Let's go sit in a cafe and make those dollar bills After you know what you want to do and have made a plan, all that’s left is to just do it, one baby step at a time. So let's say you've decided on the few things you really want to do right now and … Continue reading Starting (over) after 50, Part Three
Tag: self-reflection
Starting (over) after 50, Part Two
It's awesome if this is your reality... The Promised Reality Check I don't feel like I need to tell you that ageism is real or that you have a limited career span ahead of you. You've been around the block a few times at this point. You know what's what. I am also not going … Continue reading Starting (over) after 50, Part Two
Starting (over) after 50, Part One
Beginning at the end... I keep finding articles online that talk about all the advantages you have because of being financially stable later in life, whether you want to start a new career, adopt a kid, or whatever. Those assumptions make me feel like a complete loser. I have never been financially stable. I feel … Continue reading Starting (over) after 50, Part One
Cashing my reality check
My inner child right now. I had to break out the walker two days ago, and things have only gotten worse since then. I am getting into wheelchair territory with the pain the last few days. Today was the worst. I somehow managed to climb the stairs to the bedroom but it took 20 minutes … Continue reading Cashing my reality check
Unsolicited Advice and the Needed Reset.
Meanwhile, chez Mia, things are reaching a tipping point where we either strap in and try to enjoy our wild ride or we fall face first and slide all the way down the hill on our noses. I am naturally inclined toward the former, but sometimes my loved ones seem to insist on doing the … Continue reading Unsolicited Advice and the Needed Reset.
Let’s get down to business
I made an offhand comment today that I should hang out my shingle as a career coach because I have been doing a lot of that for other people lately. I have sent job leads, made suggestions for cover letters, polished up a resume, helped people answer their own questions, and given endless encouragement. But … Continue reading Let’s get down to business
The Bariatric Experiment
One of my big “experiments” on myself this year was getting a gastric bypass at the beginning of April. I am steadily losing weight and consequently feeling slightly better, mostly in ways I did not expect. I did not expect to feel this much better about my body. I think I must have been in … Continue reading The Bariatric Experiment
Prompt: My Tagline
Daily writing promptIf humans had taglines, what would yours be?View all responses My tagline would be "Embrace the Adventure!" This tagline was my motto for a whole year to remind me to say "YES" to opportunities and to take risks. I've always been adventurous in my imagination, and I wanted to actually have adventures. It … Continue reading Prompt: My Tagline
The Mia Experiment 