Gray Hairs & Love

My age is starting to hit me and not necessarily in a bad way. I’m 56. It sent shivers up my spine when I wrote that just now. Not in an “oh God I’m old” way, but in a “wow, I can’t believe it” way.
My future hair
In the last 6 months, I started having panic attacks, bought a pair of bifocal glasses, and started planning my retirement. I also decided to give up the bi-weekly hair appointments to cover the gray and just embrace it. We’ll see how long that lasts, but for now, white, platinum hair is in!
I’m not talking about retirement savings. I’m talking about mental retirement. Relaxing. Actually relaxing and being happy.

I recently read an article in AARP, yes that over 50 magazine, that showed me that Roman and I are going to be ok in retirement.
I’m ready for the next chapter. Here’s my plan. I can work until I die as a Realtor and I probably will. I get so much pleasure from helping clients buy a dream home. That can be selling a home that’s too big and never used anymore, to downsizing into a lake cabin.
I meet new people daily. I have colleagues that I adore. We aren’t all cut-throat and out to make a name and money for ourselves. Some Realtors actually enjoy the process of helping clients
Ok, so back to being old and ready to retire. After recently having the kids back to live with us for a few months, and then leave again, I feel such peace in my heart. I’ve made it. I’m here. This is it! This is all I need. 
I love my house. I have wonderful neighbors that I need to spend more time with than just a wave as I head out to show or list houses, or some other reason I need to go somewhere.
I will walk the dogs and visit. I will stroll the shoreline.
Love is in the air. Kisses and hugs to everyone.
 I will keep my refrigerator full and have plenty of coffee.
I will keep doing what I am doing because I enjoy it, not because I make money.
I will continue to provide my services as a Realtor because helping people gives me joy.
I love writing so even if only my 9 fans read my ponderings, I’ll still write.
I love my little side hustle and being a Stylist for Stella & Dot. So much fun and wonderful people to work with! So I’ll keep doing it.
I love the water. Nothing gives me more peace than being out on the boat. It’s my happy place. Diving into the lake is like diving into the water with the unhappy things attached and coming back up refreshed and clean. Kelsey Grammar said in that same AARP magazine,
“Water releases the things that are not helping, cleanse off the old concerns.”
I love my little town and community. I’m now on the City of Grove Planning and Zoning Commission so I will continue to volunteer and do what I can to participate and contribute to our little piece of the world in the middle of the country.
Most importantly I will love as much of my last 50 years as possible. I am going to hug and kiss and cuddle with the grandchildren as much and as often as I can. Same with my dad, Roman and the rest of the family. Is it weird that I love them all? Seriously! I don’t even dislike a single family member. Love them all.  💗💗💗
Too much happiness? Too bad! I’m happy and I’m going to share as much of that happiness as I can and try to embrace the gray. It's Valentines week and love is in the air.💗💗💗
Cheers!

Peggy

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 13, 2019 at 11:18 AM

    You've worked long and hard to have the success you have. The support of a great husband and support of family and friend's. Shed your fear of getting old, continue enjoying all the successes you have achieved and embrace life to it's fullest. It's an old cliche but, "age is just a number." Don't run from it but race into head first! You will demonstrate to not only yourself that getting old is exciting, but your family and will enjoy the ride with because of your enthusiasm!!

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  2. Peggy's Ponderings at the lakeFebruary 20, 2019 at 6:22 PM

    Thank you so much Unknown, lol.

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