Hi all
I retired 3 years ago. At first I found it a very difficult place to be. I had planned for retirement - and taken all the excellent advice out there about not just stopping and entering into a void. But not working was not easy. I Was a self confessed workaholic. And have always found self indulgence difficult. I do need counselling! I missed ( and still do) the thrill of being in business.
Anyway the transition was gradually and successfully made over the first two years.
I have done some simple things. Now I have a Dog. And walk a lot which I find very very enjoyable indeed. Plus the bonus of health benefits. I have enjoyed training her ...very challenging at times!
I have learnt to play the Ukulele and the Banjolele. The former has led me into a local Uke Band which I love. And I have made very many new (Uke) friends. Two months ago I led an 18 song social concert something which seemed impossible two years ago when I started playing. So achieving things is still there within me - just different and probably much more enjoyable.
The guilt over not working is still there but gets less and less over time. I blame my taskmaster Father for this.
I have enjoyed writing over 13500 words of childhood memories. And researching my family background.
So,overall it’s been a good time.
We none of us know what’s around the corner ( see posts about my Prostate Cancer). So what we must all do is to simply have a ball doing whatever floats your boat. For as long as we can. I am 71 and have set myself that target for the next 10 years and then hopefully the 10 years after that.
Cheers.
