Cha Cha Cha Changes

05/01/2024

Cha Cha Cha Changes

Retirement Brings Changes

I never gave a thought as to how retirement could/would change me but I am learning.

At 62 I took retirement and figured I would sit back and enjoy life, little did I know that “enjoying life” is not as simple as it sounds when you have no direction or destination.

My first hurdle was income. Social Security does not replace a steady paycheck or even come close for that matter. Not complaining, just saying. My next hurdle was time. This hurdle was and is much higher than the previous one and in a journey the goal is to get over the hurdles put in front of you without tripping on them and falling down.

Of course falling down is one of life’s lessons and getting back up is more important yet. I fell after retiring and didn’t have a plan for using my time wisely.

On to the Next

What’s that? Ok, I can’t afford to travel the world except in my mind which is a waste of time so I direct my thoughts to finding a hobby. Thoughts are fleeting however and quickly I decide to jump on the bagger and cruise around for a bit. This always helps clear my head and helps me find direction when needed.

My next attempt to filling the void boarding insanity was to try and paint on canvas. This was exciting but let’s face it, an artist I’m not.

What the hell am I going to do? Let me tell ya, I fall into a depressive state of mind and decided it was time to see if Rip Van Winkle was on to something. For the next six months I wasted time by sleeping.

Wake-Up Call

Three years in and still no real direction to lightened enjoyment but news from the doctor did wake me up! They found cancer in my right lung at 65 so let’s scare the shit out of me!

So come May of last year I had the operation to remove it and am HAPPY to say yesterday I had my 2nd CT Scan and remain cancer free! This brought me happiness galore both last year and yesterday.

In between these two experiences I found happiness and direction by making this site and learning how to get around in here. {Who in the hell am I kidding, making this site was a pain)

I have however found new acquaintances that provide hope and laughter along with inspiration and yes some direction is involved, so let me say thanx to a couple of them with links to their sites where you will see what I mean:

Dawn Patrino – boosted my confidence about my writing ability and engages quite a bit.

Kevin @ The Beginning at Last- Engages in good conversation and helpful tips, plus he has a moon weasel !!!

rebuilding rob-Helps boost my confidence

Edward Ortiz– communicates with me daily also provides help when needed.

Stacy Noelle @ Menopause Diary: Healthy Dose of Chaos– she is one of the first I followed behind Dawn. I find her stories funny and uplifting, a star on the horizon.

I almost forgot but she was the first to like this so here’s to ya !

Mary G @50 Happens- Friendly, engaging and very good posts

You will find great posts in all of them. This is not even close to a complete list of those I respect and follow on this new journey but it is a start and more recognition will follow in future posts.

So yes, I have embraced changes throughout my life without to much trouble {in this area} at least and am looking forward to this new direction I am merging into. Have a blessed day my friends and…