Came across this and thought we need a little humor during out frequent breaks from studying......we need MORE breaks than the youngens.....you know what I mean
Just in case you weren't feeling too old today, this will certainly change things.
The people who are starting college this fall across the nation were born in 1987 . They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up.
Their lifetime has always included AIDS.
The CD was introduced the year they were born.
They have always had an answering machine
They have always had cable.
Jay Leno has always been on the Tonight Show.
Popcorn has always been cooked in the microwave.
They never took a swim and thought about Jaws!
They don't know who Mork was or where he was from
They never heard: "Where's the Beef?", "I'd walk a mile for a Camel", or "de plane Boss, de plane".
McDonald's never came in Styrofoam containers.
They don't have a clue how to use a typewriter
Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate
Seriously, I will be 60 this coming June and have suddenly decided what I want to be when I grow up. Is that a hoot or what?
My husband of 34 years passed away in 2000. I sold our business, sold the house, moved back to my hometown, bought a farm and remodeled the house that was on it. After that, I was a little bored. One day I woke up and decided I really, really wanted to be a nurse. So here I am - pre-reqs and a B on my last A&P I test. This is my story and I'm sticking to it.
I'm very sorry to hear about your husband, but I do wish you the very best.
Seriously, I will be 60 this coming June and have suddenly decided what I want to be when I grow up. Is that a hoot or what?
My husband of 34 years passed away in 2000. I sold our business, sold the house, moved back to my hometown, bought a farm and remodeled the house that was on it. After that, I was a little bored. One day I woke up and decided I really, really wanted to be a nurse. So here I am - pre-reqs and a B on my last A&P I test. This is my story and I'm sticking to it.
Specializes in home & public health, med-surg, hospice.
Wow! Beautiful, spb1. I love the story you're sticking to.
While, like Fun2Care, I am sorry for your loss, I am inspired by your "regeneration" and perseverance.
Someone posted earlier (can't find it now - thread's gotten so long) that 50 is the new 30 or 60 the 40. It's so great what people are doing, realizing new dreams and then fulfilling those dreams.
Seriously, I will be 60 this coming June and have suddenly decided what I want to be when I grow up. Is that a hoot or what?
My husband of 34 years passed away in 2000. I sold our business, sold the house, moved back to my hometown, bought a farm and remodeled the house that was on it. After that, I was a little bored. One day I woke up and decided I really, really wanted to be a nurse. So here I am - pre-reqs and a B on my last A&P I test. This is my story and I'm sticking to it.
Wow, you are my new hero today, a true inspiration...there you go, kick it all in reverse.....you give me hope because I feel it's almost too late for me at 46. Now go and study and kick some serious butt in the prerequisites! "Stick to it!!!!!"
My husband always teases me and sings:" Ding dong the old man is gone....and then adds what I will do when he kicks the bucket....who knows I might then become and astronaut and appear on an Oil of Olay Regenerist commercial....the sky is the limit
I managed (struggled) to operate the business 3 years after my husband died, but it took complete committment. I had no life except for the business. I finally decided to sell and I've never looked back.
It is very forward thinking of you to plan for the future. God forbid anything happening to your DH, but things change and the bills don't stop. Good luck and God Bless.
Specializes in home & public health, med-surg, hospice.
I don't know about y'all, I mean my body isn't what it used to be 15 yrs. & 50 lbs. ago but I'm lovin' each new day, each new experience and kernel of wisdom gained. Even through the hard times and losses, I've taken something precious away.
There are so many things in this world to experience. There is something so empowering and, indeed, enlightening about pursuing new goals/dreams and facing and overcoming new challenges, isn't there?
LOL...I know I sound kooky.
P.S. Hey, Stpauligirl, my husband sings "The Old Gray Mare" :stone (thinks he's soooooo funny)
Specializes in home & public health, med-surg, hospice.
I managed (struggled) to operate the business 3 years after my husband died, but it took complete committment. I had no life except for the business. I finally decided to sell and I've never looked back.
Good for you, spb1!
I feel that way about our farm, although I don't have near the responsibility you did. My husband takes care of it most of the time but it is such a pain. We can't just spontaneously go anywhere and often can't go together - always something to be looked after and tended to. It becomes so burdensome when your possessions in turn own you, you know?
This goes along with concerns my DH brings up from time to time. He's thrilled about me going to nursing school not only because he knows it will make me happy (and as the old saying goes, if Mama ain't happy ain't NOBODY happy!) , but also if something happened to him I would have a good job. Right now, although I work, he is indeed the primary breadwinner (by leaps and bounds!) and he is always concerned about what I would do if I were suddenly on my own.
I would have no bills thanks to great life insurance, but not having bills doesn't mean you can continue to support yourself and your way of life. With nursing, I wouldn't have to sell the house or a car to keep going, and I could continue to live as we do now - and it will of course become even more important to be able to do that as much as possible once we have children.
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, but also if something happened to him I would have a good job. Right now, although I work, he is indeed the primary breadwinner (by leaps and bounds!) and he is always concerned about what I would do if I were suddenly on my own.
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ROFL.....OMG that is way too much for this old lady.... I am having a weak bladder moment....gotta run to fetch my serenity pad