I’ve been putting a lot of thought into what I am going to do when my employer shuts our warehouse. When I first heard the announcement, I thought about going back to college full time and finishing a degree. Continue reading “Life After Work”
Category: My Journey
The journey to 50 and beyond
Facing Mortality
This past weekend I was told the unfortunate news that one of my “young” uncles had suffered a massive stroke and had passed away in hospital very soon after. It really hit home for me how short life can really be. My uncle was only 63 years old. That’s only 13 years older than I am now! Continue reading “Facing Mortality”
The Day Job is Ending
It’s been almost a month since my employer announced we would be closing our warehouse and letting all of us go by early 2017. As a woman approaching 50 this was pretty devastating news. My mind instantly raced to thoughts and worries of “How will I pay my rent? What about my car payments? Who will hire someone my age?” But over the last month my thoughts have turned to sentiments of “What is it I REALLY WANT to do? When was I ever going to get around to actually doing those things? And Why not now?” Continue reading “The Day Job is Ending”
Day one
I turn 50 in September. A milestone as they say. A birthday to be celebrated large…with a big party while surrounded by everyone I know. But inside I still feel so young. A little less energetic than my thirties, but young none the less. Continue reading “Day one”