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OMG, I can't believe it. Happy early birthday! I'm excited because I'm just getting started in Mystery Shopping and was thinking at 57, I wouldn't have enough time at it to ever become an old-timer on the Forum. So you have given hope. Good for you Irene. Keep up the good work!
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Thanks to all the forum members!
Thanks to all the forum members!
I suspect we are mostly all old farts -except for the beautiful Bbird of course.
Aging isn't for cowards, that's for sure. I know I'm supposed to age gracefully, but I'm kicking and screaming the whole way.
There are two types of people in this world: Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.
Aging isn't for cowards, that's for sure. I know I'm supposed to age gracefully, but I'm kicking and screaming the whole way.
Well, I'm 44. I have had cancer 2ce and beat it. I have fibromyalgia and it hurts but I deal with it. I have been married and divorced, had a long term relationship (16 years) that didn't work... both of those were ended by my choice. I have 2 awesome adult girls and one grand baby that makes my life worth living.
The things I have learned are, family is the best (at least mine is), you can't control other peoples choices but you can control yours. Life is too short to worry about the small things. My life is mine and I choose to live it the way I do because of the experiences that I have lived through. Most important... NEVER take anything for granted! Smell those flowers, go to that concert, take that road trip you have always wanted. Do it and do it NOW for you never know what the future brings. Good, bad or otherwise, it's yours, make the best of it.
My choice now is to be happy being me, love my family, spoil my grand daughter rotten (while still teaching her compassion, work ethic, and to be a good little human, which sometimes is a challenge as she is only 5.) Those are my priorities.
One last thing before I ramble on anymore... My New Year's resolution every year is the same... ALWAYS be thankful for what you have. No matter how bad things get, see the good in the situation, you will make it through!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The things I have learned are, family is the best (at least mine is), you can't control other peoples choices but you can control yours. Life is too short to worry about the small things. My life is mine and I choose to live it the way I do because of the experiences that I have lived through. Most important... NEVER take anything for granted! Smell those flowers, go to that concert, take that road trip you have always wanted. Do it and do it NOW for you never know what the future brings. Good, bad or otherwise, it's yours, make the best of it.
My choice now is to be happy being me, love my family, spoil my grand daughter rotten (while still teaching her compassion, work ethic, and to be a good little human, which sometimes is a challenge as she is only 5.) Those are my priorities.
One last thing before I ramble on anymore... My New Year's resolution every year is the same... ALWAYS be thankful for what you have. No matter how bad things get, see the good in the situation, you will make it through!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Happily shopping New England and beyond!!!!!
Happily shopping New England and beyond!!!!!
I'll be 39 in 18 days. My son just turned 18 today.
Arguing with fools is like playing chess with a pigeon...
...No matter how good you are, the pigeon will s@^t on the board and strut around like it won anyway.
Not scheduling for ANY company.
...No matter how good you are, the pigeon will s@^t on the board and strut around like it won anyway.
Not scheduling for ANY company.
I'll be 42 on September 9th... but I've felt old for a very long time due to back and hip issues arising from (severe) scoliosis and Harrington Rod Surgery and spinal fusion and early-onset arthritis. I'm not able to be anywhere near as active as I used to be, or as I'd like to be; and it bugs the F%^& right out of me.
I never married... my (widowed) Dad and my doggies and this house/place that I've lived in my entire existence are pretty much my whole life. And then there's extended family who are all a close second.
I miss Momma, on the other side since 1999 when she was only 51; I miss Siri, my much-younger sister, on the other side since 2010 when she was only a few days shy of 25... I miss my many doggies who've already left for the other side over the years... even though I sometimes get visits from them all in dreams and get to feel them again.
I've only recently had trouble seeing clearly enough to read, and I swear there's a conspiracy by companies who print stuff (including some MSCs!) to print everything in a secret font called "Ant @#$%&".
I remember when I was 18 or so, and Momma and I were talking about how old we'd be when it turned to the year 2000. We figured out I'd be 28. I remember whining at Mom, "But how the hell can you have any fun when you're *that* old?!" She told me, that at the age she was then, 42 I think, ironically enough; she still felt the same as she did when she was just out of high school. That she didn't feel old in here (tapping her head), she still felt 18. I just couldn't fathom how that could be possible... 42 is ancient!
Well. Now I understand.
My body doesn't feel 18 anymore, but *I* do. The essence of me. Heh.
I never married... my (widowed) Dad and my doggies and this house/place that I've lived in my entire existence are pretty much my whole life. And then there's extended family who are all a close second.
I miss Momma, on the other side since 1999 when she was only 51; I miss Siri, my much-younger sister, on the other side since 2010 when she was only a few days shy of 25... I miss my many doggies who've already left for the other side over the years... even though I sometimes get visits from them all in dreams and get to feel them again.
I've only recently had trouble seeing clearly enough to read, and I swear there's a conspiracy by companies who print stuff (including some MSCs!) to print everything in a secret font called "Ant @#$%&".
I remember when I was 18 or so, and Momma and I were talking about how old we'd be when it turned to the year 2000. We figured out I'd be 28. I remember whining at Mom, "But how the hell can you have any fun when you're *that* old?!" She told me, that at the age she was then, 42 I think, ironically enough; she still felt the same as she did when she was just out of high school. That she didn't feel old in here (tapping her head), she still felt 18. I just couldn't fathom how that could be possible... 42 is ancient!
Well. Now I understand.
My body doesn't feel 18 anymore, but *I* do. The essence of me. Heh.
Practitioner of the Nerdly Arts.
51 here and I'm finding as I get older that either there are more stupid people on this planet than there used to be or I am becoming more finely attuned to it.
I'm not older than the average, I suspect. The various aches and pains as per usual.
Visiting a wounded Afghan War veteran has re shaped how I think about my own "issues" which are not even issues when compared.
I just try to do the right things every day, one step at a time. Eat well. Gentle exercise. Love my family.
...oh, and have an occasional cold beer.
Visiting a wounded Afghan War veteran has re shaped how I think about my own "issues" which are not even issues when compared.
I just try to do the right things every day, one step at a time. Eat well. Gentle exercise. Love my family.
...oh, and have an occasional cold beer.
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Mike T
Looking for shops in Western Canada
"Life is good because the alternative is forever "
Mike T
Looking for shops in Western Canada
"Life is good because the alternative is forever "
I turned 39 in March. While pretty healthy, I have had my fair share of issues and pains. Mainly back surgery when I was 23. Couple of kids, couple of bouts of kidney stones, migraines. And most recently a very stupid move on a jet ski back in July of last year has left me with an injured neck/shoulder I will probably have to deal with the rest of my life.
As far as the aging I will say I can't hear very well, and my sight is going as well. I have already had Lasik twice, but appear to be slipping again. Overall, nothing I can't deal with on a daily basis. Life is pretty good in my camp.
As far as the aging I will say I can't hear very well, and my sight is going as well. I have already had Lasik twice, but appear to be slipping again. Overall, nothing I can't deal with on a daily basis. Life is pretty good in my camp.
I have decided that my body has decided that my brain is too bored so that it plays games with me just so I can laugh and keep on my toes. For instance, in my youth, I was unaffected by food temperature or even spicy heat. Now, if I am cold (Arizona restaurants almost always overcool) and have a drink with an ice cube or two, my teeth start chattering. Conversely, even a cinnamon candy can make me sweat instantly all around my hair line. I have less hair on my head where I do want it and a few extra ones in places I don't want it.
I remember in great detail things that happened in the distant past, yet can't seem to remember to pick up trash bags at the store unless I make a list. I am better at Jeopardy, but not so good at Name That Tune (Unless it's an oldie.) My self directed humor is intact, but my tolerance for political commentary is close to zero.
I am old enough to have seen the fruits of forty years of labor as a teacher, and to have seen a culture transformed both for the better and the worse. And I am old enough to remember the innocence of youth. We really thought that we would be the generation to end war, to embrace peace and love, and to reject materialism. We had folk music which meant something. I feel sorry for kids who are lacking meaningful or even humorous music about the world and its people, not just about drugs, alcohol, tobacco, s*x and crime.
I care about what some people think, but I used to care about what everyone thought until I figured out that no one can please everyone. I now know that what is most important in raising kids are the memories you create and only a few things that you spend money on. I know that most parents don't realize this until their kids are grown.
The longer I live, the more spiritual I become, not because I am closer to the end, but because I have. experienced so much.
The older my friends have become, the less superficial they get.
But as always, I am a smorgasbord kind of gal. I believe that variety is the spice of life and I have friends of all ages, both genders, many different lifestyles, in many countries on all continents and of all races. They make me rich. And occupations? Except for thief, I have among my personal facebook friends a rich man, a poor man, a beggar and a doctor, a lawyer and yes even two Indian chiefs (although they are now called tribal chairs).
So happy birthday, Irene. You are graduating from Trombones to Sunset Strip. Say hi to Kookie Ed Byrnes, Roger Smith and Efrim Zimbalist, Jr. Meet the highbrows and the hipsters. You are the private eye. And me? I am hanging out with Paul Mc Cartney, losing my hair, with grandchildren on my knee (Vera, Chuck and Dave) and yes, I'll still be sending a Valentine!
I remember in great detail things that happened in the distant past, yet can't seem to remember to pick up trash bags at the store unless I make a list. I am better at Jeopardy, but not so good at Name That Tune (Unless it's an oldie.) My self directed humor is intact, but my tolerance for political commentary is close to zero.
I am old enough to have seen the fruits of forty years of labor as a teacher, and to have seen a culture transformed both for the better and the worse. And I am old enough to remember the innocence of youth. We really thought that we would be the generation to end war, to embrace peace and love, and to reject materialism. We had folk music which meant something. I feel sorry for kids who are lacking meaningful or even humorous music about the world and its people, not just about drugs, alcohol, tobacco, s*x and crime.
I care about what some people think, but I used to care about what everyone thought until I figured out that no one can please everyone. I now know that what is most important in raising kids are the memories you create and only a few things that you spend money on. I know that most parents don't realize this until their kids are grown.
The longer I live, the more spiritual I become, not because I am closer to the end, but because I have. experienced so much.
The older my friends have become, the less superficial they get.
But as always, I am a smorgasbord kind of gal. I believe that variety is the spice of life and I have friends of all ages, both genders, many different lifestyles, in many countries on all continents and of all races. They make me rich. And occupations? Except for thief, I have among my personal facebook friends a rich man, a poor man, a beggar and a doctor, a lawyer and yes even two Indian chiefs (although they are now called tribal chairs).
So happy birthday, Irene. You are graduating from Trombones to Sunset Strip. Say hi to Kookie Ed Byrnes, Roger Smith and Efrim Zimbalist, Jr. Meet the highbrows and the hipsters. You are the private eye. And me? I am hanging out with Paul Mc Cartney, losing my hair, with grandchildren on my knee (Vera, Chuck and Dave) and yes, I'll still be sending a Valentine!
Hope you have the best birthday ever, Irene! You've earned it. I'm very encouraged that you're still shopping at 77 which means I have many more years to work at it. I'm 62, but hubby is 80. Losing him is my greatest fear and guessing that shopping will still be something I can do to take my mind off my problems is a definite plus. I don't shop nearly as much as I used to, but knowing that I can do as much or as little as I want is the best part of it.
Wow, Irene, you share a birthday with me! I'm eight years your junior, though. Still filled with piss and vinegar. More piss than vinegar these days.
I am really enjoying this post. Thanks for posting it Irene!!!!
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Happily shopping New England and beyond!!!!!
Happily shopping New England and beyond!!!!!
Thank you, Irene and birthday wishes and blessings! Just turned 46 this year and find I'm crankier than ever and have absolutely ZERO tolerance for any kind of...well, for lack of a better word that's still polite - JUNK! Rudeness, inconsideration, pettiness - just absolutely no room for it. I've become much choosier in who I allow and desire to be a part of my life, what I choose and desire to do with my time, and how much I'll listen to before walking away in disgust and "crossing you off my list". Sounds harsh, now that I'm voicing it to myself, but I spent my first 40 years or so with no boundaries until a violent relationship convinced me I really needed to get some - and implement them, consistently.
So my list of friends is small but they're all keepers. My family is incredible and always there for me. My daughters are 22 and 7 (yes, "surprise" baby). I shop only part-time now as I've finally found full-time work but the income is helping me to reach my goals since I reached age 40 with literally nothing - I had allowed everything, from my car to jewelry to items given to me by my grandmothers to be sold by the man I was with. I'm not bitter or angry (anymore!) but I stand firmly and clearly on what I allow and don't, in my life and my child's.
"Let your NO mean NO, and your YES mean YES" - I don't always succeed (been sucked into taking assignments when I really knew I didn't want the extra burden but...) but darn it - I'ma always gonna be tryin'!
Thank you to all on this forum - always interesting, educational and fun.
So my list of friends is small but they're all keepers. My family is incredible and always there for me. My daughters are 22 and 7 (yes, "surprise" baby). I shop only part-time now as I've finally found full-time work but the income is helping me to reach my goals since I reached age 40 with literally nothing - I had allowed everything, from my car to jewelry to items given to me by my grandmothers to be sold by the man I was with. I'm not bitter or angry (anymore!) but I stand firmly and clearly on what I allow and don't, in my life and my child's.
"Let your NO mean NO, and your YES mean YES" - I don't always succeed (been sucked into taking assignments when I really knew I didn't want the extra burden but...) but darn it - I'ma always gonna be tryin'!
Thank you to all on this forum - always interesting, educational and fun.
Happy Happy birthday.
My birthday was a few weeks ago, I just passed the mid 50's.
I spent most of my life in the Canadian Armed Forces. I got to visit many countries around the world.
What I have learned is we are a lot better than a lot of countries out there.
My motto is: expect the unexpected.
My birthday was a few weeks ago, I just passed the mid 50's.
I spent most of my life in the Canadian Armed Forces. I got to visit many countries around the world.
What I have learned is we are a lot better than a lot of countries out there.
My motto is: expect the unexpected.
Willing to travel, Alberta, Canada
Happy birthday Irene! 77 years young! Will be 58 in December and feel better than I did at 40.
I'm 79. Been doing this since I retired at 62. Time do fly. Sometimes I have a prob if I don't remember what age I told I was when I registered!!!. Still hitting the road.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Happy belated birthday Senorita! And many more!
Happy Birthday!!!! I am 24 and I may not always comment, but I love learning from you guys.
Wow, Happy birthday, I have a hard time getting my precious mom to even walk around a store let alone getting her to shop. She is 78 years old she refuses to drive any more, even though she can. I am 58 and hope I age like you looking forward to it.
I work full time and shop the rest of the time. I will sleep when I die. Congratulations to your pep and vinegar. I hope I can be just like you when I grow up!
I work full time and shop the rest of the time. I will sleep when I die. Congratulations to your pep and vinegar. I hope I can be just like you when I grow up!
Happy birthday, Irene, and God bless you, dear!
I'm 60 years old, currently healing from my latest surgery--my left shoulder and rotor cuff. I had an operation to remove a slipped disc in my neck in March of this year.
At the end of 2012, I had two eight hour surgeries on my back, five days apart. I'm loaded with titanium roads and a cage in my lower body. My first back surgery was at the too-young age of 20. This all started when, at age 15, I helped my mother carry a console TV set upstairs and slipped two discs in my lower back. Ouch! So I've been in pain pretty much my entire life. I have still managed to work 30 years for the US Postal Service, marry a great guy, give birth to one splendid son and work at mystery shopping for the past three years. I enjoy it very much, but don't make more than a few extra bucks and some nice casual meals. My husband does it, too, and we enjoy going on some shops as a team.
I love dogs and have two--Sammi, a Yorkie-poo, and we most recently adopted Fudgie, a Pom-chi, from a rescue group. She looks like a miniature fox and is a sweet, affectionate little thing.
I worry that 60 means most of my life is behind me. My mother died at the age of 60, which doesn't help my fears.
Robinv
I'm 60 years old, currently healing from my latest surgery--my left shoulder and rotor cuff. I had an operation to remove a slipped disc in my neck in March of this year.
At the end of 2012, I had two eight hour surgeries on my back, five days apart. I'm loaded with titanium roads and a cage in my lower body. My first back surgery was at the too-young age of 20. This all started when, at age 15, I helped my mother carry a console TV set upstairs and slipped two discs in my lower back. Ouch! So I've been in pain pretty much my entire life. I have still managed to work 30 years for the US Postal Service, marry a great guy, give birth to one splendid son and work at mystery shopping for the past three years. I enjoy it very much, but don't make more than a few extra bucks and some nice casual meals. My husband does it, too, and we enjoy going on some shops as a team.
I love dogs and have two--Sammi, a Yorkie-poo, and we most recently adopted Fudgie, a Pom-chi, from a rescue group. She looks like a miniature fox and is a sweet, affectionate little thing.
I worry that 60 means most of my life is behind me. My mother died at the age of 60, which doesn't help my fears.
Robinv
Hey Irene,
Do you think Mshopping keeps you young? I'm looking at 70 in a few months and am in a small town that rarely offers MSing opportunities - mostly getting calls for the Boston markets which are about 60 miles of crosstowns traffic. And $15.00 bucks to boot!! When I turned 65 'my favorite' MSC dropped me like a hot potato despite my excellent ratings. I know better than to apply for clothing shops for women half my age (half my 'edge' I almost wrote, lol) but come on, I don't go naked and fast food is beyond doing and having a 'route' is dreamland for me.
Happy Birthday!
Do you think Mshopping keeps you young? I'm looking at 70 in a few months and am in a small town that rarely offers MSing opportunities - mostly getting calls for the Boston markets which are about 60 miles of crosstowns traffic. And $15.00 bucks to boot!! When I turned 65 'my favorite' MSC dropped me like a hot potato despite my excellent ratings. I know better than to apply for clothing shops for women half my age (half my 'edge' I almost wrote, lol) but come on, I don't go naked and fast food is beyond doing and having a 'route' is dreamland for me.
Happy Birthday!
I just turned 70 last month. I was concerned that I would not be able to shop because of my age. I guess that's not the case.
I have two adult children, 46 and 50. Three grandsons age 14, 15, and 20, I adore all of them.
I feel very young.
I owned my own wholesale, retail business for 25 years.
I am a licensed nurse also.
I started working when I was 14.
I am married and have been for 50 years! Imagine that! My husband and I make a day out of my shopping, banks, lunch, and the beach.
I started shopping when I retired. I love it! Keeps me up to date. I shop all types of shops, I do not video and don't plan on it. I work like most of you for many companies in the North Shore, Boston, and N.H. Now you know! I am fairly new to this site. I can enjoy this site because I can relate!
Happy shopping to all and to the Newbees good luck! Be patient!
I have two adult children, 46 and 50. Three grandsons age 14, 15, and 20, I adore all of them.
I feel very young.
I owned my own wholesale, retail business for 25 years.
I am a licensed nurse also.
I started working when I was 14.
I am married and have been for 50 years! Imagine that! My husband and I make a day out of my shopping, banks, lunch, and the beach.
I started shopping when I retired. I love it! Keeps me up to date. I shop all types of shops, I do not video and don't plan on it. I work like most of you for many companies in the North Shore, Boston, and N.H. Now you know! I am fairly new to this site. I can enjoy this site because I can relate!
Happy shopping to all and to the Newbees good luck! Be patient!
Happy Birthday Irene! I love your positive attitude. Think young, Stay young!
Thanks to all that have gotten some support from my post. My life has NOT been easy, I live alone the past 24 years, always
dreaming of "finding the one". These days I mostly do food jobs, choosing not to drive the freeways for 15.00, and have given up taking my 5 jobs in a day. I am taking it easier, but, (thank G__), am really healthy and active...enjoying my friends
more than ever, and an occasional trip....even have a beau. Marriage, no thanks, want the easy way out, marriage kills a romantic relationship. He comes here and I go to Fl. every few months. I will add, stay positive, a small ache and pain won't kill you, enjoy everyday, your kids, good food, whatever turns you on, and don't be guilty about it. The best to all, the forum has been great way to express negative and positive.....Cetties craziness made me laugh, Mary, Auston Mom and the rest of you (you know who you are, have been fun and a learning experience, all the "what are you having for dinner", so much fun.
I do believe my seven years MSng has helped my mind, my memory is better than pre-MSing, having some purpose, feeling
part of something is a good thing. Taking pride in my brilliant beautiful daughter has been a reward as to a job well done in raising her....she is the love of my life!!
Happy shopping
dreaming of "finding the one". These days I mostly do food jobs, choosing not to drive the freeways for 15.00, and have given up taking my 5 jobs in a day. I am taking it easier, but, (thank G__), am really healthy and active...enjoying my friends
more than ever, and an occasional trip....even have a beau. Marriage, no thanks, want the easy way out, marriage kills a romantic relationship. He comes here and I go to Fl. every few months. I will add, stay positive, a small ache and pain won't kill you, enjoy everyday, your kids, good food, whatever turns you on, and don't be guilty about it. The best to all, the forum has been great way to express negative and positive.....Cetties craziness made me laugh, Mary, Auston Mom and the rest of you (you know who you are, have been fun and a learning experience, all the "what are you having for dinner", so much fun.
I do believe my seven years MSng has helped my mind, my memory is better than pre-MSing, having some purpose, feeling
part of something is a good thing. Taking pride in my brilliant beautiful daughter has been a reward as to a job well done in raising her....she is the love of my life!!
Happy shopping
Live consciously....
61 here. I still feel young inside even though I visit more and more doctors : )
The one big blessing of getting older is that I'm comfortable and secure about being who I am!
The one big blessing of getting older is that I'm comfortable and secure about being who I am!
Well, 66 is just around the corner. I thought of sending the scheduler for one of my favorite shops a message. The shops require that you be 65 or younger.... boo-hoo (soon).
No regrets as far as age goes. Yes, I am a bit slower and maybe ache a little more first thing in the morning. But, then I think how blessed I am to be seeing morning and I get going.
Happiest of birthdays to you, Irene! Geve 'em H*!!
No regrets as far as age goes. Yes, I am a bit slower and maybe ache a little more first thing in the morning. But, then I think how blessed I am to be seeing morning and I get going.
Happiest of birthdays to you, Irene! Geve 'em H*!!
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