tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post6880344462616870176..comments2024-03-09T04:17:11.014-04:00Comments on One can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once...: Chapter Two - AKA the Incredible Lightness of Being WendyWendyMcLeodMacKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-47806615922365700102013-04-05T23:45:12.846-03:002013-04-05T23:45:12.846-03:00Hi WMM, this is so exciting that you are taking th...Hi WMM, this is so exciting that you are taking this step! Congratulations on this new stage of your life! Your post has really resonated with me. I spent the past 10 years doing a job that I really don't like and the 10 years before that studying a subject I liked but wasn't that passionate about. I am turning 40 later this year and I really want to make a change with my life, not just for myself but also for my family. I think it's important that my kids see me happy rather than being miserable and stressed all the time. You are an inspiration to us all and I wish you all the best!Louise @ INGREDIENTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883303245642039938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-20303587407652506512013-04-05T07:16:38.950-03:002013-04-05T07:16:38.950-03:00Thanks Ema - I just got up and am sitting here in ...Thanks Ema - I just got up and am sitting here in my bathrobe feeling as free as a bird! WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-39796670826630177212013-04-05T07:15:59.210-03:002013-04-05T07:15:59.210-03:00Thank you Ruth - that means so much!!!Thank you Ruth - that means so much!!!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-16282152945721660372013-04-05T04:54:41.956-03:002013-04-05T04:54:41.956-03:00I applaude your courage Wendy, that's not an e...I applaude your courage Wendy, that's not an eash thing to do. You are an inspiration, follow your dreams and all. I wish you all the best for your new life as a writer, you have wit in spades and you have such a warm personality that I am sure the entire world is going to notice. And yay for more posts!Emahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331051805268660458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-57477828834693533132013-04-05T00:00:28.376-03:002013-04-05T00:00:28.376-03:00LOL you two are hilarious!LOL you two are hilarious!Lacey Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061515113823754281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-63091504353699187982013-04-04T23:58:56.691-03:002013-04-04T23:58:56.691-03:00Yay Wendy! I've only recently discovered your ...Yay Wendy! I've only recently discovered your blog (and blogs in general), but am so excited for you as you enter this new stage in your life!ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081478322678615146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-33564377009064284162013-04-04T20:10:44.422-03:002013-04-04T20:10:44.422-03:00Thanks FFM! It will be exciting! I am looking fo...Thanks FFM! It will be exciting! I am looking forward to what work crops up next!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-36045530551202108512013-04-04T19:44:42.505-03:002013-04-04T19:44:42.505-03:00Congratulations on your retirement, WMM! This is s...Congratulations on your retirement, WMM! This is such exciting news! How fun and liberating to be starting a completely new chapter in your life. I am looking forward to following you on all of your new adventures! :)<br />Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-3529452266710609912013-04-04T18:17:08.155-03:002013-04-04T18:17:08.155-03:00LOUD & PROUD Knew my bad headline habit would ...LOUD & PROUD Knew my bad headline habit would rub off on ya eventually if I kept commenting enough. You get a gold star/ extra credit today Ms. Wendy.GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-13397582380511231462013-04-04T17:23:34.512-03:002013-04-04T17:23:34.512-03:00Oh thanks AB - I hope to be an ex-retiree soon and...Oh thanks AB - I hope to be an ex-retiree soon and an inveterate adventurer! I am having a blast and feeling completely renewed. It's as if the last 3 months have made me feel like 49 1/2 all over again! :-) SOon I will be Tabs age!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-11674948595364048822013-04-04T17:21:36.169-03:002013-04-04T17:21:36.169-03:00LR - that is so cool! I think there is so much ro...LR - that is so cool! I think there is so much room for good stuff and writing! And this blog has given me a discipline that helps with the writing! You all warm me up! Every pun intended! My God, I just did a GetFresh! I bet she is proud right now!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-15807402886112535742013-04-04T17:20:19.521-03:002013-04-04T17:20:19.521-03:00Thanks Abby! It is sometimes easier said than don...Thanks Abby! It is sometimes easier said than done, but I am working on manifesting that!!!!!<br /><br />I am interested, too! It is quite exciting!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-23621369112591869662013-04-04T17:19:26.382-03:002013-04-04T17:19:26.382-03:00Ha! Well I am not trying the Grand Canyon! That ...Ha! Well I am not trying the Grand Canyon! That is on the bucket list! Thanks for the kind words! It is hard to fit George in, but things must be done for the little people...WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-49260568306953800322013-04-04T17:18:26.130-03:002013-04-04T17:18:26.130-03:00Thanks! I appreciate the nice sentiment! Yes, I ...Thanks! I appreciate the nice sentiment! Yes, I have been getting many kind emails todat and they were all appreciated!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-20175523292427612342013-04-04T15:42:43.473-03:002013-04-04T15:42:43.473-03:00You are probably the youngest retiree ever! Congra...You are probably the youngest retiree ever! Congratulations on your decision. I know you've done the right thing because, despite of the tears, you can breathe. Best wishes on your upcoming endeavors, and you bet I am going to stick around, George by my side, to see what you come up with next. You are such an inspiration, Wendy!Anthro Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923838563131831044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-61778327675801826902013-04-04T15:39:12.038-03:002013-04-04T15:39:12.038-03:00"Hello again, and now do you like my hat?&quo..."Hello again, and now do you like my hat?" Could be your club party hat! lol catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-58888020601037681192013-04-04T15:34:42.662-03:002013-04-04T15:34:42.662-03:00Oh my goodness I wanted to be at the Go Dog Go par...Oh my goodness I wanted to be at the Go Dog Go party too! lol How funny, wouldn't a print of that be great?catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-64789995590595775792013-04-04T15:17:19.660-03:002013-04-04T15:17:19.660-03:00Congrats on retirement Wendy, you are rocking it b...Congrats on retirement Wendy, you are rocking it big-time! When one door closes, another opens! Now you will have time for all the fun stuff you want to do (and have already started). Yay with the book! I love writing too, it comes and goes in spurts but it is something I'll always do. Lacey Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061515113823754281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-4918553058416644392013-04-04T14:31:57.256-03:002013-04-04T14:31:57.256-03:00Congratulations Wendy! I like what you said about ...Congratulations Wendy! I like what you said about confirming that you felt a sense of purpose in your old job, and about being ready to move on. I'm looking forward to seeing what paths you end up going down! <br /><br />I also have taken to heart what you said about wanting people to feel better having spent time with you - that is a beautiful attitude and a great way to summarize your intentions. Abbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-14034736143646274422013-04-04T14:23:23.148-03:002013-04-04T14:23:23.148-03:00You're super sweet!!!!! I am praying to God, ...You're super sweet!!!!! I am praying to God, Peter, Paul, Mary and Martha, too that I will finish this labor of love by July! Seriously, let me know how I can help. It would be a joy! rynetta PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938304407762738320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-87850844356049297832013-04-04T14:00:05.393-03:002013-04-04T14:00:05.393-03:00You've only been blogging for a year! Wow - yo...You've only been blogging for a year! Wow - you've got such a voice and a great blog already - I love it. Kudos for you for making such a headstart on your book - that' something other people talk about but never do. And making time for Lake Como and your blog husband there About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-19246432743616214092013-04-04T13:49:57.046-03:002013-04-04T13:49:57.046-03:00Congratulations on your retirement Wendy. I'm...Congratulations on your retirement Wendy. I'm sure they will miss you. How exciting to be taking steps down a new path in life. I look forward to following your adventures.xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-13099803375622241632013-04-04T13:25:53.929-03:002013-04-04T13:25:53.929-03:00Thanks Jill - I am looking forward to living them!...Thanks Jill - I am looking forward to living them! Now I just have to get going! You folks have all been so supportive - it is nice to feel that energy coming at me!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-23438016559117286692013-04-04T13:21:04.896-03:002013-04-04T13:21:04.896-03:00Congratulations! You are a standard bearer for al...Congratulations! You are a standard bearer for all of us on the verge of a new and hopefully more creative life that has its own path. Can't wait to hear about the new adventures of Wendy!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149865690789491466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-21135286192677077492013-04-04T13:04:00.118-03:002013-04-04T13:04:00.118-03:00Thanks Julie - me too!Thanks Julie - me too!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.com