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It is offically one month since my RE and I thought I would check in with a few thoughts. If you have been following my travails of getting to RE you will see that I've been using the "On the path" titles. After only one month I still consider myself on the path with a long way to go.
First impressions of my RE life.
My first month is not representative of RE for most. I'm traveling in an RV so every day the view outside my window changes and there is always something new to explore. If I was at home (I don't have one yet.) the challenges of RE would be different and more challenging.
Work - I didn't hate it; it was easy but I truly believe life is precious and I had to do this while I am young enough to enjoy it. The vast majority of the people I see in RVs are past 65. I'm glad I doing this now. I don't miss any aspect of work. I realize it is a false life.
Lingering - I'm sure others have experienced this realization. It is ok to linger. I can take time and just enjoy the moment for as long as I like. I don't have to be anywhere at an appointed time so I can chose to linger awhile. I can allow myself to linger. It was not a great realization but a nice one none the less.
Money - One month isn't enough time to determine spending trends. But more importantly I'm not worriying about it. I check finances less than I did before RE. I buy what I need and do not deny myself things.
I expect my other revelations about RE will be similar to the one about "Lingering" - nothing earth shattering, more of subtle insights.
So what insights have those who have been RE for awhile discovered?
First impressions of my RE life.
My first month is not representative of RE for most. I'm traveling in an RV so every day the view outside my window changes and there is always something new to explore. If I was at home (I don't have one yet.) the challenges of RE would be different and more challenging.
Work - I didn't hate it; it was easy but I truly believe life is precious and I had to do this while I am young enough to enjoy it. The vast majority of the people I see in RVs are past 65. I'm glad I doing this now. I don't miss any aspect of work. I realize it is a false life.
Lingering - I'm sure others have experienced this realization. It is ok to linger. I can take time and just enjoy the moment for as long as I like. I don't have to be anywhere at an appointed time so I can chose to linger awhile. I can allow myself to linger. It was not a great realization but a nice one none the less.
Money - One month isn't enough time to determine spending trends. But more importantly I'm not worriying about it. I check finances less than I did before RE. I buy what I need and do not deny myself things.
I expect my other revelations about RE will be similar to the one about "Lingering" - nothing earth shattering, more of subtle insights.
So what insights have those who have been RE for awhile discovered?