Some random thoughts about life and retirement as we age

[Gumby]

Happy Birthday W2R. You are an inspiration to me, and I'm sure to many others here.

 

[48Fire]

Happy Birthday! You gave me something to look forward to. I also appreciated the self-acutalizer post from Frayne. I hope i can strive to that as well. Thanks

 

[tangomonster]

Happy b'day and congrats on aging so gracefully! I share your passion for exercise/fitness and living simply, which for me as well includes not traveling. I love how comfortable you are in your own skin and your life---not everyone can say that. Your posts always have so much wisdom that show you don't just talk the talk...and that you are deeply content with your life.

 

[Cessna5354]

Happy Birthday, and may every day feel this Happy !!!

I agree that PE is essential to a continuing good health. Three of my work friends, just turned 70 this year. I hang on the phone thinking, Geeze it was only yesterday we worked great projects together. They CAN"T be 70.

Time passes us too quickly, Hope you have many many Happy B-Days

 

[bjorn2bwild]

Frankie also sang - "the Best Is Yet To Come". Best wishes

Frank Sinatra - The Best Is Yet To Come (Original) - YouTube

 

[steelyman]

Fantastic! Happy one to you!

Everybody: Let's Dance

 

[ejman]

Happy birthday! and thank you for a very thoughtful and honest post. I look forward to your future anniversary posts. I still have the training wheels on my bicycle of life (62 1/2) but I sure enjoy reading about such a positive outlook. Thank you!

 

[NanoSour]

Always enjoy your thoughts W2R. Thanks for sharing and Happy Birthday.

 

[bbbamI]

Fantastic! Happy one to you!

Everybody: Let's Dance

You rang....?


Steely Dan - Do It Again - YouTube

 

[SteveNU]

Having just joined the ranks of ER I am just getting started at 56. Just the other day a friend of ours passed away in the night from a massive heart attack. Every time something like that happens, especially now more so than before, I will know that I did the right thing by retiring. Even though I took the leap a little sooner than many would have been comfortable with I know that it will work out in the end. Getting back into shape and living a healthier life is one of the most important things that I want to do now. Happy birthday W2R and I wish you many more.

 

[Free To Canoe]

Happy Birthday!

I enjoy your forum contributions. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this milestone. Here's to you.

 

[foxfirev5]

Happy Birthday and thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

 

[Indigo Mule]

When I was a kid, if I went to her and whined that I was bored, she would give me tedious, exhausting chores to do. So, I learned quickly never to whine about being bored, but instead to look for something interesting on my own. I still have that skill. I always have a few activities in the back of my mind, that would be interesting if/when I have time for them.

Happy Birthday! Thank you very much for sharing and explaining. Your experiences and wisdom are appreciated. (My mother had the same tactic. Whatever I anticipate in my future retirement years, boredom is not one of my worries.)

 

[KB]

Happy Birthday.

 

[Major Tom]

Happy Birthday to a thoughtful, caring and intelligent person and of course - many, many more!

 

[ohyes]

Happy Birthday!

Very much appreciated your insightful commentary.

Your youthful outlook is inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

 

[dessert]

W2R, Happy Birthday to you. Glad you are enjoying your retirement. Thanks for sharing it with us all too. Always good to read your posts. Keep em coming.

 

[powerplay]

Happy Birthday W2R!!

It sounds like you are living life just the way you want and enjoying it immensely. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

 

[Calgary_Girl]

Happy Birthday from another June 8th baby as well! 41 today....where does the time go?!

 

[gardenfun]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, W2R. IMHO your post is a nice counterpart to the angst some people feel leaving their careers, when they wonder what identity they will have after they stop working. You expressed very eloquently what I believe--that retirement can be a time when your true essence emerges.

 

[Meadbh]

Happy Birthday from another June 8th baby as well! 41 today....where does the time go?!

Happy Birthday Calgary_Girl!

 

[sheehs1]

Happy Birthday and sending you wishes for continued happy years!!!

 

[Marita40]

Anyone whose byline quote comes from Moby-Dick is close to my heart. Happy Birthday and thanks for your upbeat, generous attitude!

 

[KingB]

Happy Birthday!

 

[donheff]

Good post. I turn 65 in August and have been retired for 8 years. Like you I improved my health - lost weight, lift weights, ride bikes and feel better than I have in decades. But I like to travel and have a big part of my portfolio set aside to cover a few trips every year. I haven't yet met an age milestone that bothered me and don't anticipate being bothered by 65.