Comments on: 1920’s Renegade Flapper Girls & A Joyful Day

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:28:14 +0000

Awesome picture,Michelle…you sexy thing!!!! Your blog is soo true….especially at the times when I seem to NOT want to be spontaneous and "let go"…that is when I need to the most…and when I do….the gift back is like stepping back into life with a fresh heart. Love you! sharon xoxo

By: Michelle @ Following Your Joy

Michelle @ Following Your Joy — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:18:30 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to read this and it's so fun to share the story with all of you! Welcome to the new readers, too. So happy to have you here!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:20:34 +0000

Wow. what great inspiration for all of us. Reminded me so much of the best times with my granddaughters..

By: Joy

Joy — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:56:04 +0000

Michelle,

What a spontaneously fun day; your niece is blessed to have such a cool aunt, and you are blessed to have enjoyed your time with your niece! I have to think it was the chocolate factor:) You are right–it is important to escape, and just as important to escape with someone you love. Then to be open to the day; I am sure you did not plan the "flapper" picture, but what a fun experience. And a neat memento from your day. Thank you for sharing.

By: Lisa Saline

Lisa Saline — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:03:18 +0000

Hi Michelle, what a fun story to share and a great picture too. Isn't it wonderful to be able to "let your hair down" and enjoy every moment. Your niece will cherish those memories for years to come and best of all has a picture to hang on her wall.

By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord

Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:33:24 +0000

What a fabulous afternoon it sounds like you had, and I love the photo! Holy cats, I was right there with you both, enjoying truffles, giggling and eating Mexican food, talking about boys, etc.
Those rejuvenating moment of escape are so important, and I certainly haven't taken enough of them for myself in the last few years. Just today I had a tiny glimpse of one while doing something with someone I love… And it gave me pause. I liked it! I was having fun without thinking about it.
You've reminded me of a valuable lesson that I need to follow more often. Thank you, Michelle!

PS – I love that your niece is so cool to hang out with. That says a lot about her personality and your hip factor as an aunt!

By: Liv

Liv — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:48:39 +0000

Look at you, sexy lady! What a cool aunt!
Fun post. I have a 13-year-old niece, too, and when she visited this summer it was fun to talk some of the stuff that matters to her at this stage in her life.

By: joydiscovered

joydiscovered — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:49:45 +0000

Hi Michelle!
What a great day you had with your niece! How fun! This summer my 17-year old sister came to stay with me for a week. It was similar to your time with your niece–we talked about fun things but the conversation was light so that it was age appropriate, and just as you wrote, the experience took me out of myself. I was really able to live in the moment with her here. We had a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing your day of fun–and what a fantastic photo–that's a good one for the memory books!