My last whine for a while, I promise. Last week was hormone hell but now that it is faded away I can start to think through things again. I got a bit distracted with a romantic fantasy that has also faded away (thank goodness) and I am back to living my reality.
Which is, that I have about 3 years to get my life straightened around to the point where I can uproot myself and head off to the next stage, whatever that might be. I know that my job will end then, and I need to use this time to get my financial situtation under control, plan for whatever it is I want to do and make sure that I am well-positioned for it. I’m a single woman looking at her fifties - I have to be careful to calculate the risks and have some backup plans in place when I head into a transition time.
Being physically healthy is going to be so important. My family has some nasty health stories travelling down through the generations, and there will be no one to take care of me if one of those nasties bites me. I will have to be able to manage through it all myself. And then there will be old age…so, physical health, financial health, mental health…all things I have to pay attention to and take advantage of this brief period remaining of stability and relative prosperity. I need a plan that goes beyond fantasy…(really, I’d be embarrased to describe it but I admit it was fun for a few weeks).
I have developed some indulgences that exercise is helping to counteract but not entirely. Cheese, wine, and fantastic breads are some of them. I need to ratchet back the treats to special occassions. I have done it with chocolate, designer shoes and other goodies, so I know it is all about motivation. and back on the exercise kick, now that my injuries have healed. More vitamins and more fruit and veggie juices and smoothies. Then I will have the mental energy to plan for the rest of it.
Ah, it all looks so easy on paper.
October 28th, 2008 at 12:28 am
Hmmm, you have been busy ms. north
Shoots - had your head in the clouds did ya? On that romance tip? Well doggone it - I’m glad one of us had a prospect.
It’s been mighty quiet around here for a quite a while. Did the numbers yesterday and alas it’s been June since my last amorous fling.
Nothing like Chastity to make one nice and crispy.
That and a miserable job.
Being an adult doesn’t help either.
Glad the dog is feeling better - I feel you on the whole vet nightmare…. been there did that.
Now that the smoke has cleared for both of us - clarity hits a sour note.
But I guess the bell is tolling for both of us and we’ve got to meet the call of good health.
Me, I’m burrowing my way out of the clutter right now.
Thanks for that moon poem - I enjoyed it
I think we’re both determined to have a productive week
xo
October 29th, 2008 at 1:43 am
Good post, TJ. I’m with you in spirit on every single one of your points and goals. I feel the same way too about aging, finances, health …. sadly, for me, we diverge on the fantasy romance. Take Care…Rubes
October 29th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
I am facing 50 too. Why do I feel 20 some days and 100 on other days?? We will be there for you, girl friend. As for no one to take of you in your older days..well, Mary Kay Ash said in your 20s you need looks,and in your 60s you need cash!
Lottario anyone?
Shari