...Your post perfectly describes this point of my life - your positive outlook was very inspiring. I have often felt gratitude for the experiences I've had and the lessons I've learned. I'm optimistic about the "downhill" part because I know what I've climbed through on the way up the hill. Thank you for writing this. Melody Smith https://www.blogger.com/profile/06992939822081379315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-70626061565689029502017-06-11T21:48:44.428+08:002017-06-11T21:48:44.428+08:00I've thought the same Kirtsty - it took me 50 ...I've thought the same Kirtsty - it took me 50 years - less time for your generation and maybe less for the following ones - hopefully the pain and stress will decrease with each generation too.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80646791732420096632017-06-11T21:47:54.444+08:002017-06-11T21:47:54.444+08:00It's the truth though isn't it Leanne? We ...It's the truth though isn't it Leanne? We need to let go of the rubbish and focus on what really makes us happy - that's when authenticity really shows through.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-62684332142011289172017-06-09T15:28:26.774+08:002017-06-09T15:28:26.774+08:00I love this post Leanne. It's a shame it takes...I love this post Leanne. It's a shame it takes us so long to learn these lessons - wouldn't it be wonderful if we were able to gain this wisdom earlier? It would certainly save us all a lot of pain, stress and heartbreak...Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645347058596682545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-14352104012440271972017-06-09T14:31:56.713+08:002017-06-09T14:31:56.713+08:00Love this bit: "Sometimes I feel like I'm...Love this bit: "Sometimes I feel like I'm in control of my life and it just keeps getting more simple and straightforward as I let go of things that I had thought were important and really aren't." <br />#teamlovinlifeLeanne @ Deep Fried Fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886017636780724635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-7031022411775288392017-06-08T21:05:07.987+08:002017-06-08T21:05:07.987+08:00I can tell from your posts how happy you are with ...I can tell from your posts how happy you are with where you're at in life Deb - it shines through and I think that's what I enjoy most when I read other Midlife blogs :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50293769209581113352017-06-08T21:04:27.029+08:002017-06-08T21:04:27.029+08:00Thanks so much Min - I love this stage of life and...Thanks so much Min - I love this stage of life and all that I'm finding out about myself after putting it all in a box for so many years - it's a lovely time to take off the lid and explore a little bit.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-91131082445015354822017-06-08T21:03:34.938+08:002017-06-08T21:03:34.938+08:00Another change to the family dynamic Janet - it wi...Another change to the family dynamic Janet - it will certainly be an adjustment for everyone - I found that whenever mine came home for uni breaks etc it took a while for them to settle into a good spot in the family - not back to being a child but also not just doing their own thing to the exclusion of everyone else. Good luck!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-25844048509047168282017-06-08T21:02:04.440+08:002017-06-08T21:02:04.440+08:00My pleasure - a little bit of contentment goes a l...My pleasure - a little bit of contentment goes a long way to seeing us through life with a smile on our faces doesn't it?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20982639254286638832017-06-08T21:01:34.593+08:002017-06-08T21:01:34.593+08:00I know what you mean Deb - it's so hard when w...I know what you mean Deb - it's so hard when we can see all the great things we could be doing if we weren't tied to that boring 9-5 job (and one you dislike makes it even harder) I guess you have to look at short term pain for long term gain - that new house will be the reward for all those extra hours you have to put in :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-54917741565449358512017-06-08T20:59:58.461+08:002017-06-08T20:59:58.461+08:00We won't grow if we aren't prepared to cha...We won't grow if we aren't prepared to change will we Jo? I hate the idea of stagnating, but also the scariness of taking risks - it's finding a balance somewhere in between that might be the best for me - and thanks so much for the compliment on the new blog look - I love it!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59012100483848548552017-06-08T20:58:41.989+08:002017-06-08T20:58:41.989+08:00I was the same way with change Kathy - and I still...I was the same way with change Kathy - and I still struggle with it at times - it's the overthinking that bogs me down. Now I try to take a risk now and then, or at least not think it to death before I tackle something new!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-48927911310270343722017-06-08T16:11:46.723+08:002017-06-08T16:11:46.723+08:00I'm so glad to read your post Leanne. It'...I'm so glad to read your post Leanne. It's good to hear of people being content. I'm also in that boat and loving life. #TeamLovinLifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444193007299838588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2000627054202793032017-06-08T15:58:18.697+08:002017-06-08T15:58:18.697+08:00I love the explanation of why you named the blog w...I love the explanation of why you named the blog what you did. Love all that you've written here Leanne. It's spot on and so beautifully expressed. Thank you! :-) #TeamLovinLife Min - Write of the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880899126465316282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45562667671887820222017-06-08T14:36:03.718+08:002017-06-08T14:36:03.718+08:00I love the name of your blog and can so relate, it...I love the name of your blog and can so relate, it's a great stage of life. As for changes - well Miss 20 has just moved back home which was pretty unexpected (but welcome!). Not sure how long she'll be here though ...Janet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-44698761591078796682017-06-08T14:27:28.714+08:002017-06-08T14:27:28.714+08:00Life is good and so is contentment. Thank you for...Life is good and so is contentment. Thank you for sharing your wise and soothing words this week.<br /><br />SSG xxxSydney Shop Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813953421175387706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-66303874430746803162017-06-08T11:02:11.083+08:002017-06-08T11:02:11.083+08:00I love that contentment. I'm nearly 50 but sti...I love that contentment. I'm nearly 50 but still at that point when I need to become financially secure and am currently not particularly happy in the work I'm doing but see little option. I'd been mortgage free but last year decided to sell my flat and buy a larger and nicer house and got myself a mortgage. It's not huge but it ties me to making enough money to pay that and my bills for the foreseeable future and - for some reason at the moment - I'm finding that depressing. I know I'm far from old and I know I'm way off retirement but struggling to remind myself of the consequences of my decisions. Debbishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305239848096384084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-43839681052082172992017-06-08T10:28:44.049+08:002017-06-08T10:28:44.049+08:00Change brings texture & growth - & sometim...Change brings texture & growth - & sometimes I think we get so caught up in the chaos that we forget that. Love your new look & the idea behind the crest. You're right, in hindsight we've weathered so much - it's a good reminder that when life throws curve balls, we can (no matter how painful at the time) get through the other side. #TeamLovinLifeJo Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096756433952821037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-58450171911330639742017-06-08T09:33:53.897+08:002017-06-08T09:33:53.897+08:00We all need to embrace change in our lives or othe...We all need to embrace change in our lives or otherwise we get left behind. Sometimes I've discovered it's not easy and I've had to be dragged kicking and screaming into new unchartered waters, but once I get used to change I'm ok with it. I think I'm more than likely in for some more changes coming into my life as my kids are getting older and maybe starting families of their own. Great post Leanne. #TeamLovinLifeKathy Marrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096591807957091449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-49350251007819976682017-06-08T09:30:43.036+08:002017-06-08T09:30:43.036+08:00Thanks so much Andrea! Isn't it lovely and fre...Thanks so much Andrea! Isn't it lovely and fresh? I keep being pleasantly surprised every time I open it up :) And you're so right about change being invigorating!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83555199712324982862017-06-08T09:29:53.310+08:002017-06-08T09:29:53.310+08:00It's funny what you said about change Jennifer...It's funny what you said about change Jennifer - I'm writing a post atm about taking a risk and not always playing safe and I notice your post was on a similar theme - it must be something we're all thinking about :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-42361342194157836342017-06-08T09:29:01.885+08:002017-06-08T09:29:01.885+08:00Thanks Carol - I love it too - so fresh and a real...Thanks Carol - I love it too - so fresh and a real boost for me. I knew I wanted to update it but was a loss as to how - this is just perfect.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-34226698962804154882017-06-08T09:28:18.583+08:002017-06-08T09:28:18.583+08:00I do the same thing Carla - I love all the little ...I do the same thing Carla - I love all the little insights into life I get by reading the thoughts of others - everyone has different aspects to their lives and we need to widen our world - blogging does that every time for me.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com