tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post1201695658499451149..comments2024-01-15T12:17:49.418+02:00Comments on Midlife Singlemum: Listography: Top 5 Life LessonsRachel Selbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-38733281135980326932016-11-05T18:44:54.143+02:002016-11-05T18:44:54.143+02:00I don't know why I never replied to this at th...I don't know why I never replied to this at the time. Good thinking about fb Gilly. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-78214763062633397682013-11-20T14:45:45.331+02:002013-11-20T14:45:45.331+02:00Thank you, I'm still amazed at point 5 myself....Thank you, I'm still amazed at point 5 myself. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-75473694767083593582013-11-19T20:22:11.899+02:002013-11-19T20:22:11.899+02:00This is a fabulous post.... very wise and very dow...This is a fabulous post.... very wise and very down to earth. I loved points 1, 4 and 5, and so very true about social media, you only see one dimension of a person's life. Point 5 was very moving. X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-82333726463896090562013-11-10T00:07:41.456+02:002013-11-10T00:07:41.456+02:00Since writing it I've thought of more of cours...Since writing it I've thought of more of course. But there's nothing very profound here, just what I've observed and experienced. Thank you though. :)Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-13584633901134495482013-11-09T23:34:29.425+02:002013-11-09T23:34:29.425+02:00So glad that Listography is back, even though I di...So glad that Listography is back, even though I didn't feel I had enough to offer to take part this time - I certainly don't after reading your post: you are simply the best at this kind of post, as you say, not a whiff of fridge magnet here at all. Really thought-provoking xxLooking for Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010049814419812468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-13261550737320380572013-11-08T21:10:40.108+02:002013-11-08T21:10:40.108+02:00LOL - I've just realized who you are. I went t...LOL - I've just realized who you are. I went to read Kate Gunn as she's commented on all the other Listographies so it was the least I could do..... Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-64646834607760187692013-11-08T08:43:16.777+02:002013-11-08T08:43:16.777+02:00I'm sure there's loads you don't share...I'm sure there's loads you don't share. The funny thing is when less social networking friends tell you that 'you put everything on facebook!' Obviously we choose what to publish. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-74878082706349301502013-11-08T08:41:32.557+02:002013-11-08T08:41:32.557+02:00Of course I'm still striving to be the perfect...Of course I'm still striving to be the perfect fridge magnet but in the meantime this is what I've got. ;)Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-75998938864328173102013-11-08T01:19:06.421+02:002013-11-08T01:19:06.421+02:00I see ;-) If I decide to move to Israel and need a...I see ;-) If I decide to move to Israel and need a room, I'll let you know -- not the plan at the moment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-31713032487887151712013-11-07T22:17:13.253+02:002013-11-07T22:17:13.253+02:00A thought provoking listography. It's so true ...A thought provoking listography. It's so true what you say about Social media. I'd like to believe that we really don't know people fully through our blogs etc. And I'd certainky lkie to believe that tere are lots of things I don't share!<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />xx Jazzyjazzygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069218745940412457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-42648642837099297842013-11-07T21:59:57.253+02:002013-11-07T21:59:57.253+02:00You are one wise lady. I like that your life lesso...You are one wise lady. I like that your life lessons are actually things that you have learned rather than things we know to be true but ignore anyway..Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346951374357324691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-7778959829212825182013-11-07T08:40:40.722+02:002013-11-07T08:40:40.722+02:00Thank you for your comment and i wish you luck wit...Thank you for your comment and i wish you luck with everything. About dating - I refer you to number 4 :).Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-9575812741726868932013-11-07T08:39:20.485+02:002013-11-07T08:39:20.485+02:00I think you need to have been to the edge and look...I think you need to have been to the edge and looked down before it can happen. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-72995100352130262013-11-07T08:33:30.747+02:002013-11-07T08:33:30.747+02:00I know, I've read a couple but I must go back ...I know, I've read a couple but I must go back and read some more. Some of the more light-hearted and funny ones are often the most insightful. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-41761040509563809982013-11-07T04:43:15.408+02:002013-11-07T04:43:15.408+02:00I entered my 30s and I'm very much at a crossr...I entered my 30s and I'm very much at a crossroads. In-between worrying/making plans about the future and reflecting/coming to terms with the past (for the first time, it feels like a life with history) - I take great comfort in focusing on what's important in life.I'm still wondering about becoming a morning person without noticing but especially 5 is something I'm really thinking about... <br /><br />Besides, what about dating? It doesn't really come up. <br /><br />Your reader from Germany. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-35064216021831340322013-11-06T18:15:39.931+02:002013-11-06T18:15:39.931+02:00Your conclusion makes me very glad for you. It tak...Your conclusion makes me very glad for you. It takes most of us many years before we learn to count our blessings.Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-73141778033936101322013-11-06T15:31:49.184+02:002013-11-06T15:31:49.184+02:00Have loved all of the advice in these posts so far...Have loved all of the advice in these posts so far. There are some very wise women out there!! :) BavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-1797403868403887302013-11-06T14:50:14.456+02:002013-11-06T14:50:14.456+02:00If only I'd known then, I wouldn't have be...If only I'd known then, I wouldn't have beaten myself up about it, I'd simply have waited. :)Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-27544897586580504352013-11-06T14:49:05.511+02:002013-11-06T14:49:05.511+02:00Judy I think you've described it better than I...Judy I think you've described it better than I did. I also thnk that some f being contented with our lot is knowing how much worse it could be and being thankful not to be in that lower place. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-91338159366494224392013-11-06T13:32:48.463+02:002013-11-06T13:32:48.463+02:00Excellent post. Everything from the title onwards...Excellent post. Everything from the title onwards is a grabber. I know what you're saying about people not sharing the downs on fb only the ups and also the idea of being contented with our part and not seeking the grandiose. Keep up the good work. JudyShafarmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542074067470427589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-35557188320732222872013-11-06T11:10:29.443+02:002013-11-06T11:10:29.443+02:00Love your list. And it is true some things change ...Love your list. And it is true some things change anyway no matter how much we might try. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886095836279480469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-45767893295129946632013-11-06T00:53:59.712+02:002013-11-06T00:53:59.712+02:00#2 is so true! I have a friend also with 3 boys wi...#2 is so true! I have a friend also with 3 boys with the same age gaps as I have. They are each 6 years older than my boys. So I continue to look to her for advice and support, even though my oldest 2 are almost 21 and 19!! Seeing how her kids have handled certain milestones is very reassuring and I get a lot of comfort from her experiences.<br />There should be a warning on FB like on cigarettes, saying if you are feeling anxious, vulnerable, insecure, miserable or having a crisis today do not under any circumstances go on FB and look at your friends' updates!! :-) GillyGilly Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393339396656670745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-30733497887243310502013-11-06T00:40:06.510+02:002013-11-06T00:40:06.510+02:00Thanks. I try to remember that every time I see an...Thanks. I try to remember that every time I see another photo of someone in a posh hotel somewhere exotic or jaunting around Europe. It can seem like everyone has this amazing life while you're stuck at home doing the dishes. One thing I tend to forget is that all these photos aren't the same person - LOLRachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-45099629254954560342013-11-06T00:37:41.795+02:002013-11-06T00:37:41.795+02:00Thanks Liska. xxThanks Liska. xxRachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-74463069119022213992013-11-05T23:04:50.884+02:002013-11-05T23:04:50.884+02:00It is funny how we think we know people and about ...It is funny how we think we know people and about their lives through what we read on FB and Twitter etc. Loved this list post xNot From Laplandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165208811776097332noreply@blogger.com