Welcome... Entry #1

Hello Everyone,

So... what do you want to do with your wild and crazy year? Yes, it's January 2nd, 2008 -- we're back to our life. What now? Is it life as usual OR will it be a different, more fulfilling year? (By the way, I won't use the "reso......" word -- don't believe in them.) For me, it's about the BIG PICTURE and then baby steps for getting there. And, it's about the ups and downs of the journey. That way I'm rarely disappointed at my progress. I put one foot in front of the other and keep on going. And, I NEVER give up.

Okay, so, who am I and why am I writing this blog? And, why would someone bother to come here and read one of probably a billion blog entries per day around the world?

I'm Ann Fry, I'm the "head boomer" and CEO of It's BoomerTime. Why the "head boomer?"

Well, I was born on January 1st, 1946 ... NOT the first one born, but came out as soon as I could. In fact, I was born at 8:11 a.m. on that day ... AND I was 2 months early. I think I've been a "preemie" my whole life. I love to jump the gun, to get a head start and I'm usually early wherever I go. Now, as for size. I was small when I was born -- still short, but not tiny anymore. But, I think I look great! I have a lot of other qualifications for being in this position, but you can read about me elsewhere if you'd like.

If you haven't been to www.itsboomertime.com I hope you'll visit. We're new and growing. We'd like you to sign on to our newsletter.

For this first entry... I'll make it fairly short, but have a few more things to say.

1. I'll enter several times a week -- can't promise daily, but I'll try
2. I'd love to interact with you, so pleeeasssse add your comments.
3. I'll focus on all things "boomer" -- I see myself as an advocate or "Point person" for the generation
4. My goal is to pull you forward towards fulfillment -- living the life you want and I'll be challenging you (and myself) to go after all that.
5. My other goal is to encourage you to be philanthropic -- to give to help others. (I'm a social worker -- and I'm always there to remind us to take care of others less forturnate.)
6. My still other goal is to bring awareness to the whole area of boomers at work AND boomers retiring -- both groups are important
7. My last goal is to encourage you to have as much FUN as you can in your wild and crazy life.

Now because this is my blog -- I might get off track at times. I might make some political comments, suggest you see certain movies, comment on relative news issues, talk about dating and marriage and relationships .... oh, and sex and romance. So, be prepared.

For today or whenever you read this.... I suggest a moment of reflection:

Look at your life, go through each area (maybe write them down) and indicate which parts are working well and which aren't. Then, consider what you might do to make them all work the way you'd like. And, don't forget to be generous with yourself -- to recognize all you are grateful for along the way.

Happy reflecting! See you next time. Thanks for reading.

Excitedly yours,

Ann