8/07/2013

My 30 Day Blog Challenge, Day 2

The question we have to answer today on the 30 Day Blog Challenge is:

"If you woke up tomorrow and were free to do anything you wanted with your life, what would you do and who would you be?"


As I sit here looking out at the sun setting over Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy, I couldn't want a better life than than the one I have. I love my nomadic lifestyle, so I would want that to continue. I am fortunate in that I wake up every morning a happy person, and I would like to share that happiness with others. My goal is to earn enough residual income, through writing and photography, to enjoy a comfortable life-style that will enable me to keep travelling to the end.

I am no longer young, but, in a way, that gives me an advantage. I could be an educator. I would like to help other retirees find enjoyment in life, and show them how they can live wherever they choose, while earning the means to do so. Retirement shouldn't be the end, but a new beginning in life, with the freedom and resources to enjoy it.

What do you think about my idea? Do you think it is possible, or just a pipe dream? Let me know in the comments space below. I would be interested in your observations.


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6 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    I love your outlook on your life. You ooze optimism, positivity & honesty. Your heart is young, your mind still curious & hungry to learn more. What an inspiration. I hope to be like you in my retirement... Who am I kidding? I'd love to be more like that now! Jax Utku

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    1. Geriatric GapperAugust 8, 2013 at 12:42 PM

      Thanks, Jax. You really are like that now! You are funny, and enjoy life, so people are drawn to you. That's important! xx

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  2. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    What a wonderful, encouraging post. Is the photograph a view from where you live? It is absolutely beautiful.

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    1. Geriatric GapperAugust 8, 2013 at 12:46 PM

      Thanks, Christen. The photograph is the view from my daughter's apartment, in Reno on Lake Maggiore. We are here for some relaxing time before my husband, David has to go back to work next week in Istanbul. We love coming here, it is just magic!

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  3. Kate MaroltAugust 8, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Love this! I hear quite a bit that 'well, it's okay for you, you're young, you don't have responsibilities', which is a whole different story, and now every time that happens I will quietly direct people your way! Thank you for being such an inspiration!

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  4. Geriatric GapperAugust 8, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Thank you for your kind comments, Kate. I do hope I can be an inspiration, I would love to motivate other retirees just to get up and go. Life is for living, for the old, as well as for the young. ...and we all need to have fun!

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