A period of adjustment

My last day of work was only a little over three weeks ago but it seems much longer ago than that. Life in "the rut" passes by way too fast. Between the first and second half there is always "halftime" and I guess that's where I'm at right now. It's a period of adjustment as I catch up on the "honey-do" list (yard and house upkeep) and think about what I want to do with the rest of my life.It's certainly been fun so far and the feeling of freedom is priceless.

In the past three weeks I've participated as a juror for the first time, met and had my picture taken with Sen. Barack Obama, and thoroughly enjoyed the landing of Phoenix on Mars. I've started reading "The Blank Slate" by Steven Pinker, which is about Evolutionary Psychology.

I've also begun putting my thoughts together for a book of my own that would describe my off-beat, but honest, perspective on life. This is going to be a long and difficult task, but now I may actually have the time available to make a serious effort at it.

I don't want 'half-time'... that time of rest... to be the 'second half' of my life. I want to make my life meaningful, which to me means making it valuable to society. I may end up teaching math, science or 'critical thinking' or if I can improve my writing skills, perhaps I can write something that others will be willing to read. Whatever it is, it will be a change from what I have done before and that means I'll grow in the process and probably find great enjoyment.