I need to acknowledge the loss of identity associated with retirement. I have spent decades building a valuable expertise. I emailed the Assembly and wanted to evangelize custom software development in the legislature. I wholehearted believe in the value of this technology and the power of these tools, yet I was unable to convince the Assembly. With this setback, I realize how I miss being an "expert". While I love retirement, I would be remiss if I didn't accept that it is also a loss. I now fill this gap with building social connections and playing with friends (poker, soccer, mahjong, chess, piano).
I realize that I still need to let go of this prior identity in order to embrace a new one.
Navigating the currents of life... the hopes and dreams of building a family...married with 4 kids... living in a university town... middle-aged and growing older... all forms of bicycling (recumbent, fixed gear, road, xtracycle)... christus victor theology... left slanted politics... being Asian American... trying to make our world a better place for all... the hope of caring for the least among us... Jesus as a revolutionary...Cancer Survivor... Loving all things Code
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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