It almost seems I am
slipping into a life of mediocrity. This slippage is not intentional
it is just that in my retirement I just cannot seem to generate the
interest to motivate me to reach out and get out of the house. When
I was more focused on the wellness project at University rehab that
was a bit different. I was getting up and getting dressed and getting
out of the house utilize the transit system in going back and forth
and all was good .
The same holds true with
the volunteering I was doing with 211 at United way. I had the system
down. I was into to 211 every Monday morning for my 8 hours. I loved
the ride into the city on the train, I loved hanging with the other
operators, being involved with them and the calls. I am good at
information and referral and I&R is good for me. Being at 211
puts me right in downtown and I love every bit of being down town.
When 4:30 rolled around I rolled out for the week. I was done what a
great system. Then with my Assist, Inc meeting he following day—again
in the city for half a day. Perfect. When I was finished with the
Asssit.inc meeting I felt I had done enough and was happy for the
rest of the week—just goosing round and enjoying my freedom.
I still feel I did the
right thing severing ties with these two organizations. The
organizations were beginning to mess with me and my time and how I
did my work. The only problem now is what doI do with the extra time
more importantly what do I do with myself and how do I keep my self
esteem jackedup to where I need it.
Monday I was pleased when
I got call from one of my former work-mates. He wanted to know if it
was OK to give my phone number to person with whom I used to work.
The next day Sherry called from the local transit authority wanting
me to present at the upcoming ADA birthday event. I am to take five
minutes give a synopsis of what the ADA and public transit has ment
to me over the years.
It's not much but it is
enough for me to keep to keep my perspective of who I am and where I
have been.
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