I’m sorry, I started this post off laughing at how happy I used to be at the last workday of the week. That feeling of relief having completed another brutal 4-5 or 6 days of work depending on the schedule that week. That feeling is gone now for me.

There are all kinds of thoughts on retirement. Some are comfortable and happy continuing their work for a lifetime. Others try to retire as early in their life as possible. Most work till somewhere around the normal retirement age of the late 50s to the early 70s.

I wish I had retired earlier, but all things in their own time as my mother would say. I do know I’m enjoying getting the time to do a little living.

A call from an old friend who hasn’t made the best decisions along the way will never be able to retire. He actually did, just long before he should have. Another friend who could have retired many years ago is still working. He just loves the challenge in front of him.

Yet another who is younger by a few years would like to retire but is just a few years away from being in the right position I’m guessing. There are just as many reasons why people do and don’t retire as there are people.

I know I’m more active now, I’m happier each day, I’m getting some proper rest for the first time in many decades, I’m eating better and smarter. I’m more relaxed which helps the creativity.

Today is a good example. Besides some chores I hope to get some exercise outside on a beautiful day. And some seat time in the Miata. We started off the weekend at a local favorite last night, Oscars Ale House in Woodstock where we had another great meal.

So, it’s a Saturday morning with an open weekend. HELL YEAH, the tunes are already filling the basement air as I move between the shed, bringing the tools for the day out and the computer. My better half was kind enough to bring me a few fresh baked cinnamon buns for breakfast.

And I’m moving as effortlessly as a jellyfish. I hope I feel that way at the end of the day.

Random Thoughts of the Day

• Time is an incredibly valued commodity that can’t be traded.
• What I Like About You – a great song from The Romantics. Never fails to get my body moving and singing.
• I always feel behind when I don’t get an early start.
• Time to put a few miles on the tires tonight.
• And while I’m out I’ll collect some night shots.