Close to the Finish Line

Most people panic when their job ends. That's not unreasonable. Not only do people identify themselves with their jobs (I'm a bookkeeper; I'm a teacher) and losing that causes an identity crises, but also, most people need jobs to keep food on the table. Plenty of reason to get anxious!

I'm happy to say, being unemployed on my part, is a totally welcome situation. It's not like I have a ton of money but I do have enough to pay the bills, eat, and occasionally do something special for myself.

However, the best part of being without a job (some people call this being "retired" but that sounds too much like you're getting tired again...) is finally, finally having enough time to finish a half-dozen projects.

First up will be using those bits and pieces of the old garden bench salvaged from the landfill by my former co-worker and friend, Mike.

Look for a photo of the progress later today.