Happy Friday, Voyagers! It’s been a week full of learning for me. A little challenging, a little frustrating, a lot of fun! One of the critical components of a successful retirement voyage is that you not stagnate. That you always have something that will challenge you, drive you, motivate you to get out of your recliner chair. My hope for you this weekend is that you will rekindle some interest – find some curiosity within. So how about it – what new things will you learn next?
An Encore Voyage 
Funny you should ask, Lynn! I love to learn new things in my retirement, even when frustrated. My next new learning is about a photo editing app (much easier than PhotoShop!) that I’m going to write about for next Thursday’s Profound Journey. That’s if I can get it figured out this weekend. Kind of a crazy time to be messing around with some new techy thing, as you well know!! But you’re right – challenge is fun.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Crazy is right! That’s exactly what I was thinking as I was working on that Photoshop project! “Really, Lynn? This is what you decide to work on two weeks before Christmas???!!! Crazy!
LikeLike
It maybe small but I learned a new piece of equipment at my gym. Always have to be learning.
LikeLiked by 2 people
It doesn’t matter how small the step, as long as we move forward! ~ Lynn
LikeLiked by 1 person
Learning for me has been about getting some pottery on the wheel done properly and applying glazes so it does not ruin all the hard work!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That is sooooo great! And something I’ve always wanted to try. I’ve done enameling and glassblowing – maybe pottery is next! Love it! ~ Lynn
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ll be traveling… there is always something to learn while on the road!
LikeLiked by 1 person
With Christmas breathing down my neck and planning for company of 10 people for 2 days, I’ll be happy if I don’t forget anything I already know!
LikeLiked by 3 people
That’s the truth!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ll be teaching and learning Christmas songs with my Grandson this weekend. ‘Can’t wait!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a great time! What memories you’ll make!
LikeLike
For the past two years, my wife and I have been traveling America. We sold the house and got rid of everything in it, so we do not have a home base. The object of the trip, besides just the joy of traveling, was to find the perfect place to retire. We loved Southern California so we found a beautiful 55+ community with a myriad of recreational opportunities, clubs, and classes. Now comes the hard part. We have to pick our leisure time activities. I guess it is going to be like the traveling; keep exploring until I hit something I really like and then stick with that.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Footloose: do you have a blog? The link doesn’t take me to one and I thought it would be interesting to learn more about your retired life.
LikeLike
I have blogged about our travels at footloosefogeys.com
Kind of on blogger vacation right now, but I may take up the keyboard again next month.
LikeLike
What a wonderful opportunity for you! I hope you try lots of different things! Or maybe a few will stick with you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I vowed I’d spend less for Christmas this year, and so my next big thing to learn is budgeting. I’m not that keen on it, but my husband thinks it will be a great endeavor for me. Haha!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That will be a difficulty one for sure!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m putting my Winter Bucket List together now. I always choose a couple of activities in the Learning/Growth category. I want to improve my blog photography–specifically lighting and backgrounds. I also want to attend sangha for the first time with my daughter. Thanks for the motivation, Lynn.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The new thing for me: trying to relax and not feel guilty about less productive days. I need a lot of practice for that!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person