tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post7051379808966259639..comments2023-12-20T02:16:15.132-08:00Comments on The Fifty Factor: Lesson LearnedJoanna Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-43476835753667735372013-09-06T19:47:24.768-07:002013-09-06T19:47:24.768-07:00Retirement almost killed me, especially since it w...Retirement almost killed me, especially since it wasn't voluntary but because of massive budget cuts to Public Health. After 21 years as a forensic nurse ( and with some mobility problems ), I couldn't just be transferred to another nursing position for the city of San Francisco. Forensic jobs are are to find and no one else paid the city and county of San Francisco salaries so I took my pension and cried a lot. Finally, because I had so many friends in India...and because I could actually afford to live here for part of each year, I boarded my first flight to Mumbai. <br /><br />It's been though to give up my home and make adjustments. I miss my nursing profession on a daily basis. I wasn't ready to retir...but I am glad I got to spend time in India. <br /><br />I may not get back here...though I have a ten year visa. Getting old makes travel harder...perhaps, my visits won't be six months but two. I do have that sweet little granddaughter I need to see more often - since my son keeps forgetting he had skype.<br />RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-61296931995835130962013-07-22T01:15:24.036-07:002013-07-22T01:15:24.036-07:00Here's a Scottish joke for you - I pour whisky...Here's a Scottish joke for you - I pour whisky on my hair. It grows in half cut...Hope you are well, JJ.Mike Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720759712556479993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-60275927227494602162013-07-18T22:08:21.000-07:002013-07-18T22:08:21.000-07:00Well, I clearly know nothing about quilts, because...Well, I clearly know nothing about quilts, because from here, that 2nd pic looks fine. <br /><br />(btw, I'm coming to L.A. soon...you'll be hearing from me.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145627510439227985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-59241800921926674352013-07-17T04:55:37.747-07:002013-07-17T04:55:37.747-07:00Wow, I love you quilt -- even after it was washed!...Wow, I love you quilt -- even after it was washed! You've got a wonderful gift, and patience! I used to do more needlework when I was in college, and even as a young mom. Now that I have more time, you'd think I would get back to it ... hmmmm...<br /><br />Hope summer is going well for you!Things that make me happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108043873341343790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-71351129679144347352013-07-16T21:39:07.441-07:002013-07-16T21:39:07.441-07:00My husband's family is from Ohio! I love it th...My husband's family is from Ohio! I love it there. AiringMyLaundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-29452633858708963162013-07-16T17:54:06.288-07:002013-07-16T17:54:06.288-07:00You're a wise and talented lady.You're a wise and talented lady.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-76865298246123240212013-07-16T17:10:56.889-07:002013-07-16T17:10:56.889-07:00Still looks wonderful to me!! And, quilts should l...Still looks wonderful to me!! And, quilts should look worn and loved!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-25862006092507300472013-07-16T13:29:57.414-07:002013-07-16T13:29:57.414-07:00I always thought I wanted to learn to quilt, but I...I always thought I wanted to learn to quilt, but I've learned I really don't have the patience and would rather buy one...or use the ones I have that my great-grandmothers made. Yours is still lovely, but I can imagine how disappointing it had to be at first when it wasn't what you expected. I love that pattern!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-71005750312485120942013-07-16T13:02:54.623-07:002013-07-16T13:02:54.623-07:00I like your ending: Don't sweat the small stuf...I like your ending: Don't sweat the small stuff. Everything you mentioned caused frustration or a questioning of a decision once made, but it's all done now with more lessons lurking in the shadows. :) Your quilt is beautiful and shows how talented you are!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-68022664965449855692013-07-16T12:00:55.297-07:002013-07-16T12:00:55.297-07:00I've learned to check you out because you'...I've learned to check you out because you've had so many experiences like mine. On the other hand, I cut my own bangs, while you seem to have been like my goody-two shoes sister, who never seemed to do anything wrong. <br /><br />Oh did I mention that rolling your sister's hair in Evening of Paris perfume will make you both vomit all night? Especially if you sleep with her. Dianneschmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comhttp://schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-37324353182723357192013-07-16T11:05:06.399-07:002013-07-16T11:05:06.399-07:00Your quilting is beautiful, and you've much mo...Your quilting is beautiful, and you've much more personality and warmth than Martha Stewart. <br /><br />I've learned how much more there is to learn. I thought I previously had it all figured out. How naive I was.<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-46227093738048496742013-07-16T09:26:56.078-07:002013-07-16T09:26:56.078-07:00I so admire your quilting pictures! Kudos for the...I so admire your quilting pictures! Kudos for the effort, and for the beautiful end product. I once washed an antique quilt that had been handed down...it died. I felt bad and promised myself to someday make a replica. You inspire me. I, too, love the old pictures of when we were little and in our teens. What a time that was. I'm learning to set reasonable goals, and go for them...without fear! Great post!noexcuseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149834972952594159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-71470991206653682132013-07-16T08:16:33.651-07:002013-07-16T08:16:33.651-07:00I love this post, Joanna! I'm so glad you stop...I love this post, Joanna! I'm so glad you stopped by so I got your blog address! I've learned a lot of those lessons too -- but one that I will be taking on is the retirement issue in a month or two. My job (for 32 years) has been both high profile and many hours and while I'm looking forward for time to be creative, sleep in, maybe exercise more -- it's also a little scary socially! <br /><br />I think I must look down some more posts!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-63883613985170945922013-07-16T07:41:37.262-07:002013-07-16T07:41:37.262-07:00I still think it's awfully cool that you made ...I still think it's awfully cool that you made a quilt! <br />I've learned that there IS such a thing as dewberries and wineberries, how to recognize stinging nettle and not to apply lotion before doing yoga!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-33183470350383984002013-07-16T07:34:13.818-07:002013-07-16T07:34:13.818-07:00I've learned I haven't learned enough. To...I've learned I haven't learned enough. To this day, since my forensic nursing job ended - four years and five months ago - I am still in mourning. I lost part of myself and my identity. I miss my professional colleagues, the work itself and feeling that I was doing something important with my life. <br /><br />Of course, though I haven't cruised since my work ended - I do miss that, having done 80 in about 20 years. With these long India stays, I am still traveling in a manner I can afford so that's good...but I remember the days of getting all glitzy and dining at the captain's table and, sometimes, I miss that.<br /><br />I remember that big four bedroom home I rented, filled to the brim with "collections" - 500 cookbooks, mushrooms, elephants, etc - & I've learned that I can do without most of that!!! Most of it was given away, the rest is in a large storage unit. <br /><br />I LOVE eating out, always have...enjoy writing Trip Advisor and Yelp reviews ( that's my <br />excuse )...I remember all the needlework and decoupage I used to do...now it is limited to Christmas stockings - I've got my little granddaugter, Harper Ann's, to work on here in India...I'd better quit<br />procrastinating.<br /><br />This post of yours was wonderful. I can relate to it in so many waysRNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-7413679809295337342013-07-16T06:34:21.286-07:002013-07-16T06:34:21.286-07:00Your pictures from the past are priceless....great...Your pictures from the past are priceless....great illustrations of lessons learned. <br />The quilt is a work of art no matter what the colors are.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-68192947824820109322013-07-16T03:19:32.419-07:002013-07-16T03:19:32.419-07:00I loved reading your life lessons! )
The quilt is...I loved reading your life lessons! )<br />The quilt is really gorgeous - even after the wash.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-57462054546198178592013-07-15T21:27:30.131-07:002013-07-15T21:27:30.131-07:00Awww it still looks very lovely to me but I imagin...Awww it still looks very lovely to me but I imagine it was disappointing at the time. Funny how somethings go full circle... at least in the way of memories.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-51953964484284945932013-07-15T19:45:11.893-07:002013-07-15T19:45:11.893-07:00You learned some valuable lessons there, JJ. I thi...You learned some valuable lessons there, JJ. I think the quilt may not be what you intended, but it is still very beautiful! I've also learned not to sweat the small stuff. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-39191900519756510542013-07-15T19:23:33.807-07:002013-07-15T19:23:33.807-07:00smiles...sorry the quilt bled...love the colors in...smiles...sorry the quilt bled...love the colors in it...the quilt my gramma made is one of my fav covers...i save it for fall cause its a little ragged now...<br /><br />smiles on the hair cut...i learned from my little brother that no matter how much pepper you try to put on your mashed potatoes in protest, your mom will make you eat every bite...oh my...ha<br /><br />some good learning there jj...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.com