Retired

So, I did it.
It is now official.
I went into Social Security and declared myself retired.

It was an exhausting day of just sitting there, crowded with hundreds.
All I had to do was turn in two pieces of paper but you could not mail them, no in person only!
So, I sat for 3.5 hours before I called called to the window.
And in 30 seconds I was out of there!

I walked slowly to my favorite cantina.
Wondering about the future.
I gave up finding another job.
I gave up a secure future.
But, at least the income will double what I have.
Royalties + SS retirement = can now live.

My financial future locked in.
All of my debts are paid.
But, no future I see for me.
Not sure what to do now.
I guess for now, just get in shape for the next surgery.
Somehow survive the recovery as I did last time.

And then .....
The future is an open book
And mystery ...