The world is full of
somedays. Someday I will__________ (
fill in the blank). Often this sentence is follow by the words
when, once or
if. There also seems to be just as many sad
someday stories. We've all heard them again and again. We heard another one this week in the marina. A couple just at the start of their
someday cruising when suddenly she's gotten sick and can't even get on or off their boat. A crushing diagnosis of ALS has drastically changed their
someday. I know life is complicated and the pied piper has to be paid to get to
someday but to what end? Such a fine line or balancing act if you will.
As we got closer and closer to our
someday, I stressed more and more that something would pop up to delay or crush our
someday..... and we are not yet off the dock. Many that have gone before us have pointed out - the boat is never perfect or completely ready, there is never enough money, there are always land commitments (family, friends, business left behind) and ties that bind. So tough. And I definitely get that this is very much a first world problem but how are you dealing with your
someday whatever that may be?
Someday preparations are a hugely personal issue. For younger folks "just go" can be an easier decision because it's easier to go back in the workforce if cruising dreams fail. For older folks who can't go back into the workforce preparation needs to be made to have sufficient money to get through so as not to be a burden to the family. While it's always a tragedy when cruising dreams end prematurely, it's no greater tragedy than someone's life ending prematurely on land. Everyone has to becomfortable with their own decisions and the fact that hindsight is always 20/20.
ReplyDeleteDeb
S/V Kintala
www.theretirementproject.blogspot.com
Well said Deb. Good post too. Today is someday. Enjoy it wherever you are, and whatever you are doing.
DeleteI have looked at this from both a philosophical and doomsday scenario. We have seen plenty of folks our age(mid 40s) get sick and die recently(last 5 years). Obviously, we all have a bus with our name on it; The question is when will it arrive. I have always deviated from the norm and my idea of working til I am 75 and then retiring does not appeal to me. I have been in the workforce for 30 years now and want to enjoy some of what I have earned with all my hard work before it is too late.
ReplyDeleteWe just assigned a date to our someday and it feels great.
Tim R.
www.tkronaboat.com