Do you realize how many of you question “What am I going to do with the rest of my Life?” The responses I received from The Last Third of my Life the previous post, generated more discussion than I ever expected. Not only did you post on the blog and Facebook, many of you sent me personal e-mails, and some of you skyped me. I can’t tell you how much your feedback, advice, personal wisdom challenged me in my quest for the next adventure.
Many of you reminded me about my passion, like Jessica a graduate of the IB program. Those passions are students, philosophy and IB, so teaching another year in China is a continuing step. I will look into more jobs around the world for the following year, thank you Micheala. Sam has given me permission to do this, she advised me there are no grandchildren on the horizon! I will stay on the IB circuit, Jerry’s advice. Mary, ah the wise child– You are right no business adventures, I wouldn’t know what to do and it would be too much work. Pat, my watercolor teacher, once again you are the wise sage, I shall take your advice and travel, paint later!
As far as my love life, what can I say? My friend Ross laughingly commented “You shall be a cloistered nun.” Yes, maybe I am, right now! The practice is to continue creating boundaries, adjusting to who I am and what I want in my life. Dan, thanks for reminding me. I don’t plan on being alone forever. I have men knocking at my monastery door each willing to show me their black shoes (“Cinder-f-ellow” blog). These shoes are holding the door open enticing me to come see who they are. Making a solid friendship is my first step with men. I want them to get past my cute facade, the bubbly personality and know the complex soul that I am. I like to think! I search for guys that like to think too. It seems simple. Alas, I am an atypical women connecting with a variety of men attracked to my strength and looks. My advice is to look past the boobs and into the brain if you want my attention! Know who you are and love you, before you come calling. I need an equally strong individual on a similar quest.
Be Authentic!