A Really Special Day ... Another Milestone

Hi Everyone,
Well, even though it's after midnight in NYC while I write this, please pretend that it is still March 17th... Saint Patrick's Day. This is important, NOT because I'm Irish... I'm not and not because we wear green today .. I'm NOT.. .I'm in my pajamas actually and there's no green. What makes this day important is ... drumroll here. It's my 3rd Anniversary. I moved to NYC 3 years ago today. Yes, I rolled over the George Washington Bridge around 9:30 in the morning on March 17th, 2006. I was crying, my son was driving and the cats were yowling in the back of the van.

Here's the backdrop of the story. I left Austin, TX on March 14th, in a van loaded with 2 cats, my computer, printer, small desk, a couple of suitcases packed with clothes and whatever I could fit in the back. My son, Gabriel, was driving. We had an adventure of driving cross-country together. It was like Gabe was taking Mom to college. Yes, he was bringing me to NYC to live, which was the fulfillment of a life-long dream. Now, he, of course, was thrilled that Mom would have an apt. in NYC; he wasn't even thinking he might miss Mom on a regular basis. I mean, truly, do you think that even entered his mind?

So, here I was, 3 years ago, naive, soft-skinned, "nice." And, here I am after 3 years in NYC. I'm definitely more "on top" of my experiences and I don't fall for every Tom, Dick and Harry/ I'm more tough-skinned emotionally and my skin is flaky as hell from Winter. And, well, let's just say, "I've been working to develop my 'inner bitch'.. becoming much more assertive and not so nice. Wow, I have a great deal to be proud of.

Point: I followed my dream. I moved at age 60 to where I've always want to live... and I'm thrilled and I love it.

There's much more to the story. You can read it ALL if you order my new book. Read about it here: http://www.sixtysexysassyandfree.com

So, that's it for now. It's waaaay past my bedtime and I'll be wiped out in the morning if I don't get some sleep.
Thanks for sharing this with me.
Sleep well.
ann

Boomers RE-Inventing

Good evening everyone and I hope you had a fabulous weekend.

I happened to be on a phone call early this morning with a group I'm doing a seminar with. There were two men and two women.
An interesting phenomenon happened. Both of the women, upon hearing more about the work I do with baby boomers and re-invention, wanted to know more. One quit her job 6 months ago with the intention of not working for a year and figuring out what she really wants to do. The other has worked in the same industry for 30 years -- is wildly successful in her own business but is now looking at what's next, or what else she might do. I suggested the 3 of us meet for lunch or coffee and get to know each other better.

It made me realize how many zillions of baby boomers there are out there who want to re-invent but don't have a clue as to what, how, when, etc. Obviously there is much work to be done.

How do I, as one individual, reach out to these zillions and let them know I want to help? I mean, really -- I do want to help. I realize how lucky I am to do things I love. And, I know that so many people don't have that experience.

Even at the top of the boomer pack - turning 62, we are young and vibrant and still can do it all. Hillary Clinton is 60 and she's running for President. Look at the leaders of the top companies and the governmental leaders -- they're all boomers.

Last night, while watching the Oscars, I saw how fabulous Helen Mirren looked. She's 62, I think and she's radiant and full of talent.

So, what is it for you? Do you want to go back to school? Do you want to work in an area you've never been involved with? Do you want to paint or act or write? Just make your list -- the list of all the things you've always had in your "someday, maybe" pocket. It's time to take it out of the pocket, dust it off and think about it for real.

You might be saying, "I don't wanna" ... do the work, take the risks, explain to those around me what I really want..If that's the case, join Susan Meyer and I for the "I Don't Wanna" teleclass. It'll be on March 12th at noon (EST). For one hour, we'll explore the I don't wannas that hold us back and how to navigate through them. To register, email me: ann@itsboomertime.com

Point: Don't die with your dreams inside you! Go for it!
I'm here for you. Feel free to contact me, ask me questions, post comments, etc.

Happy exploring.