Joys of Retirement at Chateau De La Mer (Seaside Garden Paradise): 1998: Photo Trip Down Memory Lane-Activities in Maryland

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

1998: Photo Trip Down Memory Lane-Activities in Maryland

During VP Gloria Macapagal Arroyo visit in Washington, DC, 1998, Bottom: Dr and Dr William Candelario's visit to our home in Maryland

Cherry Blossom Time at the Tidal Basin,the Capitol Mall, Washington, DC

My Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Award from FDA, 1998

FDA-Asian Week Celebration

Filipino-American Centennial Celebration and Parade showing off our Red Toyota Convertible at the Parade in Pennsylvania Avenue and near the White House

Olga and Lito Quiazon ( Macrine's first cousin) with us at The PAFC Grand Ball

Senator Lugar at the Grand Ball and the Moriones Ladies at the Parade

My Paranngal Chemistry Senior Citizen Award

Invitation to the Presidential Award Dinner in Malacanang Palace, Manila, Philippines

Growing white Grapes in my backyard in Colesville, Maryland. My nieces and nephew visiting us at our home in Hammonton Rd.
Besides white grapes I was able to grow bitter melon (amplalaya) in my garden.

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Joys of Retirement at Chateau De La Mer, Marinduque, Philippines

I have been retired from USFDA since 2002. At first, I feel I have lost my identity as an individual or have lost my contribution to society. However, within a few weeks all these feelings were gone. It started when my wife and I started baby sitting one of our grandchildren. As some economics professor states: "Your children are your capital investments, but your grandchildren are your profits. That is why you love your grandchildren more than your children". I really agree with the statement. Retirement also gives you lots of time to do things you like to do, such as your hobbies and of course travel. In my case, I turned my hobby of gardening and landscaping into a small business in the Philippines. This endeavor was planned about five years before 2002. That year my wife and I started construction of our retirement home in Boac, Marinduque , Philippines. The next year we built a beach house, followed by a Conference Hall two years later. Needless to say, planning and executing the landscaping was a challenge and very enjoyable. With the help of local labor, I not only enjoy the time gardening and landscaping, but also help improved the economic situation of the province by providing work and jobs to the local residents. With plenty of time, I have engaged into two specific activities as follows: First, I created a website for my small business. By trial and error, I created and design the website, www.chateaudumer.com I have never been a computer nerd or expert. But with plenty of time and patience, the fruits of my labor could be enjoyed if you visit the website above. The second activity, I have not done before was to utilize on-line activities, such as shopping, paying bills ( save you stamps) and playing computer games in the Internet. I really enjoyed playing duplicate bridge on line. You play with players all over the world and can chat in between games. But be careful, you are not spending too much time in the computer. It is very addictive. With a lots of time, my wife and I devoted more time on our favorite humanitarian project. For the last 15 years, we have been involved with medical mission to the province of Marinduque. For details please visit the website: www.marinduqueinternational.org As a summary, the joy one gets on retirement is very specific for an individual. Some enjoy their free time by learning new activities, getting involved with humanitarian projects or spending more time with their grandchildren. Others hate it, since they missed their former jobs and co-workers. Others with no children still enjoy retirement by traveling, turning their hobbies into business or more community involvement. Of course those that retire and hate it, is believe to die earlier than those that enjoy their retirement years. So, plan your retirement as early as you can. The happier you are on retirement, the longer you will live.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

1998: Photo Trip Down Memory Lane-Activities in Maryland

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