tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.comments2024-01-11T11:41:22.827+01:00Dream OnAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18258704812525496584noreply@blogger.comBlogger3434125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-11173205415332154502016-11-07T07:47:25.485+01:002016-11-07T07:47:25.485+01:00Kali, j'ai bien aimé les pensées que vous avez...Kali, j'ai bien aimé les pensées que vous avez partagé avec nous. Merci de m'aider dans mon parcours vers la simplicité, et bonne chance avec tous les changements que vous faites. Pour moi, c'est une drôle de coïncidence parce que je viens de quitter mon boulot de douze ans--enseignante d'anglais--pour poursuivre des autres choses. C'était une carrière très enrichissante! (J'ai enseigné tant de cours, au Canada, en Europe, en Russie, et en Asie; si vous avez jamais des questions, n'hesitez pas de m'envoyer un petit courriel. Je serais ravie de vous aider.)<br />Je vous suivrai chez La Nife en l'Air; j'ai besoin de lire en plus pour améliorer mon français. ;) <br />Bisous, Corinnepneuwarum@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-5373782001232478362016-11-06T10:31:53.929+01:002016-11-06T10:31:53.929+01:00I'll miss your posts Kali. Good luck! XxI'll miss your posts Kali. Good luck! XxRachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05092803576938068477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-55815796738955147632016-11-06T10:31:40.835+01:002016-11-06T10:31:40.835+01:00I'll miss your posts Kali. Good luck! XxI'll miss your posts Kali. Good luck! XxRachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05092803576938068477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-80265998744886563772016-11-02T19:21:44.302+01:002016-11-02T19:21:44.302+01:00I'm very grateful to have found your blog year...I'm very grateful to have found your blog years ago. I will miss your writing but at least I'll have your archives to reread :) Good luck and thanks again. HannahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-88296467000256186872016-11-02T15:38:55.887+01:002016-11-02T15:38:55.887+01:00Good luck with your journey! Thanks a lot for shar...Good luck with your journey! Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts along the way. You inspired me just a few days ago to take part in the online lecture "A life of happiness and fulfillment" by coursera. I would not have found out about it without your blog - I am enjoying it very much and think it will have some effects on my mind set & life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-3115173182295508042016-11-01T18:53:38.570+01:002016-11-01T18:53:38.570+01:00Wow Florie, congratulations on your new endeavors!...Wow Florie, congratulations on your new endeavors! I'm glad I got to meet you when you visited for work :) Hope you'll maintain one small social media outlet or two, but if not, I'm glad you're pursuing your interests and practicing happiness throughout.<br /><br />Best wishes and hope you'll drop in and update us on your journey every once in a while! Be well, friend!Shutterbug Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753859006730802394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-13477369364477620082016-11-01T08:31:41.441+01:002016-11-01T08:31:41.441+01:00Erica +1
Thank you so much for your excellent blo...Erica +1<br /><br />Thank you so much for your excellent blog, which has been so enjoyable and so inspiring.<br />My very best wishes to you for a happy and fulfilled future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-14909852290293282352016-10-31T23:51:22.719+01:002016-10-31T23:51:22.719+01:00Long time lurker here...I just want to say thank y...Long time lurker here...I just want to say thank you for sharing all that you have. It has helped me immensely. Simply, thank you :-)Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15447971088975604438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-81219304392373481002016-10-31T09:47:08.551+01:002016-10-31T09:47:08.551+01:00I'm really happy to hear about all the positiv...I'm really happy to hear about all the positive changes in your life and, as Liesbeth mentioned above, I am not surprised by your decision. I wish you all the best! Still, I have to say this—I will truly miss your blog. Your style of writing is unique and thought provoking, I haven't found anything like it yet, something that would challenge me to rethink the way I approach things. I do hope that one day you'll be back...Aniahttp://alightspace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-19370027862272325142016-10-30T12:37:15.731+01:002016-10-30T12:37:15.731+01:00I am on a similar journey of self discovery and yo...I am on a similar journey of self discovery and your blog has been like a kindred spirit. I will miss your posts but can't wait to hear all about how your journey unfolds down the line (I will try and google translate some of your french blog for some more inspiration ;) ). Every part of the journey has brought you to this moment and I truly wish you the best. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573040077360796080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-63005401787788312402016-10-30T06:39:49.758+01:002016-10-30T06:39:49.758+01:00Although I will truly miss your posts (I'm a l...Although I will truly miss your posts (I'm a long time lurker!), I wish you all the best in this next phase of your life. I look forward to hearing about what you've learned if/when you choose to blog here again.Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-83221191242864474172016-10-29T23:05:43.829+02:002016-10-29T23:05:43.829+02:00Wow. What a journey. Thank you for sharing and bes...Wow. What a journey. Thank you for sharing and best wishes for the future. Archanahttp://touniversewithlove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-74479887517773749862016-10-29T18:25:03.675+02:002016-10-29T18:25:03.675+02:00Hi Florie, although I have enjoyed your blog thoro...Hi Florie, although I have enjoyed your blog thoroughly since I discoverd it about two years ago, I'm not surprised by your decision. In fact I'm inspired by your courage to take this big a step in your journey towards, as you call it, an intentional life. I have noticed myself in my wanderings through mindfulness and simplicity, that so many things are impermanent and priorities are constantly shifting. Rather than clinging to something that may have been awesome but is coming to its natural closing, it's probably best to gracefully let go.<br />So I just want to say I'm grateful for all the inspiration you have shared here. You were an important voice in my own journey towards simplicity and I wish you all the best in these exciting times of your life.liesbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11485467978570414848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-83276525462537871202016-10-21T23:06:46.519+02:002016-10-21T23:06:46.519+02:00I don't really see it as an issue with most of...I don't really see it as an issue with most of my clothes. My must have item is merino crewnecks from the mens department at Uniqlo. My oldest one is 3 years old and it still looks good (I did have to darn a little hole once). And when they finally wear out, I can just go back to Uniqlo and get new ones. The mens styles don't change nearly as much the ones for women. I do however have a lace top I will be sad to see go... I bought at a very expensive store at a very high discount so I won't be able to replace it easily. I am currently trying to ration the use of it.<br /><br />As for jeans and fitted trousers, I think it is fine that they wear out every year. I might be a size 26 one year, a 27 the next and then a 25. I think having a pair of jeans that fit well is more important than durability. At least for me. If I was always the exact same size, durability would matter more. <br /><br />I do have an issue with my shoes wearing out quickly though... and they are neither cheap, easily replaced or something I outgrow:/eizhowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098758186454782477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-37629349545214075702016-10-19T15:27:44.429+02:002016-10-19T15:27:44.429+02:00Haha in such circumstances, you wouldn't need ...Haha in such circumstances, you wouldn't need to engage in such a challenge indeed! It sounds like your everyday life already. That's very good if you can work with so few items. Don't they get worn out though? That's the issue I tend to have when I rotate only 2-3 items in one given category. It makes me sad that our items are so easily broken these days...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258704812525496584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-38440340848773471172016-10-19T15:26:09.343+02:002016-10-19T15:26:09.343+02:00It is good to shake things up sometimes, isn't...It is good to shake things up sometimes, isn't it? A maternity capsule? Congratulations ^^<br />On my side, I have learned - or rather it reminded me of something I already know - I don't have enough pants and too many tops! As I mentioned I specifically used seldom worn items (except for a few staples like the black skinnies), and I loved them all! So my not wearing them often doesn't come from a problem in the items themselves. It's just that I own too many tops to be able to wear each often enough. It's a good reminder though, next time I find a cute top in a shop, I'll either leave it there, or use the one in, one out policy :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258704812525496584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-54740729227470957492016-10-12T00:14:58.026+02:002016-10-12T00:14:58.026+02:00I did 30 days with 2x jeans, 3 x tops and a jacket...I did 30 days with 2x jeans, 3 x tops and a jacket a few years back. Shoes and accessories I didn't count. Perfectly doable, not counting the day I wore my national costume to a wedding. <br /><br />I like these kinds of challenges, although I doubt I ever wear more than 10 items in 10 days anyway :Peizhowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098758186454782477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-61816895998564162952016-10-05T14:44:58.383+02:002016-10-05T14:44:58.383+02:00I just ended the challenge, and learned that it...I just ended the challenge, and learned that it's good to shake things up now and again. I tend to make the same combinations over and over again with certain clothes, and although those are usually combinations that feel very 'me', it doesn't mean that the items can't be used in any other way. Wearing them in a different way, like I was forced to do now, does make them feel new, therefore diminishing the urge to go and buy new. I hope this lesson will come in handy when I will be building a maternity capsule wardrobe soon :). What have you learned, Florie?liesbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11485467978570414848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-42096307918018648072016-09-29T19:09:12.701+02:002016-09-29T19:09:12.701+02:00I do agree that it is harder to relate with big ze...I do agree that it is harder to relate with big zero waste figures who seem to have it all figured out. Although there are interesting resources on their websites for receipes, tips and tricks etc. I hope sharing my experience at my level will help indeed!<br />For compost, I saw there are options for terrasses and even small balconies, especially for people living in tiny places. You do have to have a balcony to start with though. Some cities have public places where you can go and throw your compost material. I'm not sure how widespread this is but it's definitely worth investigating!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258704812525496584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-79218342174882630382016-09-29T19:07:10.396+02:002016-09-29T19:07:10.396+02:00Duly noted! I'm just starting but I'll jot...Duly noted! I'm just starting but I'll jot down some notes as I experiment for future posts :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258704812525496584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-68612882134948998542016-09-29T19:06:46.110+02:002016-09-29T19:06:46.110+02:00I think food wraps and packages are the worst. I a...I think food wraps and packages are the worst. I always feel bad when we order sushi... I've started taking my own containers to the market for refills for example, but it's sometimes hard to go against the flow, especially for an interovert like me. It sure is easier when there is an infrastructure ready in the city, but I'm sure there are little things that can be done at a personal level for a start... Reusable options are good! Coffee cups for example :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258704812525496584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-16293536549413343682016-09-29T19:04:34.632+02:002016-09-29T19:04:34.632+02:00I totally agree with you on layers! It's like ...I totally agree with you on layers! It's like at some point in the simplification process, it's time to move on to something new. Reducing waste is definitely one for me too. I'll post as I learn of course, I'm but a beginner yet. I've moved on to the menstrual cup (it takes a few cycles to get used to it but now I wouldn't return to anything else) but I never bought a safety razor. If you do buy one on Archana's advice, I'd love to hear your take on it :)<br /><br />@Archana I totally agree with your take! Consuming less is the first step to having less trash in the first place. Stop using some of the products altogether helps. We probably don't need every single thing we are used to use every day without ever questioning it before. But better, definitely. Although it's hard to find things with as little packaging as possible. Make some: yes! I'll share some recipes for beauty and cleaning products once I find some that work well for me. Compost, yes it's hard in town. We have a terrasse but I didn't get round to using one yet. Some cities do take it very seriously, I heard San Francisco has city compost for example. That's nice to hear, even if these iniatives are scarce yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258704812525496584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-31820875748104634182016-09-27T19:26:10.363+02:002016-09-27T19:26:10.363+02:00As someone that accumulates an awful lot of trash....As someone that accumulates an awful lot of trash... way more than I even feel comfortable with, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts. Zero waste blogs are already at that finish line but to hear about it as a journey from someone starting and learning from the beginning seems easier to follow along. Also, what do apartment dwellers or those without yards do about compost material?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269780854535662174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-32229445920236270072016-09-17T16:04:24.608+02:002016-09-17T16:04:24.608+02:00I'd like to know more about zero waste. Write ...I'd like to know more about zero waste. Write away:)eizhowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098758186454782477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4278952973244360576.post-42347308046014170732016-09-15T15:15:41.440+02:002016-09-15T15:15:41.440+02:00i will try one, its now on my list of things i wan...i will try one, its now on my list of things i want to get done before the year is over :) i guess i tend to overthink such things... it's the paradox of choice, there are so many options that it paralyzes me.<br /><br />i find it frustrating to think of it as 'zero' waste, it seems so unattainable.. the same with comparing myself with bloggers who are further down the path. <br />my motivation/muse is the witch i pretended to be when i was younger. she is all about good vibes, trusting the universe, using cruelty free products, owning a plastic free kitchen, beeing in touch with her body and spirit, not poisoning the planet. she wears dark nail polish, though... not ready to give that up yet. (i heard a few times that some girls use a microfiber cloth to remove the polish, which would cut down on cotton pad waste.. but i haven't found any comments on dealing with the smell when you keep that cloth around for months... i guess there is only one way to find out...)JuJu Zitronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05589794512739227449noreply@blogger.com