I feel close to the next chapter of life. My partner and I are beholden to our present home state for the next year, but beyond that there is a lot of wiggle room. Of course any wiggling requires a job as leaving the state means surrendering retirement with five more years left on the clock. Is retirement worth staying? That remains to be seen. In truth we will see. We’ve been taking trips around this beautiful planet in an effort to figure out where we ultimately fit in. So far the consensus is somewhere that isn’t terribly hot but boasts fairly mild winters and a crap ton of deciduous trees. I’m a firm believer in the indoor/outdoor life plan—moreso since my blood pressure took center focus in my health plan.
I like Vancouver Island. I also like places I can travel within our budget. That’s proving to be harder than expected, but a good problem to unravel.
I want a life post kids that is focused on exploring and writing and having fun (read: games… lots of games). We just need to figure out where that life is best lived.
Some Thoughts:
- Looking forward to the Wednesday wire. I have thoughts.
- almost done with my first class of the summer. Lots of work to be done this week to get them where they need to be. Maybe we can get a few of these stories published!
- wondering aloud what next summer will bring…