About Me
My name is Kay, I’m a baby boomer (ahem…over 45 actually I’m 53) and I grew up in Montreal. I was raised in a immigrant Scottish WASP family consisting of loving (yet somewhat flawed - aren’t they all) parents, and my sister Jean who started as my tormentor and later - as we matured became my best friend.
As a young woman, I was very driven to start a family of my own – wanting very badly to become a mother. I became a young wife at 18 years old, then a mother to my first of three sons at 20. I worked very hard as a stay-at-home-mom, dedicating my time almost exclusively to them and our little family of five.
When my youngest was in kindergarten it was time for me to update my skills and prepare to return to the workforce. It was difficult to compete with people so much younger than myself however, I worked very hard to get to where I am today including doing a certificate in Human Resources and training in Six Sigma.
Within the next five years, I will retire from my career in aviation and embark upon my new adventure.My plan is to become a life coach. I have realized that through my mentoring of many people over the years that I take joy in seeing people succeed and attain their goals.
I now have three grown sons, one grandson with another grandchild on the way, a younger handsome husband. I have many wonderful friends for which I am deeply grateful.
My life has consisted (to this point) of great joys and great sorrows, all of which have made me the person I am today. I was born an old soul, have lost a great deal and learned a lot along the way. I am a child of an alcoholic parent, lost my Mother at age 15 and I grew up very fast.
This year I went through a transformation from a size 16 to a size 8.
I’ve started this blog for the opportunity to share some of my stories and points of view – perhaps my opinions (or dare I say…wisdom?) may help some of my readers to make sense of their own lives.
I look forward to sharing my experiences with you and receiving your feedback.
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Kay - you are an inspiration for me too. I will read and follow and comment with great interest. Keep going girl!
Hi Kay,
Thanks for reaching out. What a wonderful site. I enjoyed reading, absorbing and indeed relating to much of your writing. I wouldn’t be afraid of the “wisdom” moniker - as there are many, many young “Kays” that can learn from your sharing.
Cheers,
Jeff
Hi Kay. I stumbled upon your web site. Who designed it? It’s very well done. I am also curious as to it’s purpose. Why do you publicly air all your life’s minutiae, is it cathartic for you? I’m sure this site’s creation is a work of love for you, does it also generate monetary revenue through ads? You certainly appear to be a multifaceted individual with excellent writing skills. It’s refreshing to read.
Robert, I’m happy you stumbled upon my site. It was my eldest son who had the idea for the blog and designed the site and my middle son and his girlfriend are designing the final product (stay tuned). The site does not generate revenue however, I am not adverse to this as long as the ads follow my values and it is done in a way to enhance the site. You’re right, writing is cathartic to me, makes me relax and the positive feedback I’ve received has encouraged me and confirmed that there is a place for a blog like mine. Also, my longer term project is to become a life coach. This allows me to build a community of people who know me. Bottom line, I love people and I have had some interesting learning experiences and want to share them. Please visit again. Your feedback is genuinely appreciated.
hello Kay, Hope all is well with you. Im well and very busy with numerous venture I started since a saw you last time. Sorry for just responding to your invitation on face book. As you can see I don’t frequent face book that mutch. I have to say that Im quite impress with your web site. You always been an inspiration to me and to other around you. I will visit more ofthen. Take care
Serge
What a wonderful blog you have hear - tons of wisdom and inspiration. Keep up a great work. Plus the blog is designed beautifully, be sure to complement the designer.
Great job to all who worked on your blog!
Thank you for stopping by Casey. The idea was my eldest son’s but I’ve had a great time writing it because I find it relaxing. I have a very stressful job and this is a creative outlet for me. The butterly represents my Sister who I lost to cancer in 1992. I will definitely pass on your compliment to my son’s girlfriend who did the design. Please come back often.
When I read your blog title The Kay Way, what crossed my mind was Mary Kay. I read her book and I thought this blog is just like the book which aim to empower women. Well, the funny thing is I thought the photo was Mary Kay, then I realized it’s you. So, what else can I say, you are very beautiful
Tonette,
Honestly that is one of the nicest things anyone could say to me. Thank you for the encouragement and I’m going to pick up that book about Mary Kay.
I hope you will come back and read often.
Hello Kay,
I found your blog through entrecard as you were kind enough to advertise on my blog. As I never accept an advertisment without first looking at the advertisers blog it brought me here.
Reading your posts was extremely interesting and motivating, so now I am following you and warmly recomend others to visit this blog.
Wish you all the best with your projects and am so delighted to learn how well you are doing.
Keep up the good work and looking forward to coming back soon.
All the best
Coralie
you are an inspiration ms.kay…:)
it’s so great to read your articles…:)
have a nice day..:)
Ron, thank you for writing to me. I’m glad you enjoy the blog and I enjoy sharing my writing with you. come back often please.