I moved 5 cm/2/in wet snow off the patio today. That served as my physical activity. More will fall into the overnight, but moving some of it now means it won't freeze solid when the temperatures drop well below freezing my early morning tomorrow. I worked diligently the rest of the day to finish ongoing projects. I made changes for the article that is nearing submission format. I sent that along to my research colleague for a second overview of the layout and such. I will do another proof to catch any phrasing or grammar issues that could be polished. It should be ready to go to all authors in a couple days and then to the journal in a week. One more thing placed on someone else's desk. As for the laundry that I started yesterday, I managed to fold linens and do two other loads. Some things have been hung to dry, so will be finished tomorrow once dry.
Almost finishing something feels good -- even if it is just > < this far from being fully completed. The end is actually in sight. <smile> Today thee was a major household task and a professional task involved. While 'work' type things still exist as I work to finish the projects that I began before retiring. I get a bit testy some times when I realize that my end date for these projects has long past. COVID had a lot to do with that. I have several other things that I'd like to be doing -- getting better settled in the new place, traveling to visit people and places, reading the many of books on my 'yet to read' book shelf (and re-reading some old favourites) ... this list is lengthy. It is all part of that transition into retirement.
Some days, I need to focus on the positive. A good friend gave me a card years back that stated the future held a lot of positives. The words are similar to a song title. I share that song today. The positive view of the future is what I'm missing these days. I'm working on it, though. Keep safe. Enjoy!
The Best is Yet to Come -- Frank Sinatra ft. Count Basie and his Orchestra
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