I have been gainfully employed by the same firm for thirty-four years, three hundred and fifty-five days as of this writing. I decided at the end of last year to call it quits from my current line of work. This decision was hard fought with myself, but I finally won through to victory on the retirement side.
Retirement is not really a correct description in this case. Yes, I will retire from my place of employ on May 30, 2014; but I will not stop working. I will be working on many, many things that require time. Time, that I previously did not have the luxury of. Such as...
Mastering David Gilmore's guitar licks in "Comfortably Numb" (yeah right). RVing around the West, and walking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon (while I still can). Seeing Ireland (the Old Sod) is high up on the bucket list. Lowering my golf handicap past 4.7 (lowest it's ever been). Riding my Harley to Alaska (that's a tough one). Finding a 1942 Singer, M1911A1 that costs less than my house (that may be impossible). Ah! the world is my oyster.
Life transitions can mean many things, both good and bad. I am hoping this decision, and it's inevitable life transition, will be wonderful. Time will tell. And until time tells, I am going to try like hell to smile more, and be a bit kinder to my family members; and other weird people too.
Until next time...
Shoot Straight, and Do The Right Thing...
Gaff
