Once again the end of a year is upon us. It took me all year to remember to write 2007 now I have to start all over again with 2008.
It’s been a good year with the usual ups and downs. There was a big life changing moment in my personal life, I chose to retire in June. Well I made the decision way before June but my retirement didn’t take effect until the end of June.
Retirement has been a difficult adjustment for me. My income dropped dramatically and while I’m getting used to that, I still don’t like it.
I have to admit here that I have felt rather useless since retirement. I guess the job made me feel needed. Now I’m not so needed. Sure, I’m needed to cook the meals and to clean the house but it’s not the same as when I was working. I did those things then too but work kept me so busy and yes, needed.
It’s been six months since I retired. I can’t say that I’m enjoying it yet other than being really glad I don’t have to report to work daily anymore. I need something in my life, perhaps 2008 will allow me to feel better about retirement and my personal life. I hope to rediscover “ME” in 2008.
I’m not making any New Year’s resolutions, I never do. The only thing I’m hoping for is a good year.
One thing I’ve recently admitted to myself is that I seem to have lost my adventurousness. In the past I’d be willing to go anywhere alone by car or by plane. Now the thought of travelling alone frightens me. I hope to fix that this year by taking a few trips and branching out a little further from home. I still enjoy travelling, it’s just that the adventure and the unknown frightens me. I’m going to work on that!
I hope you all have a great day!
