: About Me

Retirement is truly the golden years- for me anyway.

Looking back at my life, I have many reasons to be grateful for. In my retirement, I am lucky to have the chance to apply the skills I learned over the years of a fufilling career.

Things I do at retirement:

Writing, I have a website, I learned the html lingo, thanks to the internet and I feel proud that I can manage my own website. I contribute articles to a few ezines with good feedback.

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that I can now pursue with gusto. I write about gardening as well, there is so much to learn and knowledge to share .

Cooking is another passion of mine. I cherish the time I share with family and friends over home-cooked meals and the ocassional bbque.

The world of the paranormal has always a curiosity of mine.

Health and fitness are also a very important aspect of my life. I believe that health is wealth.

My passion is ...

Life- live life to the fullest, today is what matters

I know too much about ...

Nothing specific, am a life long learner

My parents always told me ...

be the best I can, have courage and knowledge

My childhood ambition ...

To be a doctor- everyone did in my childhood group

My favorite memory ...

My first paycheque in Canada

Why I write ...

expression of what stirs my soul, reach out to someone

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Light rock music, trying to finish the book: Sword of Constantine

My first job ...

fortune telling @ 12 yrs old.. got a new deck of cards from my "client

My best moment ...

we all have many good memories esp with our loved ones

My inspiration ...

the beauty of nature- quiet serene morning @ the lake

Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Perception, gratitude and inner power

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Amid the clutter in our minds and demands on our time, it is important to learn how to have peace in our lives. It starts with an attitude of gratitude. There is always something in this life to be thankful for at the end of the day; as well as something to look forward to at the dawn of each new day. Stop thinking of the shortfalls of life. This clutters your mind. This is a negative energy that can get magnified in your mind. It serves no purpose. For many years now, I start and end my day with prayers of gratitude. The sun does not always shine. Life does not hum all the time. But it do...

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