What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Greetings everyone! I'm Natalie from 'Natalie the Explorer.' I wrote my first guest post on Donna’s blog at the end of October. That was such an enjoyable Guest-Hosting experience that I wanted to contribute to the extension of Donna’s fantastic Sunday Guest Post Series. So here I am writing my second guest post to share… Continue reading Sunday Guest Post Series: Living A Car-Free Lifestyle
Thank you to Hugh at Hugh's News and Views for giving me the distinct privilege of flying his Music Time Machine. After revving up the engine, I initially headed out with gusto to a time far, far away. Being a novice pilot, I tragically lost control and crashed straight into 2016! Want to see where… Continue reading Flying Hugh’s Music Time Machine
As my mother-in-law used to say, “I could just bust my buttons!” I am both humbled and delighted to have been asked by Donna to slip on over here and put up a post in her Sunday Guest-Post Series. I had been absent from the blogging scene for the better part of a year, but… Continue reading Sunday Guest Post Series: An Encore Voyage
How would I describe myself? Creative, quirky and passionate. Those three words sum me up in a rather quick fashion. Though I am sure many people who have known me over the years could add a few more words to that list! I have done many things in my life, made some fantastic decisions and… Continue reading Sunday Guest Post Series: Global Housesitter x2
I am a huge fan of 'Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond.' It offers women over fifty excellent information that encourages and inspires them to live their lives to the fullest. It provides a balanced view of the highs and lows of retirement. It also gives tips on health, fitness, and positive aging. The author, Sue,… Continue reading Would You Take Fashion Advice From This Woman?
I made plans to retire on September 1, but after I submitted my resignation, I felt restless and unsettled. My friends and family were excited for me, but I wasn’t happy and wondered what was wrong with me. After crying while I wrote a tearful goodbye to my thirty-eight-year nursing career, I admitted I wasn’t… Continue reading Sunday Guest Post Series: Shallow Reflections
Thank you to Debbie for inviting me to Guest Host on her site while she is away. It is an honour to be filling in for her today. I enjoyed the thought-provoking questions that Debbie gave to me as a framework for this post. While at Deb's World, please have a look around. You will… Continue reading Please Stop By and Visit Me at Deb’s World
I mull over the contents of this post as I soak in a traditional Red Zao herbal bath while overlooking the resplendent mountains of Northwest Vietnam. My entire being is filled with gratitude for every moment in my life that got me to this one; both the good and the bad for they are what… Continue reading Sunday Guest Post Series: Lisa Dorenfest – One Ocean At A Time
Greetings! I'm Natalie, the blogger behind Natalie the Explorer. First, I'd like to thank Donna for inviting me to write a short guest post that highlights my blog. I've enjoyed Donna's writing, and other guest bloggers' writing in her Sunday Guest Post series. I'm happy to participate today. Second, I'd like to thank you for… Continue reading Sunday Guest Post Series: Natalie the Explorer
Now that I think about it, travel has always been a significant player in defining who our family is. Our family ancestors have had roots in Australia, Europe, the United States, and in Canada. As for me, I always had a hankering for travel. As a matter of fact, my high school yearbook entry clearly… Continue reading Sunday Guest Post Series: Travels with Fran
Retirement Reflections 