2010 started out wonderfully. I had a great job, a reconnected friendship in 2009 that evolved into a relationship. Pretty terrific start at age 50.
Not so fast.
By 2011, the boyfriend part of the relationship ended. Six months into a 3 1/2 year unemployment phase which made the best time in my life go to its worst. The great job in 2010 wasn't so great anymore. I was assigned a new boss and my job duties changed. So I quit.
My spirits got lifted in 2012 when the San Francisco Giants showed their perseverance and resilience in overcoming elimination in 2 post season matches versus the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals. They go to the World Series and sweep the heavily favored Detroit Tigers. It is their second World Series title in 2 years.
In November 2013, my Dad passed away. He had been in and out of the hospital for nearly a year. I’m still unemployed and must consider moving out of San Francisco. Less than 3 weeks after my return from New York for his funeral, my situation began to improve. A company recruiter contacted me on Christmas Eve regarding a job opening I applied to a day earlier on craigslist. I am tendered an offer in January 2014. Next month will be my sixth anniversary.
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| Flyers offer letter, January 2014 |
Sherman and Kat got married in May. Mom passed away Labor Day weekend. It was the same day I made plans to have lunch with the old friend/former boyfriend. This is the last picture I have of Mom. The photo was taken with her sister Sue and Sherman on August 8.
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| Sherman, Mom (L), Aunt Sue (R) |
On to 2017. I bowl for the first and only time (so far?), an officially sanctioned 600 series. I end the season with the highest women's average on my Wednesday night league. It is also my first trip to Europe, a family trip to Rome, then a Mediterranean cruise to Italy, Spain and France.
For 2018, I attended my 40th high school reunion in August. In November, Sherman and Kat give birth to an extraordinary, adorably handsome baby boy.
I end the decade with a return to living solo again in May 2019. I lived with a roommate since October 2014. Along with his girlfriend almost half the time from 2016 to 2019. In June, I drive to Los Angeles to reconnect with Mom's cousin Jack's family at their reunion. It had been 45+ years since I last saw them. Best part was to see pictures of Mom's childhood home in China.
In November, we celebrate golden child's (nephew) first birthday with a family cruise to Mexico, Honduras and Belize.
Have a safe and wonderful New Year. Upward and onward to 60.
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