So much of what I remember about summer time from when I was kid was not having so much of a schedule. No having to get up, eat breakfast, share space in the bathroom for showers and brushing teeth and doing my hair. Instead I remember helping my mom with the chores so after lunch we could head the pool! We belonged to the local swim club and we’d hang out there until it was time to go home so my mom could start dinner! With five siblings, the schedule was still there but a little looser in the summer! We didn’t have a worry in the world. We took life one day at a time.
Fast forward until now when my own kids are grown and gone and I’m no longer working! Having retired at the end of June I’m already looking forward to the benefits of not having to get up and go work, aka school, at the end of August. I’m already putting things off, because I’ll have “time” in the fall and it will be cooler then too! I’m already trying to convince myself that time is this infinite quantity I’ll have available to me. I know it’s not true.
“Life is short” is a quote I hear over and over. It’s true. It is all too short for many people. I don’t want to take it for granted, either. I read about the death of an awesome person that was a part of our lives when our boys were small. Our circles no longer cross paths as our children have grown and gone but that didn’t stop my heart and my head from thinking “But wait, he’s too young. He’s my age.” He lived life with a big smile and a happy heart. I can take a lesson away from that. Find the grace in what I have and find a way to make good use it!
Finding a meaning and purpose after retirement is not something I planned for. I figured that I’ll figure it out as I go! In the meantime I have this awesome hobby that I love! Maybe it will become more than a hobby, and I’d be okay if it did. I’ll be open to other opportunities too. I’ll also be taking my days and my time here on this earth a little less for granted. My days are not infinite, but they are priceless!
Since I can’t go without leaving you an image, here’s one of the many favorites from the Outer Banks, South Caroline taken with my Lensbaby Velvet 28 back in June! Use the contact form above if you have any questions! If you want to purchase a Lensbaby, use this link and the code WKUHLMAN for 10% off most products. Usually new releases and some sale items are excluded, but use the link anyway so they know I sent you!
