Well, today marks the one-year anniversary of my retirement. I set only one goal to accomplish and that was to do absolutely nothing when I quit work. I've pretty much done that and I'm still not bored. It has been so nice not to have to get up in the morning unless I want to. I can stay up as late as I want and not worry about being unable to get up the next morning. I know these are simple things, but after 50 years of working they are luxuries I am so grateful for.
Actually, I should define "do absolutely nothing" as not having anything on my agenda that I MUST do. I have done a lot of reading. I've sewn several outfits for my beautiful little granddaughter. I've learned some new crafts and jewelry-making techniques. I have a mini bird sanctuary in my back yard where I feed crows, doves, and finches. I've had a few little dinner parties for friends when I was able to practice the art of tablescaping. I tried to start an herb garden, but I'm not much of a green thumb. So, I've learned to let whatever volunteers to grow in my yard to stay, weeds or not.
There is one thing coming up that I must do and that is to have surgery on my foot. I have a bone spur on my heel that has been causing a lot of pain and is making me limp. So, even though this is something I have to do, I'm hoping when it is over I will be pain free and can walk properly again. I'm not too apprehensive about the surgery, but I am about having a cast for six to eight weeks and being in a wheel chair. The doc asked me how old I am. When I told him he said, "Nope, not putting you in crutches, you get a wheelchair. " Hmmmppff. One more person indicating I'm old. My husband, the car guy, is already talking about lowering my wheelchair, putting fat tires on it, and painting on some racing stripes. You know, so I can autocross it. So, if you hear of a Seniors Scooter Club in the Turlock area, let me know.
