Kay, Age 69
I was so happy to find this today. I will be 70 in Feb.
Needless to say I finally admit I am having issues with it.
If I live to be 85 I only have 15 years to be “myself” & do the things I really long to do.
Today I had to have an exercise stress test! Yikes !
There I was in cardiology with a lot of elders. A good reality check!
Now that I can resume exercising I am more determined than ever to get back in shape and start painting & drawing again.
I work 36 hrs @ a Commumity Health Center as a Medical Asst that sees mostly Pts who are on Medicaid. I was an RN & have had several diverse careers. My job is 10 mins from home and I call this my “fun” job.
I enjoy Zumba, kayaking, riding my bike and music. I do feel alone in this since most people I spend time with are 15 – 30 years younger than me.
Be well
After a sharp reality check this summer of 2014 I realised that I could either live the years ahead on the same old path or orchestrate some changes. The first of which is ‘letting go’…
Letting go of who I think I am and become who I am
Letting go of taking charge
Letting go of absorbing others like a sponge
Letting go of the last 69 years and stepping boldly into the next ? Years happy to be ‘who I am’
I can’t wait….
Kay,
Welcome to our blog as you approach your seventies!
As you can see, you are not alone. Women everywhere are facing this milestone, with lots of questions and with many different strategies.
You sound energetic and creative…having lots of younger friends is a bonus. Health, as you well know makes a big difference in how women face these years.
Be well and continue to do the things you love….Let us know how it’s going.
Jane and Ellen