Entrepreneurs (women) YESSSSSS I am one!
Entrepreneurs (women) YESSSSSS I am one!
It’s only March, but the heat down here in the southern states is setting record temperatures. As I sit here writing my blog, I’m indoors because outside it is 105 degrees, that’s 41Celcius in Canadian. I had to add engine coolant to my car yesterday, and I actually burnt my hand trying to get the hood open.
This heat is oppressive, and I’m not particularly loving it. Early morning is fine, and I did the pool this morning, but decided to spend time inside today. I have a lot of packing up to do. Being a hoarder is not conducive to getting rid of stuff, and that’s my downfall. I also don’t know if you could live down here in the summer without air conditioning, but some do.
I have some stuff I need to do outside, but it’ll have to wait until morning. Packing up my shit is challenging; I’m not going to lie, I hate it! It’s like packing up to go home from the lake; I never enjoyed that either. Why do I feel the need to collect so much? It’s not like I need it, but on the other hand, I feel like I do… oy.
My place is for sale, but there are 20 units out of 200 for sale here in the park. I found that out yesterday, so I guess it’ll take a while to sell. I’m not going to give it away, but I’m sure someone will come along and love it as much as I do and have to have it. I’m sad about leaving, but the exchange rate is killing me, as is the political scene down here. The rents are increasing quite a bit as well!
I’m resolved to moving back home for my winters, and I have a whole brood of great grandkids to spoil. I’m really looking forward to that and being in my own country again. I may have to take out a loan to buy gas to get back home, though, lol.
I didn’t finish this yesterday, so here I am outside on my patio in my housecoat with my bathing suit on underneath. Okay, so I needed to disrobe (ya, it’s warming up pretty fast). I’m hoping to finish this so I can get some outside stuff done and then the pool. Old people’s problems, I know, but why is it that everything takes more time and effort, and… aha! It’s because I’m freaking getting old!!!!
Aging is seriously interfering with my life, or maybe it is just plain laziness? Okay, I give up, it is both. I have no problems with sitting down here to write, though, maybe because I like it more than yardwork or housework, yep, that makes sense. Also, weaning out all the stuff I have accumulated is seriously affecting my attitude … like wtf?
I’m also writing because I’m loath to go into the back yard and do a cleanup job of all the dam litter my fig tree is showering down there. And don’t forget the pigeon shit, omg that stuff is prolific because of that huge tree with hanging low branches. I’m also hating the sound of coo-coo, coo-coo, omg, they never shut up! They are always cooing and making love, maybe I’m just envious, could be : (
I have a big show for my book, inventions, and my cookbooks here this following Saturday. It’s for women entreprenuers and I’ve finally realized that I’m one of them. It’s not something I advertise or yak about because it’s just what I do. When I started My Third Life Blog (www.my-thirdlife.com), it was my foray into writing. I didn’t realize how much I would love doing this.
My mom would be so proud, well, truth be told, she is finally with me, in spirit. She passed away before I even started my third and best life so far. I was sixty-two and newly divorced and starting all over again, from scratch! My book ‘Life and XXX after Sixty’ is a testament to this journey. Because of family concerns, I started the book to follow my life after my divorce.
I have a story to share for all these women getting older, and I’m one of them. I pretty much thought my life was over when I was going through menopause, I really did. My journey back to myself after my divorce was important for me to share; it just was. At the last minute, I was able to add some crucial chapters from my life before the divorce, and I’m glad I was able to do that.
See, it is this way. We all have the stories that shape us and build us up or knock us down. I seem to have more than most. I’m not sure why that is, except I’m open and curious and willing to take the road less travelled … ya, I know, I do get lost a lot : ) BUT, I always find my way back and hopefully learn from my mistakes.
Doing these shows with my book, I decided last minute to throw in all my other stuff … omg! This was an ‘AHA’ moment for me. Two inventions brought to market (no mean feat, btw), a couple of crazy Too Lazy to Cook-Books, written with my two dear friends from the food network. AND my blog, which I would write even if no one read it, because I love writing.
WOW, it hit me as I was explaining to a couple of gals that I did all of this after I turned SIXTY! Yes, I did. How many can say that I wonder? Btw, I’m well past sixty and into my seventies. I’m still learning something new every day.
I haven’t even gotten into a podcast I started from scratch a few months ago, not knowing anything about podcasting. My last podcast hit 27,000 views in four days, and actually, most have gone viral. I’m even going to make some money on them, who knew? I can use any spare money I can make; the government doesn’t pay me enough to be old…
And I need to cut this short, hmmmm, too late I see. Ah, well, life is never boring for me, and if you are close by, please come and have a look-see at what I’m giving away. You may have to pry it from my grip, but please do : )
Oh crap, it’s 8:30 am already, I’ll skip the yard cleanup and do the pool lol.
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March 22nd 2026