<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Elevated Asian 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salt and Sakura]]></description><link>https://www.saltandsakura.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:35:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.saltandsakura.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[I’m Almost 52 — Here’s What I’m Learning About Myself]]></title><description><![CDATA[My first birthday In 10 days, I will be 52 years old. Writing that sentence feels a little surreal. There was a time when 52 seemed so far away. When I was younger, I imagined that by this age I would have everything figured out. I would know exactly who I was, where I was going, and what my life was supposed to look like. Well… I don’t have it all figured out. And surprisingly, I’m okay with that. In fact, one of the biggest things I’m learning as I approach 52 is that I still have a lot to...]]></description><link>https://www.saltandsakura.com/post/i-m-almost-52-here-s-what-i-m-learning-about-myself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac16bb47babcebbad13bb48</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:04:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15f17a_b0b796ae2ae14f81b705f1623a11d1d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Tolnay-Waldon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Bit About Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, I’m Lisa — and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m 51 years old, born in Los Angeles but shaped by the sunshine, salt air, and laid-back beauty of San Diego, where I’ve spent most of my life. Southern California is part of my story — the ocean breezes, vibrant sunsets, diverse cultures, and creative spirit have all quietly influenced who I am and how I see the world. I’m a Christian first. My faith is the foundation beneath everything in my life — my marriage, my motherhood, my creativity, and...]]></description><link>https://www.saltandsakura.com/post/a-bit-about-me-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a657d960298c02e5c11e6b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/15f17a_522faa0438eb4c6480bb01f5982fc10c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Tolnay-Waldon</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>