A few days in....

Well, 2 full days into retirement. So far its been amazing, mainly because its been the 4 most perfect days of weather anyone could ask for. I'm not sure if that's a sign or not that I made the right choice, but it can't be a bad omen, right?

I already feel the creative juices flowing again, which i think is in part due to the weather, and in part due the fact that i will have no choice soon but to start to be creative in order to make this little plan work a little longer.

I'm really fascinated right now with learning some new things. Today when i was sitting in the hot tub, i couldn't stop thinking about electricity. It something we take for granted, but is obviously so important. I don't know the first thing about it, but I'm gonna read up on it a little, and maybe even sign up for a class if my interest is still perked afterward. I'd really like to learn how to make sushi too (vegetarian rolls of course)...i only eat it like 5 times a week, so i mine as well learn.

What I'm really intrigued by is learning how to grow crops. I think its so amazing how we can plant things, watch them grow, and harvest them in order to sustain ourselves. Just planing a few tomatoes and herbs in my small garden gives me great satisfaction, and I'd like to really learn more in the coming months on it. Food is such a major part of our lives, yet most of us including myself no so little about it, especially compared to past generations. As the Yellin family would attest to, I've been half-jokingly been talking about selling everything and going to work on an organic farm for a long time now. I still think that would be awesome, and something I'd love to do.

Anyway, im rambling now, i guess that's what happens after a day of hot tub, 2 hour drive, jiu jitsu class, bike ride to Georgetown and back in the sun. I can barely keep my eyes open.

Thanks for all of the comments after the first post...i appreciate it!