Here are some ways I’m different.
- I handle money better.
When I was younger I spent money in a crazy way. Now, I have learned new ways to spend money. I have found that coupons and sales are the best I no longer buy name brand items in food or clothes. Life is so much easier and better all the way around I am able to now take extra money I save for treats for myself. Now I look very close at prices and being on a fixed income being on disability one needs to be watchful. - I volunteer.
I volunteer as it gives me a sense of purpose. I can no longer work but being a volunteer is far more rewarding to me than a job that pays. Volunteering is a priceless contribution to those in need by finding a job that allows everyone to benifit I find smiles everywhere when I volunteer I have a passion for animals so I tend to pick agencies that handle animal care and shelter. As a person getting older the joy of volunteering has more meaning to me than when I was younger. - I value family more.
I live in New Jersey but am getting ready to move to Delaware and though I don’t see my relatives here in NJ. I feel a need to be closer to my mom who is in her 70′s She lives with my sister in MD. I live for my family when my Dad died in 2004 just 4 days after turning 70. I realize that we only have one family and to spend as much time with them doing fun things and just being together is the biggest joy one could have. I love to see people spending time with their loved ones. It brings me a feeling of satisfaction even at 50 that I have a family that I treasure.
How are you different now than you were ten years ago?
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i use a combo of shea butter and aloe vera moisturizer. Works great. I use shea butter on my lips, around my eyes and nose (dry areas), My father swears by vasoline.
p.s. I dropped your name on Gina's post, Barb. ;)
1. I am more easygoing.
When I was younger, everything was important and worth the fight. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to choose my battles. After raising three children, I know that some things just aren’t life or death. It’s amazing how liberating that is!
2. I value the people in my life.
I’ve always cared about my friends and family and knew they were special, but now I value everyone in my life, whether family, friend, co-worker, acquaintance, etc. They all have a place and I am happy to know them.
3. I am comfortable with myself.
I’ve grown into who I am and I like myself. Not that I plan to stop growing and changing, but I’m more relaxed about my evolution. I’m no longer waiting to see where my life will go. I am content with who I am and look forward to getting even better.
I to have valued people in my life friends and family I do find myself seeing things different than before. I find it really nice to be able to see things different than when I was younger
I bet we “seasoned” women are learning similar lessons as we mature.
1. I mean what I say and I say what I mean and I’m not mean about it!
2. I don’t sweat the small stuff.
3. I make time for myself and my family.
I have started to chill on the small stuff but sometimes I let my stubbornnss get the better of me. Since my dad died in 2004 family is highly important to me even though we live in different states the good news is the states are close together not far to get to