Snowbirds Living in the Philippines : My Challenge of the Week-Canvas Painting

Sunday, September 29, 2024

My Challenge of the Week-Canvas Painting

The above brochure has tempted me to challenge myself this week. This activity was hosted by our capable and helpful Activity Director Kellie Schuyler. This was my first canvas painting experience, and I am happy I participated. If you follow my blogs, you probably know that painting is not my talent at all. I can dance, sing and write, but painting I leave that to my relatives.

https://theintellectualmigrants.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-granddaughter-has-katague-genes-for.html

There are a few members of the Katague/Catague Clan both here in the US and Philippines that have the Genes for Painting and Music. These are the two websites where some of their work are discussed in detail.

http://www.grievingthruglee.com/

https://philippinecenterny.com/artists/philippine-center-fernando-catague/

I did my first water color painting and rock painting several weeks ago. Needless to say and as expected my work of art was very juvenile and not even worth mentioning, but they were my creations and indeed very proud of them. At least give me an "A" for attitude. Here's my creation yesterday afternoon.

I took photos of the work of my co-residents and with their permission I am posting it in this blog.

Lastly here are some photos from the web of Fall Colors that I really like,

Picture #1

Picture #2

Picture #3

Thank You Kellie for your painting tips and organizing this fun activity. Kudos to our THD Activity Personnels.

Note to THD Management: Any update on the expected arrival of the Sound Panels for Newton's ? A few of my co-residents are asking me for updates!

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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.