Divorcing my mother-in-law , buying shingles and re-roofing my house , putting myself through college . Investing in real estate and doing all the maintenance of my properties , myself . Retiring ! Yeah !

I think all the times that I've gone out of my way to push myself out of my comfort zone; that have made me grow in confidence and as a person.

divorce, hands down.

Breaking out of a controlling, co-dependent 14 year relationship... Tipped me into an ensuing 15 years of unhinged, mental turmoil and rebuilding, but I finally feel like I'm getting out the other side.

15 years ago, I could never have believed I'd be happy, married to the one woman I'd always admired and wanted and with a gorgeous child who rocks my world.

Takes some courage sometimes, but throwing your life in the air and starting again is usually worth it.

Moving to Thailand.

It is a tie between getting my divorce and retiring. I loved my profession and miss parts of it, but not much. I moved to my daughter and son in law's farm, at my own little house. I have my horses, dog and cat, and help on the farm. It is heavenly.

Retirement, by far. No grandkids yet, but I live reasonably close to my daughter.

Wow, love your beard!
wish mine would grow in like that...

Being with whom you want to be , is a good reason for being where you are .