NAPS

With my second interview scheduled, my focus turns to NAPS. At this stage in my life, this would be a challenge. With retirement, I have settled into a comfortage social life. In addition to family, I have wonderful friend groups at Soccer, Odd Fellows, Church, Mahjong. I am hosting family gatherings with my Dong side cousins. NAPS would be a challenge for me to set up a minimal household, make new friends, revisit nearby classmates. I've learn that I need to be intentional, yet I know there will be many quiet night of silence and loneliness. I would have many family and friends could visit. Plus, I would have the assurance that I can return home many times (Oct, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break) over the 10 months. It would be like my first year in college, but harder. With college, one is surrounded by classmates, who likewise are forced to meet new people. With my situation, my colleagues will already be established with their families and daily life. I would need to intentioal seek out and find new community.