Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? – Interesting reflection question from the Daily Writing Prompt.

I’d say it’s pretty close to what I pictured a year ago. At that time, I was about 2 weeks away from retirement. Lots of emotions were flowing. Leaving behind friends and work I loved doing for many decades. At the same time excited as hell about the future.

I thought I’d be sleeping better by now but that hasn’t been in the cards. I knew I would be much happier and I am. Working on my own creative interest has been a lot of fun and keeps me busy and challenged. The time has allowed me to get in better physical shape than I’ve been in for years.

We have taken a number of small trips this year, we could have done a little more, but we also relaxed a bit which was nice. My better half was making the point of not feeling as rushed or stressed this holiday season and I feel the same thing.

I’ve had time to decorate and enjoy the season. As I’ve been able to enjoy every holiday this year because I no longer work HOLIDAYS. Boy did I hate that part of the job.

The only part I didn’t anticipate was the doctor’s renewed interest in my health. I try to ignore that nonsense as best possible till I walk in the door for tests or appointments.

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