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I'm happy to see that you're alive & well. I really enjoy listening to you & am glad things are going so good for you. I agree with all your advice, too. God bless!

I got into watercolor last year. Its so fun! Thanks for being real and doing what you want when you want. Thats the way to do it!

I was wondering where you went. When this video came up, I assumed you were back. Then I realized for some reason I am not getting you videos on my YT feed.

Hi Wendy, thank you so much for that wonderful message. I've been dealing with a medical family crisis with my mother, and I have no support from my siblings. I'm in transition to moving and feeling so down. I have 2 years to go before I can retire from my government job. I'm so tired and dealing with so much and I find your videos so uplifting and comforting. ❤😢

I’m sick and tired of working and commuting and having no time for myself. I’m very much like you living life single. I’m 59 years old but if I retire at 62 I will only get $2000 from Social Security. That’s only enough for my mortgage. I would love to hear how you make it work and how much is a good amount to have in your 401(k)?

I am a rebel at heart. I do my own thing, I am no ones puppet. I do question everything. If we dont, we will fall prey to things out there in the world. This reminds me of a time I was looking to buy a car(financing it) the office woman had a stack of papers, shuffling them, handing me them to sign, I wanted to read them. She was getting frustrated, then one paper(I dont recall what it was, it wasnt good, very shady) I said no thank you and stood up and left. A friend that was with me was embarrassed and asked why I did that. It was a scam! The manager of the lot called me to try and save face. Needless to say I didnt buy a vehicle at that time and would never go back to that dealership. Love hearing your kitty singing! LOL here I am talking to your kitty when you held him up.

😍 My new passport is coming! I am ready to get out of town! Nice to see you

How long did you stay in Albania and did you like it? I thought I might go next summer there and to Greece.

Oh, and i too dod the no biy in 2024🎉😮

Age 63 left job in August. Enjoying time off. Was away from home 14 hours a day... couldn't do it anymore. Joined senior center and happiness with new friends and freebies like services and food. Slowed down and still dealing with expenses, which is OK! LOVE listening to your experiences and outlook on life. You're amazing.

Retired at 51 about 18 months ago.🩷Best decision for me, my health, and my life after 30 years at same mental health agency. Hubby retires in 14 months at age 56 1/2. We are ready to simplify and sit back and enjoy ourselves. We have lived within our means and don’t need much to be happy!❤

Grow up...go be homeless

I just quit my job at 59. I am just tired. Good for you to do things you way. I agree living overseas is not all it is worth. 😂

Hey Wendy! So good to see you again... I am battling some real health issues here in Denver, but trying to stay positive, so I can get the hell outta here & go somewhere else. I'd like to travel to a few places first and see where my body feels good. Get some fresh air. Yeah man, I am so done with how the world is now with social media/AI....I keep thinking I have to fit into all that, but now I am just accepting that I am old school, and I know that fake stuff does not make me happy!!

if ur in jacksonville u might enjoy the grisham novel from 2012: the racketeer. the take on fla is interesting. as for music, yes love the cure; my record collection for the last 15 yrs is mostly right here on yt, along w/ the equiv of magazines, all in my playlist library, basically a public treasure trove. living in my 28th town by 50something; bit by travel bug when young:) karl lagerfeld quote sums up my outlook: when asked about his work habits, "i dont work. i do what i love under the best possible circumstances, that is not work." plz eleborate on albania, it is intriguing, jp and amelia (here on yt) were there this yr. recently considered a new trading course, but the (topnotch/well regarded pro) teacher charges $20k to learn his system... be interested to hear ur study protocol re: trading derivatives. solo, gen-x, travelin catlovers unite!

I was just thinking about you a few days ago! Nice to see a video update from you! My husband and I both retired at an earlier age and we are loving it!

Good to see you back and glad you're well. Yes at this stage of life we need to do our own thing and not listen to all the opinions out there that might not be right for us. I am currently listening to the thriller the dream home by T.M Logan which is great. Renting for a while is great idea while you consider what to do next..I am thinking of doing that too 😊

Us boomers are tired and want to retire too.

I just invest in index funds tracking the s&p500 and some blue chips. I don’t day trade. I am retired at 38, almost 3 years now. Yes, I do have a husband, that works still from home, his job is fairly easy breezy, he just makes a few calls here and there and has unlimited sick days (Finland) and has 7 weeks of vacation time a year!! Most importantly he works from home.

My biggest wish is connection with like-minded but that's the most difficult thing.

OMG Wendy 👧Good to see you looking great! I'm okay; won't elaborate too much on my trauma but I lost my job in June due to a polite 'early retirement' termination LOL. I have the opportunity to go back to vocational retraining and achieved my state and national certifications but guess what? due to good ole age discrimination (66yo) and pathetic blacklisting from a past employer, I have no choice but to throw in the towel and just try to enjoy life. So glad to hear you are doing well and doing things YOUR WAY. You go GF! Welcomed to come visit and hangout anytime in Southeast Wisconsin!🌹🦋✍

Just turned 55. Wasn't my plan but made a split second decision to quit my job in 2020 due to all the nonsense that was going on. I thoroughly enjoyed the first few years of "freedom" but lately I feel kind of lost I guess. I actively trade the markets but never was able to grasp the idea of options enough to give it a try. Nice to see a vid pop up from you, Wendy.

Thanks for the updates and what you're planning next. As a retired person, it takes a lot of activities/hobbies to fill a 24 hr day everyday for the rest of your life. Many volunteer or take part time work to fill their time and travel is always expensive. Maintaining your health is the most important for without that you won't be able to many of the other activities. Enjoy your time in Florida..

I love that your writing. I wrote and published one book, I'm trying to write the 2nd, but it's been really difficult to write for some reason. I don't know if it's any good.

My 54 year old gen X body made the final decision with my burned out, tired mind. I was diagnosed with a plethora of health issues 2 years ago and couldn't do the 9-5 soul sucking, trying to keep with the millennial suck ups, rat race anymore!! I hired an attorney and fought for my retirement after going above and beyond for over 20 years at the same job. Biggest lesson I learned....."the man" doesn't give a shit about you. Thank God my family has helped me through the last few years. Im reading "the body keeps score" .....we Gen X'ers grew up fast, did what we had to do, and didn't complain.....this book explains how living in survival mode changes your brain, and you can't sustain that kind of life. Im trying to get mentally and physically well. I live in Massachusetts and you don't want to live up here. New England is great place to visit...then leave!!

Love your community for us old schoolers ❤😊

Hey Wendy! You popped into my mind a few days ago wondering how things were going. I'm quietly living a parallel life and asking myself the very same things. I'll be 56 soon. Thank you for sharing. It really means a lot.

i'm feeling the same! So done but i think financially I will need to hold on another 3 years or so before I retire. I'm debt free and no mortgage but it's still hard to jump into retirement.

Hi Wendy! Welcome back!! Did you take your cats with you to Spain? We really missed you 💕

Hello and welcome back! It's so good to see you and hear your voice. You look calm and peaceful. Sometimes a change is what we need, whatever the change may be. I live in Southwest Florida and recently have been dealing with preparations and then repairs after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Fortunately these storms were not as devastating (in my area) as Ian a few years back. I just finished reading Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt. It was the best book I've read in a while. I highly recommend it. Lately I enjoy listening to LCD Soundsystem. Their sound is very soothing and hypnotic to my ears. Keep taking care of yourself, and don't be a stranger!

Hello Wendy 👋👋. I’ve not worked up the nerve to try options.

Fellow tired Gen xer here. Watching your video was like listening to my mind this past year. It’s refreshing to know there are others feeling the same way. Great video!

So I got a WOW! seeing you here. Today, at work, you randomly popped in my head! I wondered how things were going in Spain and if I missed a video. Then tried to recall the channel name, I knew it was Wendy... I come home, and here you are! All is well here in Ohio, especially after Nov 5th 😉. Good to see you back on here.

Good to see you Wendy!

Maybe you have been around Wendy .. but my YT hasn't shown your content for AGES ! Good seein' y'all 😊 xx

I squealed when I saw a new video!! WOOHOO!! I think things are going to turn around here for a lot of us. Excited about weekly videos too!

Glad to see you again 🙂

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I am 64 living in Sweden. I totally agree with the cellphone stuff and that kids nowadays live in a complete different world than we did. I have my son in the Usa and 2 small grandchilds. And a daughteer in Sweden. I like what you are talking about.

I watched your video a year ago. You still don't have any friends?

Love to hear all of this! If I could find a remote job, I’d leave CA and move to Europe. All my family lives in Serbia and I’d go in a heartbeat. Cost of living is so much cheaper and people are so much happier.

What is the name of the company you used for the apostle and translation?

Just popping in to see how you are. Hoping you're quiet because you're busy MOVING!!!! Can't wait for an update!

Hope everything ok, Wendy, missing you on here!

Hello. New to your channel. I’m in my 50’s too…Gen X. 🥰 Wondering if you are okay. Love to see and here more from you.

Hi Wendy, just checking in to see how you’re doing. Hoping all is well! 😊🎃

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Oh Wendy! I hadn't seen any videos of yours and was wondering how your no buy year was going so I looked you up today and found this video! God Bless your journey! Now I have to binge the rest of your videos!

"A woman with no friends or a small circle is one of the most secure women you'll ever meet. She values quality over quantity and has built a life of peace by leaving behind fake friends drama and gossip. Her confidence comes from within not from others' approval She's perfectly content with her own company and doesn't need a crowd to feel complete . Her small circle is built on trust and loyalty and she won't waste time on relationships that don't matter . So never underestimate a woman like this because she's already validated herself. " - @chrisgqperry

Learning to find help for things..and asking for it. There always seems to be aomeone who can help with anything. I am careful with groups in general because they become political and some are there for power. I am not religious in any way. But I do daily inner work, movement, and learn at least one thing. And get out for lunch or coffee.. human interaction.