whitestick
Recycles dryer sheets
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- Apr 5, 2005
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This is an interesting question. I would have said no, since ERing I have been lazing around and poking my nose into a lot of different areas, on a very casual basis. After thinking about the OP question though, and completing some naval contemplation, I would have to say Yes. I have been driven by the realization of time freedom to explore casual interests, learning opportunities, and even exploring some odd ball financial opportunities. All of these, have been approached with a relaxed feeling of "if I can't get the particular thing done this week, then next week or even next month is fine as well. Recent accomplishments included taking the class for a CHL, something I've wanted to do for several years, I just wouldn't devote the time to do it. I'm actively engaged in sourcing a decent but affordable MIG welder, and attempting to locate reasonable training in the basics of welding - again something I've thought about off and on for 30 years or so, just never would take the resources and time to pursue it. You get the idea. I suppose I'm driven by the the realization of finally having the freedom of time and resources to pursue those nagging little things that I have often thought of through the years, but the pressures of job, family time, finances, and patience to follow through, just were in such short supply, that I put them off till later.
Later is Now!
Later is Now!