Monday, June 2, 2025

A temporary set-back in the vacation phase

Phase 1 of The 4 Phases of Retirement, by Riley Moynes, is the the vacation phase.

"The early, carefree, "holiday" phase of retirement." Sleeping later, reading, travel, exercise, etc..

I'm now a month and 2 days into retirement and have actually slept in a couple of mornings until 7 am!

I've read a few books (highly recommend From Strength to Strength, by Arthur Brooks, given to me by good friends).

Some travel plans are approaching.

And, I've exercised a lot. 

Multiple walks, Core work, Pickleball games, Driving range outings, Swimming, Strength training, Yoga classes, and a fair amount of yard work.

My only set back was from a Yoga class. 

I misread the schedule, thought I was doing a "restorative" class but accidently found myself in a "body synergy" class and strained my back.

I always try and hide my injuries whenever possible.

However, my wife noticed I was spending more time, than is usual, alternating between an ice pack and a heating pad on my back while watching TV.

She asked what was wrong.

I told her.

She kept a concerned look but I'm pretty sure she was sort of amused that I could strain my back doing Yoga but, honestly, so am I!

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