It has been quite a week. I have been learning lots of new things! I made it to Wednesday night run club–I have not been at it since Covid–but now I have time. It was a great turnout.
Tuesday night I went to my first camera club meeting. I was very reluctant to go at first and was very nervous because I don’t have all the fancy equipment, or even knowledge to use it. But I like taking pictures. Everyone was very laid back, showing and telling what their interests were. Talk about some amazing photos! I learned things already that first night, and have been practicing some with it since. The theme for next month’s meeting I got to pick: Reflections! This should fit right up my alley! I have been experimenting already with different techniques with the camera.
Thursday morning was a monthly meeting of retired doctors–“Doctor’s without offices”! We just meet once a month for coffee and discussion, and talk about days of practice, and what to all do with retirement. If was very fun seeing these people again. Many I had not worked with for quite a few years now. I am looking forward to this over time.
Yesterday we went to Huron for an author’s conference at the Library there. Megan was one of the speakers! She did great! It was an opportunity to hear about different authors from the state, and about their writing. The theme of the conference was “Find your Joy!” It was very fun, and interesting to hear about other people’s thoughts on writing, and creating a book. I learned some things from all of this. I have been chipping away at writing my “medical thriller”. Will see how this keeps going. They also have a writer’s club that meets monthly in Watertown, and I am planning on going for the first time this coming Tuesday. Same thing, nervous because I don’t know what to expect, but I am going in with the mindset of just hearing about other author’s thoughts on writing, and how they come up with topics!
I have spent a lifetime being a lifetime learner. I don’t see this changing in retirement. But one thing is for now, I am getting to learn new things that are of interest to me that I never had time to work on before. I am loving it! Who knows what the future holds in store going forward. The sky is the limit! The only thing blocking any ideas is what is between my ears. This is the part that is really exciting to think about. Now is the time to learn new things. Be adventurous. Sometimes it may not be comfortable, or anxiety free. This is where strength comes from. If you quit learning, you quit living…
Overall, it is just like running…some days everything falls into place, and other days it is a struggle. Those struggles lead to knowledge, gained from experience, which leads to growth. It may not always be obvious at the time…
So keep showing up. Keep trying. Keep living. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day of newest streak: # 781