Retirement - A new Beginning

In 2014 I finally retired from my position as social worker after having been around for many decades.
The modern retiree has many options and  at my retirement party a colleague provided me with this delicious depiction of some of my options. Thanks Kate.

On the clock we begin with the first option which is EAT.  They say that some of us eat to live and others live to eat.  Most Social workers that I know would agree with the second point.  I am rather boring and mainly go with eat to live. Although I am trying.  I have a lovely friend who provides me with lots of home made meals. Thanks Deb.

Two  CHAT. Ah well, that is something that just comes naturally to me, I don't find it hard at all.

The third option is DRINK.  I must remember this one as I often go through the whole day and forget to drink my water.  Do I forget because I'm old or because water isn't high on my Agenda?  Not too sure.

Option four RELAX.  Well it is only an option after all not a law

Five WALK.  I had no choice with this one.  Diesel came into the house around 4pm and followed me from room to room until I finally gave in and took him out.  I often wonder how he knew when it was time.

Six  MOVIES.  Yes indeed.  Marilyn has helped me out with that.

Seven TRAVEL. Yes, Yes, Yes.

Eight WRITE.  Have lots of stories in my head, now I just need to get them on to the computer.

Nine GARDEN.  Have tried that.  Didn't do too bad a job the few times I gardened over the last three years.

Ten TELEVISION Tried it for awhile then other options came up.

11. Coffee.  I have one coffee a day at home but am often out socialising having coffee and cake.

12.  Sleep.  Time is too short I don't want to waste too much time on sleeping.

I have made attempts at these options because they do relate to me and my hobbies and will consider continuing.  I have also considered all the good that could come of dedicating myself to the service of my community. and have decided to chuck it all for the moment and go and see the world.

When I am refreshed I will again pursue these options.