Archive - I'm with Me

In New York City

A close friend invited me to spend a weekend in NYC.

Sep 21 •

The Love in Ikigai: Playing with Words

Many studies have shown that quitting a 9-to-5 job may cause one to age faster without purpose, especially for someone who has been used to the…

Sep 14 •

My Dad’s car was loaded with my two full suitcases and random house things that I wanted them to keep or that they wanted to keep.

Sep 7 •

August 2024

For my 50th birthday, I wished to prioritize writing in the second half of my life.

Aug 31 •

June 2024

A Tiara Kind of Year

A very simple crown, sort of a fancy headband ornamented with jewels, is called a tiara. Your little sister might wear a tiara on her birthday — or just…

Jun 29 •

How My Friends Made Me Feel

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya…

Jun 1 •

May 2024

The Two-Suitcases Test

May 26 •

February 2024

Exercising isn't part of my life

I love my psychiatrist.

Feb 25 •

December 2023

Age and be free

Shortly after I wrote about To Age Well last weekend, as if heaven showed me my way forward into the new year, I learned about aging and being free and…

Dec 30, 2023 •

When I was a kid, I was told to be a good child, respect elders, go to school and learn, make new friends, and find out what I wanted to do when I grew…

Dec 25, 2023 •

August 2023

Embrace Independence and Pursue What?

This summer, a topic repeatedly came up from both single and married friends.

Aug 26, 2023 •

June 2023

Advice from retirees and older travelers

Not only do I love traveling to new places I have never been, learning about the local culture, history, and people, but also meeting other travelers.

Jun 4, 2023 •

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