Enjoying a birthday taiyaki treat
So, here we are again, celebrating 66 years of bouncing around the planet, trying to live my best life and be a mensch.
The festivities included dinner, drinks, and taiyaki (see photo) in Georgetown with J&J; pho in South Tacoma; pizza in Proctor with the always-gracious Bev Conner; and prizes and lovies from the Wonder Wife, Coco. I am sure the revels are not quite totally over, so we shall see.
I am using this birthday as a milestone to really lean into being retired. The first months post-career felt like a much-needed sabbatical; the next chunk was all about the transition - Coco finishing school and starting her practice and our move from Bellingham to Tacoma. Now, all the dust has settled, it seems: Coco's practice is up and running and growing strong in the beautiful Birdhouse and The Ferdinand Ranch is all but totally pulled together. I no longer feel like a project manager.
I have made inquiries into some volunteer work and I am continuing my cartooning practice; if I could find some regular gaming in Tacoma I'd be a long way toward a full schedule.
In the meanwhile, there's plenty of books still to be read (I'm behind on book club entries) and walks to be taken.
Time to get golden.