People keep asking me what I’m going to do with myself when I’m retired. I guess it’s a legitimate question, although I can’t help feeling a bit anxious whenever someone asks me it. Like I have to come up with some amazing, and worthy answer.
I’m not sure if they are just worried about me and think I might be really bored if I’m not working at the shelter anymore, or if they feel like I’m too young to be retiring and I haven’t contributed enough to society yet, or if they’re just making conversation.
I mean, what am I going to do when I retire?
I’ve worked at the women’s shelter for 39 years so a huge part of my identity is wrapped up in my work for women’s equality and the fight to end Gender Based Violence. That will always be a big part of who I am as a person, and I will always be an advocate.
That being said, I am really looking forward to figuring out my life outside of that identity. I am looking forward to not being the one holding the responsibility for the safe operation of an emergency shelter for women and their children. I think it may take some time to adjust to that new reality.
I do have other interests, and passions that I want to explore. I play guitar and sing, and I’ll definitely be doing more of that with some musical friends I have here in our community. My partner and I are planning to do a bit of travelling, and camping (well glamping lol)
I am really looking forward to being able to spend more time with our granddaughter. She is growing up fast, and she is funny and smart and sweet. I’m looking forward to making memories with her.
And, of course, I will continue to share these awesome essential oils! Helping people discover health, wellness and abundance through Young Living Essential Oils is something I really enjoy! When I see someone who suffers with arthritic pain get some relief from rubbing on Cool Azul or OrthoEase or Peppermint, it makes me so happy! Being able to support people in this way is so gratifying for me.
It’s fun getting people together to help them discover how these little bottles of nature’s living energy can actually support our bodies, minds and spirits.
I will keep learning and growing as a person. I will take long walks in the woods, sit by lakes, enjoy this beautiful area I live in. And I’ll make time for visits with friends and family.
Yeah, I think I’ll be okay in my retirement. I will keep myself busy and have the time to pursue my passions. I’m really looking forward to this next chapter.
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