Some Advice!

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Daily writing prompt
What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you?

I am officially 29 years old today! While I am not one to stress about how old I am, it does feel weird to be so close to 30 lol. I genuinely do not feel that old so it throws me off a bit. Coming from a family that hates to talk about their age, it feels weird to be okay with admitting how old I am.

That being said, not stressing about things that do not matter is my advice for the younger folk today. Or, really anybody. Do not hyper fixate on things like the passing of time. Yeah, it can become bittersweet and even scary at times but tis the adventure of life.

Just because you are getting older, does not mean your life is over. My grandma is almost 90 and she still goes to art, still plays piano at her church, still drives on her own. I understand, there are people who have been dealt rougher cards when it comes to their health, but that is why it matters to take care of yourself. If you have a higher chance of something going wrong down the line, maybe take some time to start making adjustments when you are younger.

Take your health seriously and let go of worrying about the years passing by. Time can only go one way but we can make decisions and choices that make that ride much more enjoyable and smooth.

20 responses to “Some Advice!”

  1. Happy birthday, Ashley!! I hope you have a blessed day! 🎉🎂

    1. Thank you so much Taylor! You have a blessed day yourself!

  2. Happy birthday, and I appreciate the sage advice! I always worry too much about getting older, (even though I’m still a kid, 😅), and I really ought to stop doing that and focus on enjoying life!
    Have a splendid day!

    1. Thank you!
      Personally, I have noticed the younger you begin to have a more positive mindset of growing up, the longer it lasts as you get older. I get you, when I turned 18 or 20, I thought I was about 30 or 40 lol It was a bit ridiculous. It takes some practice for sure and I still struggle from time to time.
      Have a fantastic day yourself!

  3. Happy Birthday! 🎉🎁🎈🎂

    1. Thank you so much!

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    Krishna Shiwarkar

    Wishing happy birthday dear 🎂🤍🙏🏻

    1. Thank you so much 🙂
      Have a great day!

  5. Happy Birthday!!!!

    1. Thank you, Thank you!

      1. You’re welcome! I hope you have an amazing day!

      2. I did thank you!

  6. Happy Birthday Ashley! I hope you had a great day!

    1. Thank you so much! It was a pretty great day besides this horrendous summer heat lol

  7. Belated birthday wishes Ashley. I know I am like a good 7-8 days late, but do I get a concession for finding your blog by sheer chance… but I’m glad I did, you have some lovely posts here to read.
    I am Savio from Goa (India)

    1. Thank you Savio! It is nice to meet you. I hope you enjoy your time here! Ooh so you are on the coast?

      1. Well yeah, Goa is on the coastline… have you made a trip to India anytime?

      2. I have actually never been to India. I have a tendency to look up places if I have never heard of them and saw that Goa was not too far from the ocean lol.
        India has always interested me for sure though. I would not mind taking a visit one day.

      3. I’d love to Guide you on entry points into the country, don’t forget to ask incase you are heading this side. It could be tricky for a first timer…

      4. I would appreciate it if we do ever get the chance to visit!

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