I have just started this blog and I have hardly made any posts.
There is a good reason. I had surgery last week to remove the right side of my thyroid. Having a health issue always makes me rethink my values and what is important. What I had previously stressed out about is not so important anymore.
Australia has a good public health system so I have not had health insurance. Now I am beginning to rethink. I have my house insured and the contents. Also the car. Why is the family not insured?
My husband had to take time off work to take care of me. What would happen if I had a long term illness. I have no parents or brothers and sisters.
I am glad we do have an emergency fund but now I know we need more.
I would so much love to be self sufficient and have no debt. I can’t wait until this day arrives.
1 Comment
October 1, 2008 at 1:45 am
I know what you mean. I just turned 60 and am taking a serious look at retirement options. I have my health, love my job and could work another 10 years, but I do need to re-evaluate goals and make some decisions about my future and what I want out of the next half of my life. I do wish you a speedy recovery and hope you reach that goal of self-sufficiency in the land down under.