I loved this Olivia. The thing about spring making you feel like you can do anything? So true. Also the point about how aging is a privilege. My best friend of 25 years died unexpectedly in January. I've read your stuff for a long time now, so I know you understand young loss. Aging is a privilege, and not all of us get to experience it. I know I will probably take life for granted at some point again, but I'll always remember I shouldn't because of that loss.
GAHH, this is so good Olivia!! I could screenshot and re-post pretty much every single one of these. What an intentional and valuable round-up, thank you for sharing with us. Happy Birthday Lovely! 🩷
I recently read Becky Chambers' A Psalm for the Wild-Built which features a God of Small Comforts in the story-world's religion, and I genuinely believe that taking comfort in small things - fun dresses and cute thrifted knick knacks and cups of tea - are the things that keep us in the present and make life bearable on the worst days.. and the best
Hey Olivia - we have the same birthday! March 14th is a great day to be born. I thought about 5 pieces of wisdom from 55 years, but I haven't. Maybe I will next week. You're good inspiration!
Happy birthday and thank you for sharing your 31 things with us! “Aging is a privilege” is a beautiful mantra— which I’m stealing as I round the corner on my next bday for sure
The bread! Over the past few years I've developed a bit of a mantra - "If it's bread it should taste good." I've tried to follow that and avoid deeply unsatisfying breads and bread variants and substitutes. Let's end joyless bread.
I love your list! And as someone who has 2 decades on you, I can agree on so many of your listed items. Congrats to you on figuring out what took me much longer! Aging is most definitely a privilege ❤️
I loved this Olivia. The thing about spring making you feel like you can do anything? So true. Also the point about how aging is a privilege. My best friend of 25 years died unexpectedly in January. I've read your stuff for a long time now, so I know you understand young loss. Aging is a privilege, and not all of us get to experience it. I know I will probably take life for granted at some point again, but I'll always remember I shouldn't because of that loss.
Sending you so much love, Julia. ❤️
I'm so sorry, Julia. I know it's such a specific and horrible type of pain. Sending you love <3
GAHH, this is so good Olivia!! I could screenshot and re-post pretty much every single one of these. What an intentional and valuable round-up, thank you for sharing with us. Happy Birthday Lovely! 🩷
Thank you so much, Lauren! I appreciate you!
Really great newsletter - every single word resonated! (And happy birthday!)
Thank you, Grace <3 <3
I recently read Becky Chambers' A Psalm for the Wild-Built which features a God of Small Comforts in the story-world's religion, and I genuinely believe that taking comfort in small things - fun dresses and cute thrifted knick knacks and cups of tea - are the things that keep us in the present and make life bearable on the worst days.. and the best
Totally agree with you. It's a cliche, I guess, but it's true: It's always the little things <3
Hey Olivia - we have the same birthday! March 14th is a great day to be born. I thought about 5 pieces of wisdom from 55 years, but I haven't. Maybe I will next week. You're good inspiration!
Hey!!! Happy (very belated) birthday!! Did you always really enjoy your birthday being on Pi Day growing up?
PS: Thank you for the kind words!!
Wow. Just wow. Thank you for this - it was needed in more ways than you could ever know <3
and happy belated birthday!
You are so so welcome. <3
This list is a keeper, 100%. Thank you so much Olivia, and wishing you a very happy belated birthday!
Thank you, Amy!
Happy birthday and thank you for sharing your 31 things with us! “Aging is a privilege” is a beautiful mantra— which I’m stealing as I round the corner on my next bday for sure
It's definitely something I have to remind myself of every day! <3
These are all great! And as a 45yo, I endorse that aging is a privilege. Happy Birthday 🎈
Thank you, Debbi! For all the support!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you!
The bread! Over the past few years I've developed a bit of a mantra - "If it's bread it should taste good." I've tried to follow that and avoid deeply unsatisfying breads and bread variants and substitutes. Let's end joyless bread.
Happy birthday, Olivia!
This is VERY true! Love this.
Happy Birthday, Olivia! These are all so spot on <3
Thank you, Michelle! I appreciate it!
Thank you for 12-15 :) But really, loved them all, your writing is a gift!
12-15 were also my fave, so thank YOU!
Appreciate it so much.
I love your list! And as someone who has 2 decades on you, I can agree on so many of your listed items. Congrats to you on figuring out what took me much longer! Aging is most definitely a privilege ❤️
Thank you, Lesli! <3 <3
Whole wheat wraps are TERRIBLE!!!