Comments on: Looking Back and Moving Forward: One Year Later

By: “Like Billy Madison, but for reals.” « Where You Lede

“Like Billy Madison, but for reals.” « Where You Lede — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:37:23 +0000

[...] what is expected. But, after school, when there are no teachers and grades, who sets the rules? Melia discovered that the habits she developed in school were actually inhibiting her ability to enjoy and find [...]

By: Alicia

Alicia — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:43:36 +0000

I’m so proud of you, too, Meliai! If only you could be discovering such contentment closer to me! I miss seeing your smiliing face. Hugs.

By: Meg

Meg — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:09:21 +0000

Replace guitar playing with singing, add in a massage, and your Saturday looks a lot like my perfect day!!
So glad to hear that the past year has been so therapeutic for you. I reorganized my life four and a half years ago at the age of 30 and it was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Congrats at figuring it out a little sooner than I did:)

By: Keetha

Keetha — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:32:39 +0000

This is so great! That zinnia - you go, girl. I think there are many, many people who want the mix of contentment, ambition, and peace that you have. You’ve carved out yourself a great way to be.

By: Melia

Melia — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:34:32 +0000

Thank you! You both have been such a support to me during this year, especially during the rough times. Having you as cheerleaders and sources of inspiration helped me get through the period of chaos, as I faced my issues head on. Gill, I miss living near you so much! Someday soon we will be raising our quarter-Asian (who still look plenty Asian) babies near each other.

By: Gilliebean

Gilliebean — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:32:24 +0000

I’m so happy you are so much happier and healthier than you were just a year ago! It’s amazing that you have been able to take on so much change in all aspects of your life and remain positive and courageous. I miss living near you a lot, but it makes it easier knowing we all plan to migrate to the same area in a few years. I am really proud of you; Reschool Yourself inspires me to work toward my “ideal day” as well.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:14:50 +0000

I love it! I’m so proud of you Melia. Congrats on achieving what you set out to do and so much more! Truly an example for us all.