Author: Soraya
Ziplining – A Thrilling New Adventure
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I must share what I did yesterday which was so beyond thrilling and sprinkled with a bit of fear, ziplining, a thrilling new adventure. I have had a long-standing fear of heights. Last week I was speaking to a close friend who has been diagnosed with a curable but long-term…
Considerations For Retirement
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I think it is interesting to reflect how for both men and women retirement has changed throughout decades. Women in the U.S. were not able to have their own checking account until 1974. It’s hard to believe that was not that long ago. Technically, women were able to open a…
Moving To Europe With Dogs
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Today after yoga class one of my goals is to come to a decision on how I am going to get both dogs to France. It’s almost at the 3 month mark when I am anticipating leaving, October 18th. There are so many things to organize and figure out. One of…
A Peaceful Summer Day
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Yesterday was a day which screamed summer from the beginning to the end. The start of the day had the perfect blue sky and the big low hanging billowy clouds. The sun was already hot; the weather report was calling for a very hot and humid day- I’m not a…
Attending A Retreat
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Went to a weekend retreat! One of my bucket list wishes was attending a retreat and taking a class. I tried to find a place that offers yoga, good food, and preferably a place I can drive to in a couple of hours. Well, searching online I found a beautiful…
Reflecting On My Past Work
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Over the past decades, having gone through many different obstacles as well as experiencing happiness and successes. One looks back and realizes the importance of the memories we have collected over time. Our families (some of them), our children, friends (in some cases they are our chosen families) and of…
A Friend Through All Seasons: Through Thick & Thin
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As I am writing this blog, my trip to France is only a month away. When I started counting down there were 66 days left. Having but a month left before the trip, a dear friend, who has been a friend through all the seasons, and I decided to squeeze…
Filled with Gratitude
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I am filled with gratitude having been able to reach the stage of retirement. It’s finally here and interestingly enough I have very mixed feelings about the fact of not working. Now what! I don’t have to be on time anywhere unless it’s an appointment or commitment that I have…
Opening Doors of New Possibilities
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So, after writing the initial installment I have spent a lot of time thinking what the title should be for this blog? Altogether, this blog is going to encompass adjusting to retired life and defining and creating a new chapter. All areas of life will certainly be touched by this…
Here it is, retirement!
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Retirement is often seen as a period of status quo. It’s time when your life purpose is behind you a period viewed as a gradual slowing down before your eventual flat line. How dreadful!! In other words, a sort of waiting room phase. Societal thinking and norms about this phase…