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As the former resident of the sunshine state I surely know the pluses and minuses of living there. Suffice to say, even though I'm retired now, I'm in no rush to move back. Glad you are back and coping as well as can be expected. So what has changed here? Well let's recap (just July 2020). 1 - Step-son died suddenly. 2 - Two weeks EXACTLY later, the puppy he brought into our house had to be put down after 16 1/2 years. 3 - A week later, I retired. And on the larger scale, a planned trip to April 2020 had to be postponed along with a much more major one for October. YEAH, I'm ready for 2021!! Flashback Friday Volume 9 More Bits and Pieces T is for Thong, on HNW Honey, We Made it Just for You [post 3312759] My Private Blog - Tell Me ALL Your Secrets
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Seems as though you have been reflecting a lot. Reflection is good. Summer was good. Went to the beach a lot to swim for exercise. I am coping fine with this changed world, but am getting tired of it already. lol As far as realizations go, I am thinking about retiring earlier than I had planned. It would be at 62 if I did, but would take a 5% decrease in pension. I still have 5 years to think about it though. Thoughts from the Garden...
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your image didn't show!! NO camping this summer...it was a huge disappointment  I did get a new back yard fence....and new kitchen floor (vinyl boards). the changes are big here because we don't see the kids or grandkids as we are high risk and they want to keep us safe!
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Very nice to see you writing again Darling!!! You and I agree about a number of things in your post: 1. Florida is a place to visit, not a place to live. 2. Simple living is best,, whatever that means to each person. Interestingly, my life didn't change all that much this year. I've always worked from home, so that was nothing new. I did get Covid, and it was like a really, really bad flu but that was it. I went on dates and made new friends. Biggest damper was the inability to travel, but I managed 4 countries between January and March. Not too shabby.  I'm sorry things didn't work out with your friend, but at least you have another chapter in the book of your life. Welcome back Darling!!
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A time to reflect for most of us who aren't used to our lives being dramatically changed and in reality the hardships aren't too hard compared to what other people have had to and still do endure around the world , due to poverty , conflict, weather events etc. A great time to appreciate just whats important and whats not and everything and everything is always temporary . Life really is too short and it's great to take time to appreciate the good stuff and vow to get as much of it as you can when you can. As Edith Piath said. Je n' ai pas de regrets.
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Well that trip seems to have given you greater insight into what's what with your life. Good for you! Summer? 🤔 Kinda quiet and not the usual family things. Work? I learned how to make it happen from my home and I'm loving it. Yep... Things are messed up. The people I feel most empathy for are the very old - those who can't be with their kids and grand kids. And the young - where school is a big mess and bars and restaurants are closed. Oh and all those who've lost their businesses. Oh FFS, everyone is living some sort of hardship. I know one thing, looking back at this year - no one will ever call them the 'good old days'. 😶 Things will get better, right? In the meantime one adjusts and copes. ... is there another way to look at it Going Too Fucking Far NEW Blog Features RevealeD O O A Foolproof Method Posted Over on that NEW site O O
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As retirement drifts onto my radar screen, I (like you) have embraced the notion of simplification. Most of us have been insidiously programmed to over-commitment and overscheduling. To the point that we abhor *down time* and fret we when are not operating at full-gas. I see this as the proverbial *vicious cycle* that can entrap us in its machinations until we no longer have any interests (or choices) except our work. My sense is that you have reached an inflection point and that a modicum of *inner peace* is within reach. As the overhanging *weight* of COVID lifts next year, I hope you are able devise and implement an escape plan. I recommend you develop a list of potential landing zones and spend a month or two in each of them (Airbnb makes that so easy!) getting to know the community and its vibes. I have witnessed too much time and money wasted on impetuous decision-making about where to spend our *golden years*.
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Oh where to move.. Sounds like your a beach girl myself I like out west Idaho or Montana but have to admit the Smokies is the place very calming among the mountains and last but not least GO PACK GO!!!
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Hey, Good to see you again  Glad your vacation gave you time to relax and Chill  My Summer was a total washout! I have been diagnosed with early stage Prostate Cancer, therefore I have been shielding at home most of the time, however due to the pressures on the Hospital my specialist appointments keep getting put back  Now as of last Friday, Wales is back in lockdown for at least 3 weeks! Look after yourself, keep safe and well Please visit my Blog "Older but no Wiser" 
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Sounds like that much-delayed trip has really worked out for you. My summer wasn't too bad, considering. Thankfully I've not had to make too many adjustments for the current problem - OK, I need to wear a mask when out shopping, keep myself distant from other people, but that's about it. I still managed to get out on the bicycle around town during the summer. But now we're definitely into Autumn, I've realised that I've not actually had a physical conversation with someone for over a month now. And that was just a "Hiya" to a fellow cyclist I encountered. That's the bit I miss, just having a chat with someone face to face.
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It has been a strange time. I am just staying home. We are on a dead end street so it is calm here. I am doing a lot of reading and helping the older neighbors. Just riding it all out. Finding a new place to live will be tedious, but well worth the effort
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just reading your post had me reflect to the beginning of this year, i told everyone that this 2020 year would be the year of clarity.....as in 20/20 vision. It sounds like that has come to fruition for you in making that life changing move. Now that i look back , life is becoming clearer for me too. It took till August, but my realizations are here too....and will allow me to free up and move . Your pictures are lovely , a reason for me to never leave NE, i need the seasonal changes, as much as the salt air. Im sure , in time you will make the best decision/s. I think we all are dealing with this Covid as best we can. Though incredibly alone, i have a roof and nourishment in a world where so many dont. I still go into the office some days, but both trips were canceled this summer. No salt air refresh for this kid. Just doing my part and playing by the rules for safety for myself and others. A post that requires reflection...thank you !!
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Since I spent all winter driving my daughter to and from work, at a daycare, without getting sick at all, I haven't felt too much impacted by Covid. I was walking outside before it became popular. I have no problem wearing a mask when indoors. I broke travel bans in July and went to St Louis to visit my brother. I met a long-time blog reader for lunch while I was down there and saw him again in Sept while dog sitting for the same brother. We've really hit it off and I'm now trying to make a long distance relationship work. Who would've thought. West Michigan is a good place to live, ya know. We have beaches and wine! Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!
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it has been a year..... not sure I've come to any new realizations reinforced old ones I love the work I do it takes little to make me happy I've got a great life
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The world has definitely changed for all of us, staying at home now for the most part making sure Hubby is safe and taken care of. It's been a year now since his heart attacks, smoke free for him now for a year. I am so thrilled about that. I am sorry to hear your not moving to Florida my friend I know how much you love it there. And like you say you will be visiting it on your vacations. I am thrilled to hear you had a wonderful vacation in Florida with the Condo and walking the beach every evening sounds amazing.. I hope where ever it is you decide to go it is a great start to a wonderful new life adventure for you. I hope you enjoy a peaceful Sunday my friend.. Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on.. 
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So true!! All plans are cancelled. Traveling..Concerts...Sports and yes my swing group. We have not been in contact..literally..in 7 months. Oh Well, masturbating is looking better and better everyday!! LOL!
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I do understand what you mean. I lived in FL for almost 4 years. I moved back to Ohio because my father became ill. It was the best decision I've ever made. I have very good, and close friends that live there, but they aren't my family. After my mother passed away I bought my brother out for the house. I had a very good childhood so my house is very peaceful to me. As an added bonus my brother and sister in law stay with me when that come into town. As I get older I don't really know if this is the place I want to be. Granted if I meet a woman I loved I would have no problems moving. But because I'm very close to my brother I've also thought of moving to Cincinnati where they live. Because were close I miss them more and more. After being sick I do have some residual effects with my breathing, and energy levels. I'm now in pulmonary rehab, and I know it's going to take time. I've had a lot of time to think being off work for 4 months. Right now everything tells me I should be in Cincinnati. But I know I'll have to wait. I do believe in the saying home is where the heart is. I hope you find you're happy place where you want to be. John We have two lives, and the second begins when we realise we have only one - Confucious
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I am so happy for you that you are enjoying our life. Happy kisses 
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I am happy that you and your family had quality time together on a wonderful vacation. Yes this pandemic has put a damper on people meeting. Hopefully soon they will find a vaccine / cure so we can go back to a normal life. You have a loving family and someday you will find that special someone to compliment that family XOXO Stay safe JUST ME A TALL PASSIONATE MAN WITH A HUGE HEART
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I had often thought that I would like to go back home to live but in my heart I know that I couldn't leave the family. My ashes will go back one day. This year has been difficult. I have been in hospital twice for non covid reasons and I am finding it hard to accept changes I have had to make in my life. ~~Anais Nin~~
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If you scroll back in my blog, you will see the new fence and new flooring. I posted about both. NO zoom but keep in touch with the telephone! Have used the video feature on FB a few times
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I am saddened things did not turn out as you wished, however, I am happy you realized it wasn't what was best for you and your family before you made the move. I think that during this pandemic we have learned to take time for ourselves and what is truly important to each of us personally. I did a lot of that this summer. I have spent more time with family and a few friends. I have even gotten back to a couple of things I haven't done much of in the past few years. And spent a lot of time off doing my own thing... going for a lot of drives, seeing the country side and the interesting little out of the way places. I am doing better with the changes how we do things than I was at the beginning. I am not having as difficult a time I was with working from home... that will become easier again once my office is finished. I could be home for almost another year.
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Yes, this year has been one for the books. Zero travel this year. No plan on it anytime soon, either. I lived in FL from birth into teendom. After we left, we visited a couple of times and I've gone there a number of times since on vacations. I think some of the comments are true that people think it's wonderful after vacationing, but living there is a different thing.
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