I have now been "retired" for some 10 days, and so far have found it to be great. Haven't been bored once yet, which, I must admit, was my greatest fear. I have had several periods of goofing off, but that is because I wanted to rather than because I couldn't think of anything to do.
In fact, the time has flown by, and I've not given any time at all to my hobbies, which was one of my priorities. Funny how that works out.... There has just been enough to do otherwise!
Of course I still follow cycling closely, although not as closely as before. In fact, I totally forgot to turn the tv on and watch the last stage of the last race of the year!
It has been odd reading Cyclingnews. They have already brought in a new person to do much of what I did before. It was a strange feeling, almost some jealousy on my part. I hadn't expected to feel that!
Meanwhile, plans are afoot for more activities in the coming weeks -- going out with my sisters-in-law and friends, and such things. Looking forward to it.
The first thing, though, is this weekend. Norbert and I are flying to London early Friday (VERY early Friday, ugh) and will meet my brother Bill there. Flying home Sunday evening. I love London, and Norbert has never been there, so it will be fun to show him around.
Plus, Sunday would have been Mom's 85th birthday, so it will be nice to be with my brother on that day.
The only downside is that it is supposed to rain all weekend in London.....
Facebook finally allowed me to change by work situation from Cyclingnews to Tick Ink. I have had several people tell me, "of course we will have some work for you in the future!!!" but I am not going to hold my breath on it.... For a lot of them, my connection with Cyclingnews was the most important thing, and of course I no longer have that.
It will be interesting to see how I adapt to my new life. After this weekend I feel like I will have more time and focus on what is to come and what do do. It will be an interesting challenge!
Susan
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