JOBLESS, 122 DAYS
I’ve had a lot of time to think and do what I want to do without the pressure of working at a job for 4 solid months. I have to tell you, I am loving the freedom I have now!
In the past, I have fantasized about how wonderful it would be to retire from my job and spend my time doing what I want to do. This first taste of what retirement will be like is as wonderful as I had imagined. I still get up early, 6am at the latest. But it is because I want to, because I love mornings. The world is quiet and the coffee tastes best first thing in the morning.
How about a hobby?
I got my first bike when I was 10 years old. The drawing above is from memory of that bike, drawn in 2008. My bike was my transportation, my freedom, and my independence. I rode it all over town. I rode every chance I got. I loved my bike more than all my other toys combined. Once I started working, I bought a car and sadly, my bike was forgotten and eventually given away. Now that I have no job and lots of free time, guess what? I bought a new bike! :)
I have re-discovered my love of bicycling. I am not a pro-bicycler. I don’t wear the Spandex bike clothing and I don’t push myself to the point of exhaustion. I wear comfortable clothes and I ride at my own pace. I usually take a snack and a bottle of water with me. I stop and take frequent breaks in beautiful city parks. It is the most fun I’ve had in years!
Bottom line:
At this point in my life, my time is my own and I’m enjoying every minute.
Now go take on the day.
Peace, out.
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Hi Duane, this post made me smile. It's so nice to hear you are enjoying your time. I hope I can be as upbeat and appreciative about life as you are when it comes time for me to retire. Also, biking is an awesome hobby--I wish I could do it more. My hope is to get back into rollerblading soon, and maybe eventually biking again too.
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments. Hmmm, rollerblading sounds interesting, too! :)
Make the most of it Duane! A job will appear before you know it an ruin the fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeff,
DeleteHahahaha! You are so right! :)
Cheers mate,
Duane
No pink or bright green spandex?! Good move says I! I too am glad to read that you are enjoying your retirement preview. If things keep heading the way they are where I work, I may be joining you! Hoo-rah!
ReplyDeleteHi Lizzy,
DeleteThanks for your support. I don't wish for anybody to lose their job but if it happens, make the most of it. Hoo-rah! :)
Peace, Duane