I am starting this blog as part of the journey of defining my life after early retirement. There have to be folks out there that are starting this journey also. I find the need for a reality check and maybe this will suffice.
Early retirement seemed like the only option last year when my blood pressure started it's own roller coaster. While the blood pressure has settled down, thankfully, I have found myself inundated with doubts, concerns and worries I never expected. It was a big surprise to realize I had been defining myself by the work I did for 25 years. What is that about? I always thought of myself as many things, not just a special education teacher. A good special education teacher. I am also a wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, grandmother, aunt, choir member and the list goes on as does everyone's list. I'm still all of those things except a teacher. So why does it feel so different now? I guess time will tell.
The scariest part of all of this so far is finding out I have some very strong opinions about things. Take politics, I don't mean just party affiliations, I have those. I mean what the different politicians and talking heads are saying about politics. Is it just me or do most of these people seem to be grabbing statements out of the air randomly? When I listen to comments from most politicians they seem to be making conflicting statements within their speeches. They don't even seem to notice or maybe they don't care. My point in bringing this up is I find myself yelling at the television more frequently than I care to admit. Like they are going to hear me and adjust what they are saying! If I heard someone else doing that I would guess they were crazy. So....I am beginning to think I have too much time on my hands.
Speaking of which, I have to stop now and prepare lunch for hubby. He will be ready shortly and I need to make the ham salad. Thanks for listening.
