The land of endless weekends is where I hang my shingle now.

One of my best friends told me the other day, he has decided to work a little longer in his profession before hanging up his nameplate. It’s probably a good decision for him if he doesn’t keep extending it beyond that next point.

I’ve seen so many reactions to this next chapter in their lives. Retirement is a big leap for some. I know 2 that are close, that have to work the rest of their lives. And they certainly don’t want to. And I suspect I’ll know more along the line in that spot.

There are a few others that I think will work till they drop because either they love what they do so much or don’t know what else they would do without it.

I thought retirement would be wonderful, and it is so far. I miss work, but I don’t. I miss some people and challenges but I’m good now without any of it.

In some ways having the decision made for me was a blessing in disguise. There was a cutback at our company and either take a buyout or be laid off. I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed but I got this one right.

I was entertaining thoughts of part-time work but that is out the window. The last 4 months have allowed me to get to the place I didn’t know I could be in. I’ve experienced the land of endless weekends. And I’m thriving in this role both mentally and physically.

At one time in life, I thought I would have a real problem walking away from work that I loved. I’m so glad that wasn’t the case.

Some could be because I had a plan, prepared in advance. I talked to others, thought a bit, read on it a bit, and when it came time, bada bing. As the end to so many jokes go, – So far, so good.

Random Thoughts of the Day

• What others think only matters if you think it does.
• I’ve been far less productive today than possible but I’m just as happy as if I had been.
• I’m going to try to cook every other day this week.
• It’s been a day without music. I knew I felt there was something odd about the day. Mistro, queue the loud Rock & Roll, please.