HOW TO FIND YOURSELF IN A LOST WORLD!!

[@dianneweaver4809]

Things are backwards. I'm almost 70 and I can't believe how things have changed in my lifetime,

[@carolajuntgen6288]

I am 64 living in Sweden. I totally agree with the cellphone stuff and that kids nowadays live in a complete different world than we did. I have my son in the Usa and 2 small grandchilds. And a daughteer in Sweden. I like what you are talking about.

[@sailcatthecat972]

Coping with this nutso world and inhumanity? I find myself staying in my shell, like a hermit crab, just for self preservation. 🙏 blessings, Wendy!

[@stephaniet9264]

Well said. "Nutso world and inhumanity."

[@sailcatthecat972]

@@stephaniet9264 I wish it weren't so.

[@kittykatty2898]

You are my soul mate Wendy, every word you are saying it's as if I was telling it to my friend... I' m " so old school too! The thing is - our generation is nit completely lost yet, the problem is that people in their 40ties, 30ties and younger are completely hooked and depended on technology now, and they have lost all the critical thinking ... They are being steered into full slavery and dont even see it. and they happily go along with whatever the system tells them to use, to do , to follow ... 🐑🐑🐑

[@sailcatthecat972]

We must be soulmates too, kitty!

[@halstonandharleys]

100% agree! We are the last bastion of freedom, and we all know we are going to have to fight for it in some way, shape or form. Stay old school and hugs!!

[@kittykatty2898]

blessings !@@sailcatthecat972

[@roseyc.5846]

Wendy, not only has the world gone completely mad, but, God forbid you're a single woman "of a certain age"!! Like me, a widow..OMG! Society either ignores you, or treats you like a non-entity. Agree with you on all points. Rosemarie ❤️

[@tracyostrowski4217]

Hi Wendy! Honestly, I think tik tok needs to go away. I think it makes peoples IQ go down. And is it me or are people just weak now? Everything "triggers" people. I can't stand that. Just stop. Handle your shit. I'm not on any social media and it's great. Like you said, who cares what someone had for breakfast? Hope you have a good Christmas!

[@halstonandharleys]

Yes, agreed!! Happy Holidays to you as well!!

[@Harmonious-jm3sy]

I’m thinking this everyday. As a single person later in life I can relate to this all. Call me boring, but I’d rather stay away from most of society. I find it a mental drain to even be around these phone zombies.

[@LulabellaDonna]

Epic, I agree totally, TY!

[@stephaniet9264]

Wendy. It's very hard to be out there in society and connect with people the way i did in the late 70's, 80's and 90's. I find that ever since the lockdowns, people have changed even more. It's even more about "me, me, me" than any time in the past. The more I see people in society, the more I want to connect with my dog and nature. BTW, I also decided not to have children a long time ago. I have been called selfish and self-centered and a disappointment because I didn't provide children to a relative. Glad that time has passed, and I am older now and the ovaries are well past their procreating date. Peace to you Wendy.

[@markozivkovic7409]

Maybe that was their intention in the first place. Destroy the humanity I mean.

[@sailcatthecat972]

Having children has brought me so much heartache. Selfish is better than wounded!

[@stevelanghorn1407]

You’re supportive, no-nonsense common-sense is definitely worth having the internet for! Merry Christmas from across the pond Wendy!

[@halstonandharleys]

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to you as well!!

[@BlueJeansandJellyBeans]

Hi Wendy! Merry Christmas! Great advice in these times we are living in. I too grew up in the 70's and 80's and I sure do miss those days.❤

[@derekhughes8318]

I hear ya!❤

[@Cassieroll]

You speak the truth for so many of us GenXers. We are right there with you!! I’ve completely dropped all social media. We haven’t had cable in 25 years. We’re currently in serious pay off debt mode so we can retire. My husband retires in the next year. We are so excited!

[@halstonandharleys]

Very exciting, so happy for you both!!

[@dregeminin1]

I am old school as well. KZbin is the only social media platform I really spend time on. I’ve learned so much here and if I don’t like something I am watching ..I can just move on. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@kristabel71]

Thank you for this. I'm a woman in my early 50s. No kids, and sometimes people want me to justify it. It's ridiculous. I also have been in the same career for 25 years and feel burned out with it. Would love to do something different the next 15 years or more, but it is so scary to change and possibly lose some benefits. But also don't want to die in my current job. I hope to take the risk and end up happier on a daily basis.

[@halstonandharleys]

You're welcome and very well said! Happy Holidays!

[@carmenhunter4380]

Im 39, i feel this exact same way. It so sad how selfish and narcissistic most ppl seem to be now. Ive turned my back on social media and societsl rules in general for a quiet simple life. Im non competetive and it feels like theres no place for someone like me anymore. Thanks Wendy

[@Texasgirlinacrazyworld]

I can relate to this. I honestly don’t really care what people think or about trying to impress people, so I feel like I don’t fit into an increasingly narcissistic world.

[@kvitale7734]

I haven't watched TV in 9 months..tried to watch some about a week ago, and it WAS THE EXACT SAME SHIT..nothing has changed. I'm off TV. Love the vids. Thanks.❤

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

Merry Christmas Wendy! 🎄 I don't watch the news. I stay grounded creating fashion in my sewing room and watch KZbin while I sew. I always enjoy your nostalgic memories in a time when life was much more simpler and we had REAL human connection. I was poor too. I worked since I was 15 and had to buy my own things growing up. But I would NOT trade my childhood for today. The 70s and 80s were so fun and a real happy time for me. Wishing you achieve all your dreams in 2024.

[@halstonandharleys]

Happy holidays! And thank you so much for sharing!!

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

@@halstonandharleys 🥰

[@SirenaSpades]

Grace :)

[@sewlovelywithgrace]

@@SirenaSpades Hi Sirena! So cool to find you here!! I just love Wendy. I love you too! ♥♥♥ Merry Christmas!

[@Artsylady2030]

I started working in a small store when I was 13....things were so different in the 70's

[@Dutch_Gonneke]

Damn I wish I could call you my friend Wendy Marie. You make so much sense. Take care ❤

[@hockey321smash]

Thank you Wendy. It’s good to know there are people like you who feel the same way I do. It’s reassuring:)❤

[@sailcatthecat972]

It really is!

[@NomadJane]

Great video, couldn't agree more. I'm 64, lived in the U.S. most of my life and feel like I can't relate to anything or anyone. I don't do any of the social media "things". I have always been debt free, moved around all over states, countries and will continue my nomadic life. I am keeping an eye on Argentina as it is changing. I like KZbin to learn things and find like minded folks like you. Thanks.

[@halstonandharleys]

You're welcome and same here, keeping an eye on Argentina!

[@Iam...---]

Happy Holidays. I fully agree with you. ,🥰

[@halstonandharleys]

Happy holidays!

[@derekhughes8318]

Glad to have found your channel! GenX here,too. Thank you,for being human and real.

[@halstonandharleys]

I appreciate that!

[@nickyginn9137]

Very much enjoy your videos. You think the same way as many, many of us do. You're not alone. Love from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤xxx

[@halstonandharleys]

Thank you so much! Hugs to you across the pond!!

[@janwarriner6554]

Wendy, you speak my language! Thank you!

[@tjbohmier46]

Super awesome. I just turned 59 yesterday. I had some time to kill for a bit on YT and this video popped up and you nailed it! Yes, there is a huge disconnect between folks heads and hearts today. Your like minded and thats the key with who you keep in your circle in life. So much you covered really hits home.

[@halstonandharleys]

Happy Birthday and thank you so much for watching and commenting!!

[@evelynbarry5046]

Learned knitting on KZbin. 😄 bought some thrifted needles and yarn and just practiced. Stress relieving 😌

[@halstonandharleys]

Wonderful!

[@betty3154]

I agree 100% with everything you said!

[@steviegenoski9977]

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁

[@halstonandharleys]

Merry Christmas!

[@heavensstars4025]

Thank you for your realistic views. I can relate to everything you are saying. I really would love to see the world before I get too old to do that. I want to make that a goal in my life. I want to see and learn other cultures. Reading is one if my favorites too. It's a very calming and peaceful thing to do also for a person's soul. I feel that less is more in life too. Friends should be like family to me, and they are usually hard to find. Don't feel bad about not having kids, because; everyone's destiny and journey here is for different reasons and purposes. Thank you for sharing this with us, and God bless you! 💖💕😇

[@halstonandharleys]

Thank you so much for sharing and commenting here in our community. God bless you as well!!!

[@714Roostergirl]

I agree with you on everything 💯 👏

[@patriciabritton5917]

When you mentioned about being in a store and seeing a child watching something on a phone to keep them happy. I feel as I am sure you do that so many times today in Society parents many times seem to not want to see their kids unhappy or say fussing about something. Yet in realty life is not always fair and we do not always feel happy every day. If Kids do not learn how to deal with their emotions and process that then they grow up where they have melt downs at the drop of a hat over things so simple. children need to be able to use their imagination and at times they need to just be kids and realize there may be days they feel bored and they have to figure out things to do that does need mean them being kept to feel happy all the time. I am 55 and I and my husband grew up spending a lot of time playing outside with our friends. We remember the days of only landlines to talk or face to face or writing letters. Now people have cell phones and internet computer etc and you still do not hear from them. They have the easiness at their fingertips of communitcating faster but you do not hear from them. Also like you said so many people do not know how to communicate face to face because they do everything behind a computer screen or phone through text and it is a issue.

[@halstonandharleys]

Yes! When we were bored growing up, we came up with things to do and spend a LOT of time outdoors and I wouldn't trade that for the world!

[@LulabellaDonna]

I was admonished on Cmas by my BFF she shamed me because I should not share my opinion in this world, because SHE does not ever share. All my female friends are like this now, one of them literally said I do not share, I have a HUSBAND.....WHF is going on with females, they clam up shut up and blame women who speak truth, often to power thank you Wendy.

[@SR-no8sr]

I cut cable and quit so ial media as well. I am going to do a 1 year no alcohol (maybe longer or forever) and I promised myself to pay off the tiny debt I have as well as start a savings account in 2024. I do have a good diet and sleep habits but finances and wasting money on drinks are my two areas needing improvement.

[@halstonandharleys]

Awesome! You can do this and thank you so much for sharing your plans for 2024 and beyond! Happy Holidays!

[@Cassieroll]

I did a 30 day health challenge in 2010 that involved no alcohol. I didn’t realize until I stopped for that 30 days how poorly alcohol made me feel. I tried to have a few drinks a few times after the challenge and decided ultimately that it was not for me anymore. I did struggle a little with that decision but I’ve been sober now for 13 years. Best decision I’ve made in a very long time. I’m 54 now. You got this!

[@Artsylady2030]

I am glad you make these videos...I just made my very first ceramics video on my channel...I want to keep posting videos about my journey in the ceramics art. I am a single female about your age and have gone back to college to get my FINE ARTS degree....I have wanted to do ceramics since I was 5 years old....why did I wait so long...I always put everyone else first ....but now I am all alone so here I go ...looking forward to new adventures

[@halstonandharleys]

That is awesome!

[@donnaheule5275]

I agree with you , people seem so disconnected and living in their own little bubble. Common sense seems to have been bred out of humanity these days. I love your videos. Merry Christmas.🎄🤗

[@halstonandharleys]

Yes! Exactly what you said! Merry Christmas!

[@caramelrose819]

Wendy, Merry Christmas from British Columbia, Canada. You got me thinking about some New Year’s resolutions. I agree people are glued to social media. I had someone I had not seen for a long while drop to visit me at the office and he was carrying on a conversation with me asking me many questions about my life and the same time texting on his phone to someone. It was a little off putting and it left me questioning this person’s sincerity. Was is too much to expect the phone be put out away during the visit? Just passing the time I figured, no big deal to this Gen-Xer. Living together in peace requires more understanding to bridge the gap.

[@halstonandharleys]

Merry Christmas to you! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@missylearned9821]

I’m 60 and we didn’t have kids because we couldn’t. Would have had them if we could. But, my mom always said don’t go looking for what God doesn’t naturally give you so I was at peace with it and blessedly my husband of 41 years told me early on I didn’t marry you to be a baby machine. Luckily between the 2 of us we had 9 nieces and nephews we loved like our own kids and it was nice they were in our world. Only 2 of those 9 have had/plan on having kids - one has 1 child, the other 3 children. I wish they would all have kids since all but one of the nine are paired off and they are genuinely sound minded, good kids. I’m not biased, it’s simply true. But, I (nor anyone I know) would ever call them degenerates for not wanting to bring kids into this chaotic world that they are now the young adults in. They’re all quite bright, educated (however, I’ve never confused a degree with intelligence), with good lives on track with good jobs, but they actually see the world much clearer than we did 30-40 years ago. I think that’s why, all in their late 20s to mid 30s, most of them do not want to bring children into the world which is sad because they are the very people that should be procreating. But, like my mom told me 40 years ago, don’t force what is not naturally happening and for them, it’s natural to not want to bring kids into a chaotic world. Hope your Christmas was peaceful and merry and blessings to you for a Happy New Year!

[@halstonandharleys]

Well said and thank you so much for sharing! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@EdmundD1962]

The idea of a portable telephone was great but unfortunately, it has now become the most important thing in many people's lives. I often see in the company break room, 10 people seated in silence, looking at their phones instead of conversing with each other. This phenomenon may very well contribute to the eventual end of civilization as we know it.........

[@twilatharp3386]

Your talks are always interesting. Thanks Wendy and have a very Happy Christmas ♥♥♥♥♥

[@halstonandharleys]

Happy holidays!

[@johnjennings9693]

Greetings from Eire, thank you,

[@paulmarsh2171]

Great video, so much stuff that you talk about - I completely agree 👍👍

[@halstonandharleys]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bumblebee_ms]

Just found you today and I think you're a cool person!!!

[@dianegremillion8918]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!! I, too, am baffled about how many people I know are always on their cell phone with other people. What a shame. When I'm in a restaurant having a meal with people, I always leave my phone in my purse. And thank you for reminding us that only we can be in control of our own actions. My New Year's resolution is to start doing things that I want to do for a change. And also being able to travel while I can, instead of waiting too late. I know so many people close to my age (58) who have passed away. And I don't want to wait too long. Anything can happen to us and it's best to start doing things we want to do before it's too late.

[@halstonandharleys]

100%! Thank you so much for sharing and Happy Holidays to you!

[@icequeen7025]

I wish all American parties would help America !! I am tired of both parties caring more about other places and causing war instead of investing that money in our people.

[@kelleytatman6977]

I want to add my agreement with your view....this country needs to take care of its own people first~~getting involved in other countries' politics is almost promoting violence/war.

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607]

Thank you for sharing . 🇬🇧💛🤍

[@roseyc.5846]

Agree with all you say, Wendy. I came up by myself without a silver spoon in my mouth. Thank you, and hope you have a blessed New Year. Rosemarie❤️

[@halstonandharleys]

Thank you! You too!

[@cindycareme]

thank god for backspace and ddelete!

[@leisure057blank3]

I think every generation grew up broke. I am a boomer. I started working though when I was 16 in the mid 70s. So I had a savings account always. People I knew weren’t buying houses in their 20s. Well afriend if mine was a speech pathologist and her husband an engineer so they bought one in their late 20s.

[@SirenaSpades]

People who work hard can buy a house. My parents bought land in 1970 and put a trailer in it (my mother was 22 and my father was 23), I was borh 2 years later and they built a house was almost done by then, by the time I was born, on the same land. I bought my first house at 27.

[@pc8863]

Hi, Wendy. Just found your channel. I’m a boomer, but sounds like you were cut from the same bolt of cloth I was. Never thought I’d see the day.

[@JerrySaraviaCinema1895]

I am 53 and I love writing my film reviews, doing my occasional videos, reading books and going for long walks. That and my wife - everything keeps me grounded. The younger generation however is lost, not me. I feel like I am not part of this world but I do my best to stay open and observe. As far as woke, i think that word has been hijacked to mean things that has nothing to do with its origin (turning an adjective into a noun makes no sense to me). What is most disconcerting is attention spans and kids having the feeling of entitlement thanks to their parents. Lastly, haven't lived in Canada for years but I do hear the taxes are very high...yet this country's inflation is too damn high.

[@evelynbarry5046]

Wendy, you sound exactly like me. Happy to see someone like minded. I had to leave Canada with the way it's going. I had my kid late in life so I'm a Gen xer with a small kid. I did not want him growing up in Canada. I was an accountant with a GOOD salary and it still was tight as a single parent. Btw I had a tight budget and savings plan. America is more scary these days with the way it's headed. I love my American neighbours though. Love your content ✨️

[@halstonandharleys]

Thank you so much and Happy Holidays!!

[@CydPiper]

Hey Sis, glad to see ya. Hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Hope you got my card. Luv & Hugz always ❤🎅🦌⭐🎄🎁🙏✍

[@halstonandharleys]

Happy holidays sis! Yes, I did and thank you so very much!!! Hugs and much love!

[@rayb1197]

Once again I say, where have you been all my life! Everyone seems to have valid points. Everyday seems like a challenge, to just being. If that makes any sense. I recognize occurrences that appear to surround me as well, and as others do, as well. I believe, (unfortunately) that the politics that we grew up with have really been altered to keep one on edge. Common sense, rational decisions and love are vital, as we age, and proceed forward. Everybody knows what right is and what wrong is. If they don't, maybe they should look it up on social media, but then is it true? It all comes down to choices, and all us subscribers seem to be on the same page, if not, we learn from our mistakes. Damn! , am I full of s**t or what ? leave a reply, I need to find out if I need help. Bye

[@halstonandharleys]

NO, you are spot on there with all that you shared!!

[@rayb1197]

Thank you for your reply, as humans, we've managed to ruin everything this world has to offer and then some, all we really have is each other to share thoughts and experiences.@@halstonandharleys

[@sailcatthecat972]

Hey,Wendy...do you follow itchy boots? I love the glimpses she gives into other societies and cultures on her motorbike tour of the globe. Its been a cool education!

[@leslieclaire]

I follow Itchy Boots and have been amazed by our beautiful world and the wonderful people she encounters.

[@charliemccoy1452]

Pardon me ma'am, but if you ain't the cutest gal a feller ever laid his eyes on! lol :)

[@sailcatthecat972]

Was just wondering how Wendy is doing...😊

[@jipsiemune]

👍

[@sambowz9077]

Hey good looking! 😍Merry Christmas 🎅

[@halstonandharleys]

Happy holidays!