33 fortune cookies

hello dear readers,

today is the last day of my 33rd year on this wild, wonderful planet.

i’m one of those girls that feels all the birthday feels & gets seriously reflective. something about closing a year’s chapter makes me crave a list to match in number. so i thought i’d celebrate with you by sharing 33 truth bombs that totally rocked my world this past year,

these aren't just any live, laugh, love life lessons.

they're the sparks that ignited new thoughts, the whispers that turned into shouts, & the small nudges that pushed me to leap. so, as i stand here on the brink of a brand new chapter (hello, fabulous 34!), let’s dive into these transformative truths together one fortune cookie at a time.

33 truth bombs from 33

1. you’re enough just as you are.

2. you really have no idea what you're capable of.

3. the past is out of your hands.

4. the future is in your hands.

5. own your priorities or others will.

6. action relieves anxiety.

7. shortcuts only work on your laptop.

8. writing things helps right things.

9. dimming your light doesn't brighten others.

10. attention is your scarcest, most valuable resource.

11. your people are your potential.

    

12. what you do says the most.

13. kindness is always right.

14. deception is always wrong.

15. your words about others reflect you.

16. everyone has something to teach you.

17. saying yes to everyone is saying no to yourself.

18. your worth isn’t your work.

19. busy is our biggest collective myth.

20. most friends and coworkers forget about you.

21. nobody cares about you as much as you think.

22. everyone is faking it, especially on social media.

    

23. support comes from unexpected places and people.

24. saving buys you more than spending.

25. worrying is praying for the worst.

26. fear = false evidence appearing real.

27. face your fears to find freedom.

28. fail = first attempt in learning.

29. failure fuels success.

30. plans fail, life wins.

31. new levels of life require a new level of you.

32. you don’t need more advice.

33. you have everything you need.

    

& there you have it— the 33 truth bombs that lit up my year like fireworks on the fourth of july. hope at least one sparked an insight for you!

as i step into another year of life, i just want to take a moment to say a massive thank you from the bottom of my heart. whether you’ve been here from the start (hey mom!) or just joined the party, your support means the world to me. it’s been a wild ride, full of ups, downs, & everything in between, & i couldn’t have asked for a better crew.

here’s to more adventures, more laughs, & yes, even more lessons as we enter this new chapter together.

lylas(ubscriber) hugs <33

p.s. i know i’m leaving you hanging on this next chapter of merry makery that’s for two reasons. first because things are taking longer than planned 🫠. second because i decided to take a full week off to go to the beach to celebrate a friend’s bachelorette, my birthday, & this pivot. travel is my favorite way to commemorate a big transition!

p.p.s. in lieu of birthday wishes, please send me your favorite truth bomb 🎁