When I awoke today, I had a feeling of power and confidence. Where did that come from? I had a breakfast meeting with a friend. Afterwards I was drawn mysteriously toward a WalMart. Let me say that I had not been inside a Walmart in about 7 years, so this was unusual.
I strolled the aisles, feeling a bit giddy and lightheaded; I believe I was actually practicing for the time when I would have no obligation to be anywhere at any time. So I took advantage of the momentary emotion: I bought stuff.
The stuff I bought was just a few household items, but ones that I had put off buying for years. The primary item was one of those tall shelving units to go over the toilet to hold towels, decorative items, and the usual necessary items for the bath.
I rushed home and dragged my neighbor into semi-consciousness to help me assemble the unit, and after about an hour and cups of tea with cookies, we had completed the job. My bathroom unit looks and fits perfectly. Does the anticipation of retirement cause unfinished tasks to be priorities?
It almost felt as though I had only a few days to get my life in order, so to speak.
So, that is one of my first observations of impending retirement: happy anticipation.
Wonder what emotions will emerge on day 2 and counting?
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