June Parenting

Hi Singapore parents

I read with interest 2 articles in today’s Straits Times - Mind and Body section:

• Retire, but keep working on Page 2 and
• Working retirees in better health on Page 5

I cannot agree more.  After retirement, one must continue to work in some ways to stay active.  That way, you will also be in better health.

3 years ago, I opted for early retirement with my company of more than 30 years.  I remembered my HR Manager telling me: “June, you are still young.  Why do you want to retire?”  My answer was:  “I have given 30 years of my life with this company.  I want to try new things and do things that I like.”

Well, I must say the last 3 years have been very fulfilling for me.  I have been working part-time to get things going as I still have 3 school going children.  During this time, I also learn many new things and made many new friends.

What I would like to share is you have a choice.  Be it wealth, career, health, family, knowledge and social aspects, you decide what you want.  For me, my concentration is on health, family and knowledge.

      

For healthy living, I practise Reiki and watch my diet.  Reiki has helped my physical being to look younger and rid me of many ailments.  As for diet, have been dishing out salads and simple delicious meals which my family enjoys.

For family, I am glad that I am able to spend more time with my mum who is catching up life in her 70s.  For my children, I am pleased to see them growing up to be confident and mature kids.

For knowledge, this is a never ending journey.  New found interest was acting with Theatre For Seniors with The Necessary Stage since March 2008.  We will be staging another public performance in March 2010.

So Singapore parents who are thinking of retirement, do plan and stay active.  That’s the way to go . . .

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by June
Filed under: Reflections and Resolutions, Delights and Woes, Parenting Tips