Snowbirds Living in the Philippines : From My Facebook Page This Morning- The Joys of Aging

Thursday, June 13, 2024

From My Facebook Page This Morning- The Joys of Aging

My Patio and Bougainvilla This Year at THD- Batman and Robin Loves to shindig on the Patio, everyday.

I found this on My FaceBook Today!

English Actress Dame Judi Dench said: “One day, a young woman asked me:

“What do you think about being old?” I thought aging was a gift.

I wouldn't change anything I have for a few less wrinkles and a flat stomach.

Who cares if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 in the morning and then sleep until who knows how much?

Who cares if I dance alone listening to '50s music?

What if I later wanted to cry for a lost love? And if I walk on the beach in a bathing suit and walk my chubby body and sink between the waves, swinging at them, despite those still wearing bikinis... they'll be old too if they're lucky.

I'm proud that I lived long enough to have my hair done gray and to keep the smile of my youth, since there were still no such deep marks on my face.

I don't want to complain about what wasn't or worry about what will happen. For the time I have left, I will simply love life as I have done it to this day.''

Here's the website of the California Department of Aging for resources: 

https://aging.ca.gov/Aging_Resources/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3CBx8KdbAqQf2IIR5dUPnzg_ty-EmBQJXjzvRZm7vt-P0PcDbP5uSBxmM_aem_AdnxyYNGaRBum7RWu9v2vQzI_NLYOZc2UjtJNikjlgyrj_HsbQRanOjFRAJyaCd4W-0OjTrqWEYib2Z1bN_bbNoW

Meanwhile, yesterday, THD Newton's Restaurant had Mexican Gazpacho soup with baby shrimps that I really enjoyed!

 Kudos to Agustin for a perfect Gazpacho soup for a warm summery night here in Walnut Creek, CA.

Not the actual soup photo but very similar of how the soup looked but with a sprinkle of Baby Shrimps, Yummy and Cool.  

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Joys of Retirement

I have been retired from USFDA since 2002. At first, I feel I have lost my identity as an individual or have lost my contribution to society. However, within a few weeks all these feelings were gone. It started when my wife and I started baby sitting one of our grandchildren. As some economics professor states: "Your children are your capital investments, but your grandchildren are your profits. That is why you love your grandchildren more than your children". I really agree with the statement. Retirement also gives you lots of time to do things you like to do, such as your hobbies and of course travel. In my case, I turned my hobby of gardening and landscaping into a small business in the Philippines. This endeavor was planned about five years before 2002. That year my wife and I started construction of our retirement home in Boac, Marinduque , Philippines. The next year we built a beach house, followed by a Conference Hall two years later. Needless to say, planning and executing the landscaping was a challenge and very enjoyable. With the help of local labor, I not only enjoy the time gardening and landscaping, but also help improved the economic situation of the province by providing work and jobs to the local residents. With plenty of time, I have engaged into two specific activities as follows: First, I created a website for my small business. By trial and error, I created and design the website, www.chateaudumer.com I have never been a computer nerd or expert. But with plenty of time and patience, the fruits of my labor could be enjoyed if you visit the website above. The second activity, I have not done before was to utilize on-line activities, such as shopping, paying bills ( save you stamps) and playing computer games in the Internet. I really enjoyed playing duplicate bridge on line. You play with players all over the world and can chat in between games. But be careful, you are not spending too much time in the computer. It is very addictive. With a lots of time, my wife and I devoted more time on our favorite humanitarian project. For the last 15 years, we have been involved with medical mission to the province of Marinduque. For details please visit the website: www.marinduqueinternational.org As a summary, the joy one gets on retirement is very specific for an individual. Some enjoy their free time by learning new activities, getting involved with humanitarian projects or spending more time with their grandchildren. Others hate it, since they missed their former jobs and co-workers. Others with no children still enjoy retirement by traveling, turning their hobbies into business or more community involvement. Of course those that retire and hate it, is believe to die earlier than those that enjoy their retirement years. So, plan your retirement as early as you can. The happier you are on retirement, the longer you will live.