San Francisco

I traveled a day to the big city.   It started with an early bike ride to the train station which took me to Emeryvile, then a bus to SF.  I walked throughout the Financial district, Chinatown, and parts of Nob Hill.   First, the Beat Museum, City Books, Chinese Historical Museum, Ross Alley, Tin How Temple, Cable Car Museum, Grace Cathedral, and WWII Museum.

My favorites where Chinese Historical, Cable Car, and Tin How.  Several of the stops were only a few minutes, but nonetheless interesting. 

The Tin How, the balcony above Chinatown, was very beautiful, although a mere, small hole in the wall. 

I spent the most time at Chinese Historical Museum.  I saw the ID cards that Chinese were required to carry at all times and remember seeing my dad's ID in the safe deposit box, after mom passed away. 

It is something fun to travel alone.  Able to go in any direction, at any time.  I bought a few small Asian figures (small statues). 

By 4pm, I was ready to come home and took the trip home.  All in all, by the time I was home, it was as if it were a regular work day. 

I am certainly fortunate to have this opportunity to retire at age 55.  The question is what to do?  How much does my job define me.  How many other opportunities are there to reinvent myself?   There are so many opportunities, yet I know my skill level is modest.

At work, there is a new Secretary.  There are new ideas and new challenges.