My first time in Paris… this past January. A series of mishaps…more humorous in recalling than the experience was in person. I can say I was there… I have the refrigerator magnet and stamp in my passport to prove it! 🙂
Haha, maybe the charms of Paris!! Idk, feels funny now! Aren't the mishaps what turns it crazy mad memories after a while? Hope Paris treated you well despite the chaos, Lynn! 💙
My first time posting on Substack was such an amazing feeling. I was coming from 10 years of food blogging, and had been hating myself for quitting it for quite awhile. My blog was doing perfectly fine, but burnout led me to just throwing in the towel completely.
For 2 years I was in a frozen state, hating myself for not doing anything about my blog. Then I discovered Substack and realized that maybe I could pursue my lifelong dream of writing for an audience. It gave me hope like no other. And the first essay I posted was about why I quit my food blog. I was so nervous, yet excited.
I was starting something new, while also giving myself a final closure on that chapter of my life. I finally, truly forgave myself once I clicked published on that post. Which led to finding a wonderful community of people, who did not judge me for all the mistakes and errors I had made. The mistakes that I had driven myself crazy over.
So for me, posting on Substack was an amazing first, and I will cherish it forever.
Oh, wow! This is amazing, Wajeeha! Happy for you, that Substack was the turning point in your life! So proud of pushing yourself, and coming back to writing breaking the big break! 💛🥳 My recent first was also substack, so we, a match!
Great post, Anjali! The first and only bone I've ever broken (not normally something you'd like to remember) happened while I was dancing on Bourbon Street in New Orleans just five years ago. A big tipsy dude accidentally bumped into me from behind, knocked me to the floor, and my collarbone was fractured. I've always been happy that at least I got a good story out of it instead of having tripped over a laundry basket or something. 🤷♂️
Love your perspective, Julie!😂🥳 Yass, it would have been an old boring story, maybe we should thank the tipsy dude for turning it around at least! Whatta wild first, haha!!
I remember the first time I ever addressed a group of people (21 to be precise!) to deliver a Himalayan Trek Briefing! My hands were trembling, my throat had a lump but the experience was worth it! 🙂↔️
Oh, I thought of so many first while reading this. My first concert (Britney Spears! haha). My first trip without my parents to Europe, I was 19 or 20 and traveled to meet a friend in Amsterdam. She was studying abroad in Italy. This was back in the day when smartphones didn't exist so when my credit card refused to work in the Netherlands, I was panicking that I'd never find my way home. So many other great firsts to think about and so many more to have!
Damn!! Britney Spears as your first concert?! And that first trip sounds wild! You must have gone through so many mixed emotions, haha! Now you’ve got the best stories to shout about! I love this and how our firsts shape us! Happy you resonate and enjoy. cheers to more wild, amazing firsts, Alexis! 🫶
I always love that question - when was the last time you did something for the first time? It’s one of my favorites! Does trying out a restaurant count?! One I always drive by but never stopped! Finally stopped and glad I did 💚
Brings back old memories! Small town boy first time taking a flight to Heathrow Airport to study in Scotland.I am talking about in the late 70s. That's a hell lot of experience for me, still fresh in my memory. 🙂
That's a huge, huge first all in one! Taking a flight itself is a big first. Guess you had three firsts together! And a whole lot that followed! So happy to know that my share took you back to your good old days! 😍🥹
This is a great article! I have also been doing a lot of first time things in the past year! Like I moved to a new country, experienced snow, did snorkelling and so many more! It keeps life interesting! :))
Yes, Anjali, firsts do alter our lives - one way or the other! In my work as a hypnotist, I've had clients "firsts" seem to be "not a big deal" until it is. i.e. I once had a client whose deep fear went back to her first dance recital, like your first "on-stage." Once we did the healing work around it, she was free!
My first time in Paris… this past January. A series of mishaps…more humorous in recalling than the experience was in person. I can say I was there… I have the refrigerator magnet and stamp in my passport to prove it! 🙂
Haha, maybe the charms of Paris!! Idk, feels funny now! Aren't the mishaps what turns it crazy mad memories after a while? Hope Paris treated you well despite the chaos, Lynn! 💙
My first time posting on Substack was such an amazing feeling. I was coming from 10 years of food blogging, and had been hating myself for quitting it for quite awhile. My blog was doing perfectly fine, but burnout led me to just throwing in the towel completely.
For 2 years I was in a frozen state, hating myself for not doing anything about my blog. Then I discovered Substack and realized that maybe I could pursue my lifelong dream of writing for an audience. It gave me hope like no other. And the first essay I posted was about why I quit my food blog. I was so nervous, yet excited.
I was starting something new, while also giving myself a final closure on that chapter of my life. I finally, truly forgave myself once I clicked published on that post. Which led to finding a wonderful community of people, who did not judge me for all the mistakes and errors I had made. The mistakes that I had driven myself crazy over.
So for me, posting on Substack was an amazing first, and I will cherish it forever.
Oh, wow! This is amazing, Wajeeha! Happy for you, that Substack was the turning point in your life! So proud of pushing yourself, and coming back to writing breaking the big break! 💛🥳 My recent first was also substack, so we, a match!
Great post, Anjali! The first and only bone I've ever broken (not normally something you'd like to remember) happened while I was dancing on Bourbon Street in New Orleans just five years ago. A big tipsy dude accidentally bumped into me from behind, knocked me to the floor, and my collarbone was fractured. I've always been happy that at least I got a good story out of it instead of having tripped over a laundry basket or something. 🤷♂️
Love your perspective, Julie!😂🥳 Yass, it would have been an old boring story, maybe we should thank the tipsy dude for turning it around at least! Whatta wild first, haha!!
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I remember the first time I ever addressed a group of people (21 to be precise!) to deliver a Himalayan Trek Briefing! My hands were trembling, my throat had a lump but the experience was worth it! 🙂↔️
Damnn!! Briefing at the Himalayas, double the adventure, haha! Coolest one ever! Yay, for you, and I bet you'd brief like a pro now! 🥳
p.s. you work as a trek lead, or what?
Heyyy, loved your writing!
yayyy! means a looott, Mahadia! 🫂💗
Oh, I thought of so many first while reading this. My first concert (Britney Spears! haha). My first trip without my parents to Europe, I was 19 or 20 and traveled to meet a friend in Amsterdam. She was studying abroad in Italy. This was back in the day when smartphones didn't exist so when my credit card refused to work in the Netherlands, I was panicking that I'd never find my way home. So many other great firsts to think about and so many more to have!
Damn!! Britney Spears as your first concert?! And that first trip sounds wild! You must have gone through so many mixed emotions, haha! Now you’ve got the best stories to shout about! I love this and how our firsts shape us! Happy you resonate and enjoy. cheers to more wild, amazing firsts, Alexis! 🫶
I love for firsts. They are so scary, but so magical. Just did my first solo vacation with my daughter (6yo) last weekend to NYC and it was fantastic.
indeed, but the best memories! sharing an adventure with your little one, is always extra special, especially in such a vibrant cityscape! <33
I always love that question - when was the last time you did something for the first time? It’s one of my favorites! Does trying out a restaurant count?! One I always drive by but never stopped! Finally stopped and glad I did 💚
I love that question too! Yas buddy, it sure counts! That restaurant there was always meant to be!! Cheers, to many more firsts, big and small! <3
Brings back old memories! Small town boy first time taking a flight to Heathrow Airport to study in Scotland.I am talking about in the late 70s. That's a hell lot of experience for me, still fresh in my memory. 🙂
That's a huge, huge first all in one! Taking a flight itself is a big first. Guess you had three firsts together! And a whole lot that followed! So happy to know that my share took you back to your good old days! 😍🥹
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Yay, and happy welcome, Priti!
Great post, and I hope that many people who are older than you (like me!) get to see this and be reminded!
ahhh! I love that! Means a LOOOT, Patty!🫶 Firsts are for everyone, no matter the age!
I enjoyed reading Your Firsts. Lovely read.
Means a looot, Ayesha! Happy you resonate with it!
This is a great article! I have also been doing a lot of first time things in the past year! Like I moved to a new country, experienced snow, did snorkelling and so many more! It keeps life interesting! :))
Damn, that's cool! Looks like you've bundled all your firsts to an year itself! Love that, wishing you a dozen more firsts this year, Soundarya! 💛
Yes, Anjali, firsts do alter our lives - one way or the other! In my work as a hypnotist, I've had clients "firsts" seem to be "not a big deal" until it is. i.e. I once had a client whose deep fear went back to her first dance recital, like your first "on-stage." Once we did the healing work around it, she was free!
yayy!! I love how you help others rewrite your stories, Stephanie! <3 Soo wholesome! Our firsts at times shape us in ways we don’t always realise!
Exactly!
Love this! One time (became one year) I took flamenco dance classes just because I wanted to try it!
damnn!! the best kind of firsts! love when people get to try things they have been always waiting for! How was it for ya?
I loved it! Of course, I wasn’t very good at all especially in the beginning, but I joined two flamenco shows and danced like no one’s watching!! Ole!
This so important: Getting older, but still experiencing something for the first time. Sometimes.
the joy of firsts never fades, no matter how many we’ve had. It's always surprising how we run into more of such! <3 I'm happy you enjoyed it!