Keep Moving

I have been less than communicative for the past while. Norm and I have moved. We moved every box ourselves, filling our vehicles and driving the 15-minute drive to the new location a gazillion times, filling and emptying bins and boxes into cupboards and closets for 10 days. Then the furniture arrived and a few items from Leon’s to complete the form and function of the place. We are almost there. The new BBQ has been assembled and most things have found a place. We are awaiting the opportunity to go and fetch the motorcycle to complete the move. The new place is great. It has high ceilings and a great view and really friendly neighbours.

I am tired but happy.

Before the move, I had a push on to complete an E-book I had been working on for At the Helm. A manuscript with 10 chapters has been delivered. That feels good. Through all of this, we have managed to fit in 10 rounds of golf. It feels like the old days of burning the candle at both ends, only back then I didn’t feel this fatigued after a three-week run of 12 -14 hour days.

They say the secret to ageing gracefully is to keep moving. Do you think this is what they meant? Moving house is physically, mentally and emotionally a drain. Living in a place that offers great programs and a community that supports active living with many amenities and activities will be physically, mentally and emotionally uplifting. I think that’s the kind of ‘moving’ they were talking about. Here we can golf, play tennis or pickleball, go to dances, listen to live music, walk or bike the trails, kayak or canoe, play pool, workout at the gym, and that is only the summer season activities.

I am tired but happy that we made the move so that we can keep moving.