Happy Birthday, Regina! Thank you for sharing your inspirational stories about both yourself and your mother-in-law...went to work at 77? I have nothing to complain about! Let's be fierce together!
I had my 70th birthday a few days ago and I just realized I am considered a senior. My sixties were filled with major achievements through a position as an event planner for a major design magazine. When the pandemic hit I found myself home without the job that had served me well. I transferred my skills to my domestic life. I focused on learning how to bake, cooking healthy meals, losing weight, organizing our space, and writing my first novel. My husband and I are rebuilding our retirement fund (story here as well) and found Substack. We lost our good friend a month ago and she is survived by her husband who we love but now it is the three of us without her. This loss made me realize that we are getting older. I think not working is making me indulge in thoughts of what I am losing, not what I am gaining. Many friends and family members have poor health and are unable to enjoy life the way they used to and their conversations are about ailments, surgeries, and medications. Meanwhile my husband and I are avoiding seed oils and the doctor as much as possible. It is refreshing to read your plan for your future. I am reminded that my mother-in-law went to work at 77 and kept that job for 10 years and her nineties were filled with going to lunch, keeping her weekly hair appointment, and shopping at the dollar store. She fell one day and passed six months later at 97. So I can go the route of staying home worrying about this last section of my story or get back into work that will keep my skills sharp and my interaction with others alive and well. Here’s to your senior life! Be fierce.
I just finished reading Friday's episode of "Ageosophy" and loved it!! And,, I'm not done yet! As you know, I am in my "gracious 80's" and loving it. Yes I do embrace being a "senior" by enjoying my AARP subscriptions, receiving great discounts at Denny's, AAA travel discounts, etc. But, I'm a "Super-Ager" as described in a recent AARP article! I live in a multi-generational home with my daughter, my granddaughter and great-grandsons. Just this morning grandson, 14, texted me "Mimi, are you ready to take me to school?" He's a freshman in high school and loves playing basketball! Just recently I attended the birthday party of my granddaughter's husband's grandmother who was 98 on November 11! This woman is phenomenal!! She's alert, healthy, walks with no assistance, and sassy as hell! So I've said all this to say, I'm not done yet. My dream trip (bucket list) is to travel to Italy (Florence and possibly Rome) I hear the men are fine as wine and the food is awesome! So now I will take some time and watch the movie "Nyad" and thanks for all you do Camy! I love you and Andrea and Alessio. (Still can't believe he's already 16). Merry Christmas!
Happy Birthday, Regina! Thank you for sharing your inspirational stories about both yourself and your mother-in-law...went to work at 77? I have nothing to complain about! Let's be fierce together!
I had my 70th birthday a few days ago and I just realized I am considered a senior. My sixties were filled with major achievements through a position as an event planner for a major design magazine. When the pandemic hit I found myself home without the job that had served me well. I transferred my skills to my domestic life. I focused on learning how to bake, cooking healthy meals, losing weight, organizing our space, and writing my first novel. My husband and I are rebuilding our retirement fund (story here as well) and found Substack. We lost our good friend a month ago and she is survived by her husband who we love but now it is the three of us without her. This loss made me realize that we are getting older. I think not working is making me indulge in thoughts of what I am losing, not what I am gaining. Many friends and family members have poor health and are unable to enjoy life the way they used to and their conversations are about ailments, surgeries, and medications. Meanwhile my husband and I are avoiding seed oils and the doctor as much as possible. It is refreshing to read your plan for your future. I am reminded that my mother-in-law went to work at 77 and kept that job for 10 years and her nineties were filled with going to lunch, keeping her weekly hair appointment, and shopping at the dollar store. She fell one day and passed six months later at 97. So I can go the route of staying home worrying about this last section of my story or get back into work that will keep my skills sharp and my interaction with others alive and well. Here’s to your senior life! Be fierce.
I just finished reading Friday's episode of "Ageosophy" and loved it!! And,, I'm not done yet! As you know, I am in my "gracious 80's" and loving it. Yes I do embrace being a "senior" by enjoying my AARP subscriptions, receiving great discounts at Denny's, AAA travel discounts, etc. But, I'm a "Super-Ager" as described in a recent AARP article! I live in a multi-generational home with my daughter, my granddaughter and great-grandsons. Just this morning grandson, 14, texted me "Mimi, are you ready to take me to school?" He's a freshman in high school and loves playing basketball! Just recently I attended the birthday party of my granddaughter's husband's grandmother who was 98 on November 11! This woman is phenomenal!! She's alert, healthy, walks with no assistance, and sassy as hell! So I've said all this to say, I'm not done yet. My dream trip (bucket list) is to travel to Italy (Florence and possibly Rome) I hear the men are fine as wine and the food is awesome! So now I will take some time and watch the movie "Nyad" and thanks for all you do Camy! I love you and Andrea and Alessio. (Still can't believe he's already 16). Merry Christmas!
You are inspiring!! Thanks for sharing.