We Deserve a Getaway

“What do you do?” Almost always, this question finds its way into a conversation between two people or among many after the standard introductions have been made. It’s like what we do and not who we are defines our being. Sometimes we are even judged by how busy we are or how much idle time we have.

Meet four women – Bianca, Bettina, Vikki and Minnie.

Bianca is in her mid-twenties. A professional model, host and motivational speaker. Passionate about fashion and her other crafts. A natural nurturer. A single mother. She is witty and wise way beyond her years. She speaks what’s on her mind, you may just fall off your seat or roll in laughter. She has titles to her name but we just don’t care.

Bettina is in her early fifties. But don’t be fooled. “Mommy Boop” to many, she can hang out with just about any one, it doesn’t matter what age. She may dish out words of wisdom or just read you like “Madame Auring”. Numbers is her game but being semi-retired, Farmville is now her game. She is most passionate about her adorable grandson who in no time will call her “Mamoo”, short for “Mama Boop”. She has a title to her name but we just don’t care.

Vikki, my twin, has just turned golden. But take a second look now as they say 50 is the new 40. Passionate about her well-being, passionate about dance. She takes care of herself physically by engaging in pilates and boxing. She keeps her spirit alive with flamenco and belly dancing, taking her to their places of origin while indulging her other passion - travel. Having a part-time career, she too has a title to her name but we just don’t care.

I am Minnie, and I have just turned golden. But I too deserve a second look as they say 50 is the new 40. I too am passionate about my well-being. To keep physically fit I engage in pilates, yoga, cycling and swimming. And to keep my senses alive, I experiment with smells and flavors. The kitchen is my playground. I am passionate about cooking. Having turned this to a small business, I too have a title to my name but we just don’t care.

This is our story. Four women, sharing lots of laughter, just accepting of who we are.

“What do you do?” Do I hear it from you too? It doesn’t really matter. Four women, that’s just what we are – passionate about our lives, confident in who we have become and deserving of some idle time.

So do we deserve a getaway?