Life After 85

Lydia Deveras enjoys nature and socializing in Stockholm, Sweden

Euro-Pinoy seniors are increasing in number in Europe. We would like to highlight and honor their presence amongst us. In this new Life After 85 page, let us learn from them and be inspired by their lives. If you or someone you know would like to be featured on this page, please reach out. 

When and why did you come to Sweden?

I first came to Sweden in 1975 for holidays. In 1995, I decided to come back, get married and stay for good. I had several years of foreign assignments with the United Nations.

What was the best thing that happened to you in Sweden?

Well, I consider landing a good office job with SwedTel, an affiliate of Telia, as the best thing that happened to me, as I really enjoyed working with Swedes.

The best and the worst usually goes hand in hand. What was the worst thing that happened to you?

After several years of being married, I had to divorce from my husband. It did not work for some reasons.

How do you keep yourself physically fit and healthy?

As you know, Stockholm, where I live, is surrounded by vast forests. I love walking a lot. Walking and picking mushrooms and berries in the forests during autumn is so wonderful. Walks in nature or parks as often as I could or just sitting in green areas and parks watching or socializing with friends.  Listening to music, dancing with the music as a form of exercise, practicing mild yoga alone or with some groups, spending time in the library reading English newspapers and magazines. Yearly travels to the Philippines and several times to the USA to be with my siblings and their families.  

Do  you have any words of wisdom or advice to share with our readers?

Life is how you make it.