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Nothing Much

I feel like I didn’t really do anything today. A little of this, a little of that, cooked dinner, but no major accomplishments.

These are days when I feel I need to do something to succeed at retirement.

I didn’t have a real plan in place for how to fill my time before I retired. I was too busy working. An initial trip helped with the transition. Then the basement flood provided a forced focus. That is still what I call my current job, but nobody gets on my case if I slack off for a day or two or three.

Tomorrow morning has medical type tests, so I get to slack some more, at least until the afternoon.

For now, leaving work on my last day – Halloween as it turned out. No ghosts.

The office building that I was project manager for 30 years ago. Note this is my only building project, I do pipes.
Bottom of the 2 Million Gallon Tank in the background

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2 Responses to “Nothing Much”

  1. Margaret Says:
    February 3, 2026 at 9:19 am | Reply

    I’ve never thought about succeeding at retirement and give myself kudos for getting up in the morning, taking a walk, dealing with my house, car and other responsibilities. And for now anyway, I have my four grandsons close. That may not last so I’ll enjoy what I can. It took me a year or so to fall into a rhythm (schedule) that felt relaxed and yet somewhat productive. Give yourself time–you’re a newbie!!

    • raincharm Says:
      February 3, 2026 at 10:42 am | Reply

      I’m trying to be graceful with myself, but I do think it’s going to take some time to decide how I want to fill my time. Once the house stops pointing out it’s flaws.

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