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[hckynut]

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To me? No such thing as semi-retired. Kinda like semi-preggers, you either are or you aren't. Guess I am missing  something from content of your post. Lot's words that make no sense relative to retirement to me.

Now what? That is my question.

hckynut(john)

[Moonchilde]

Congratulations! 

You probably weren't, in exactly the same way a 9-5 person is, ruled by the clock and the calender, but the best part of retirement is being responsible to no timetable but your OWN.

Enjoy. When you feel like it, you'll find something to do that's creative and will keep you as busy as you want to be.

[Nuttmeg]

Enjoy whatever comes next.

[GraceCO]

Congratulations! Enjoy every day

[hennypenny]

Mazel tov!

Take a minute to breathe, and then just have fun. 

Whatever it is will come to you. You will have time to experiment.

[meallen616]

[Cats3000]

Now what?  Up to you.  Take some time and think about what you want to do in the future.

[Shanus]

@Kachina624. You're so right. Depending on the artist's chosen media, it can be brutal on the body. I did yoga to stay stretched out and limber & took frequent breaks from the "bench" to lie on the floor w/ my foam roller. In my 50's and early 60's, I started having monthly deep tissue massages on neck & shoulders & frequent visits to the chiropractor. I was also taking a week off here or there to do watercolors and work w/ other mediums on canvas. It's tough. I'm sure that potter experienced the same. We also get stale & yearn for a change. Enjoyed sleeping late this morning...am usually up at 5AM and work until 1PM or 2PM. Couldn't believe the clock said 7:30!!! 

[cotton4me]

Enjoy this special time in your life.  The world is your oyster, so to speak.  You can do whatever moves you, no deadlines, no pressure. 

[Shanus]

@hckynut  Hi. Semi-retired is retired as a jewelry designer/metal smith. An artist is always an artist. It was a rhetorical question. I know I'll still be involved in the arts. I have my teaching degree as well if I decide to "sub" parttime. There are options. Just thinking out loud.