I admire the drive I am reading about in your posts, and your resolutions for 2008. I wondered if my resolution of eating at least one serving of fruit every day was undeserving, but then I remembered I will be 56 this year and it is too late for second guesses!
I find myself thinking often about the aging process as I feel little aches here and there and notice new things about my body–its sort of like the early teenage years without the great body as a pay off. I have been realizing that even though I knew I would get older, the reality is very different from the way it looked as I watched the older generation age.
I am also trying to imagine what life will be like without a paycheck coming in regularly (aside from the finances specifically) and what my day will look like if it does not involve getting up and going to an 8-5 job. A consultant I met with recommended two books that I plan to read. One is HALF TIME and the other is SUCCESS TO SIGNIFICANCE.
I look forward to getting to know you all through this process.
written by Pam Krueger
January 14th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Pamela,
I agree it is definitely different feeling the aging process rather than viewing others age from the previous generation. And yet, I think we are in the prime of our lives for sharing who we are and what we have learned with others. I am anxious to read the books you shared. We are looking for meaningful content for this site and the transition from one stage to another stage of life may resonate with a lot of other women as well. I am a few years ahead of you and am in the transition phase…..and it is interesting from a variety of angles.
January 15th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Pam,
I am about 10 years behind you, and am already facing career transition issues of a different nature. As a result of the consolidation of two major corporations, literally hundreds of professionals are finding ourselves without employment. Most of us have been here for many, many years and starting over at 40 or 50 plus is going to be tough.
Regarding your comments on physical changes, I am also fighting the whole body changing issue. Where are my muscles hiding anyway? Did I do something to offend them, or did they just get tired of trying? And don’t even mention my more feminine assets. Now I understand why some women opt for surgical assistance. Having a handsome husband who is 9 years younger than I doesn’t make it any easier for me. Remind me to tell you about my whole Botox/Restylane experience. It’s pretty hysterical.
And lastly, fruit is a good idea at any age. Just ask my two grandsons!
Love your contribution and look forward to the next one.
Melinda