tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post7068536273187400006..comments2024-03-28T23:39:58.208-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: What I learnt from the Bloggers BrunchLydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-48729437664285205122013-08-04T03:47:14.590-07:002013-08-04T03:47:14.590-07:00I'm still trying to figure out what my next tu...I'm still trying to figure out what my next turn in my career will be. Just don't think I'll be going back to selling IT to big corporate giants. Just ain't my thang, no more.<br />But, as they say, the world is your oyster. You'll find your pearl. Have faith in that. xGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191888392393911765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-46411734851358023912013-08-02T20:33:16.789-07:002013-08-02T20:33:16.789-07:00It's a tricky balance Lydia. I'm lucky eno...It's a tricky balance Lydia. I'm lucky enough to stay at home, and it does make timing a lot easier, but you also need to follow your dreams, and have challenges for yourself as well. <br />I hope the change goes the way that suits both you and your family. I always believe that we're lead by some force that takes us where we need to be, it's just a matter of going with it or holding back. xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-86207183783596925702013-08-02T01:55:19.327-07:002013-08-02T01:55:19.327-07:00Its good to have dreams to follow and to stay true...Its good to have dreams to follow and to stay true to oneself. My boys can see my dreams, and see that I never give up....and now I get to watch two of them follow their goals, and chase their dream.<br />The bloggers brunch sure sounds like a lot of fun :)lisasdreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16686232441165927141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-27696265201873095512013-08-02T00:25:03.376-07:002013-08-02T00:25:03.376-07:00Great post. I have a passion for career developmen...Great post. I have a passion for career development and the life stories people tell. I don't agree the chances are slim as you get older. Many friends I know have started to reinvent themselves now they're at a cross road. Thanks for sharing and all the best with your cross road :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550147601921183542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-16365801862805601912013-08-01T16:47:34.251-07:002013-08-01T16:47:34.251-07:00It's in the getting up that matters, not the f...It's in the getting up that matters, not the failing I believe Lydia. Best to try and fail than just stay unhappy. I'm rooting for you. It's hard trying to find that work/life/money balance. I also think timing has lots to do with how things pan out! Em xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-91693272775454737732013-08-01T16:39:56.345-07:002013-08-01T16:39:56.345-07:00Sounds like it was a really though-provoking brunc...Sounds like it was a really though-provoking brunch (with freebies!). I do think it gets harder to live-the-dream as you get older because you simply have so many more responsibilities. Life is no longer about 'you' when you have a family and bills to pay. But having said that, I think it is always possible to create some version of 'the dream'. I love the idea of taking that first step and seeing where it leads. Go girl! Lara at Charming Languagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585102874492448026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-657104954598066542013-08-01T16:27:51.362-07:002013-08-01T16:27:51.362-07:00Good on you Lydia - sounds like you are really get...Good on you Lydia - sounds like you are really getting the balance right. As Jane (and you) say - it is about just doing something, doesn't matter if you don't have all the answers - trusting that your experience will get you through. I look at my eclectic career and think that at different points in time I've done this, but I guess that sense of 'running out of time' makes the right move feel some much more imperative.Kathy - yinyangmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438958678336755752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-67520687577414916522013-08-01T15:35:15.160-07:002013-08-01T15:35:15.160-07:00I left my high paying job last year to do what I a...I left my high paying job last year to do what I am so passionate about - work in the fitness industry. I haven't looked back. Sure I miss the money but I think that if you find what you truly love, go for it and the rest will fall into place. xoxNeetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03598190761741431889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-52733067775122012322013-08-01T13:57:22.343-07:002013-08-01T13:57:22.343-07:00Interesting stuff. Sounds like a lovely brunch and...Interesting stuff. Sounds like a lovely brunch and one to make you ponder. <br />I agree though ... just start something and keep going. Works for me! <br />Leanne @ Deep Fried FruitLeanne @ Deep Fried Fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886017636780724635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-14051256243648764352013-08-01T05:15:22.017-07:002013-08-01T05:15:22.017-07:00My 'notes' won't be much good but ther...My 'notes' won't be much good but there's a new local I'm keen to try...Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-15282490608583636582013-08-01T05:11:37.309-07:002013-08-01T05:11:37.309-07:00Yes, it's the paying the bills that makes it t...Yes, it's the paying the bills that makes it tricky....<br />Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-83787272952860098882013-07-31T20:49:47.898-07:002013-07-31T20:49:47.898-07:00I'm kinda where you are at with work and life....I'm kinda where you are at with work and life. We should compare notes at a local cafe one day :)The Kids Are All Righthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15767765308684598060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-50453235130520775272013-07-31T20:11:59.313-07:002013-07-31T20:11:59.313-07:00I think the older I get the more I am feeling like...I think the older I get the more I am feeling like I seriously need to take that leap. I need to quit the job I don't love and follow my passion. Once I work out how to pay my bills, I may just do that. I like that advice, just start something and keep going. Good luck on finding the new career path that fits your lifestyle :)Yay for following your dreams!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02524009835775611112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-42176995115418054082013-07-30T21:17:31.934-07:002013-07-30T21:17:31.934-07:00I think of your pending sea change as an example o...I think of your pending sea change as an example of this too - you are a queen of designing your life!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-38888211620042146362013-07-30T21:15:21.583-07:002013-07-30T21:15:21.583-07:00Was nice to meet u - glad your daughter got the do...Was nice to meet u - glad your daughter got the doll!!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-1350389148911654302013-07-30T18:54:20.648-07:002013-07-30T18:54:20.648-07:00I'm glad following your heart worked for you. ...I'm glad following your heart worked for you. In terms of leaving your job. I'm up to year two and life seems crazy. Great to hear there is life and potential new opportunity at the end of the long nappy filled tunnel.<br />Was great to meet you the other day. <br />Also, that paw paw is the best.Rinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222658668876996867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-54655821535582440762013-07-30T15:00:15.511-07:002013-07-30T15:00:15.511-07:00I think it's great to be able to do what you l...I think it's great to be able to do what you love and fit it in with everything else that needs to be done. That was one of the reasons that I started The Body and Feet Retreat - so that I could come home and do what I really love. I know that I could never do it as a full time job because it is just too draining but doing it on the odd evenings is enough to energise and re-charge myself.<br />Follow your dream - you owe it to yourself and your family !<br />Love, hugs and positive energy !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.com