Not retired but, in 2022 I took four months to hike half the Appalachian Trail after getting inspired by the documentary "It's the People" [1]. After coming bac

Not retired but, in 2022 I took four months to hike half the Appalachian Trail after getting inspired by the documentary "It's the People" [1]. After coming back, I wanted more life in my work-life balance, so I started consulting part-time. It is fun and keeps me busy to have little projects going on while paying my bills. With my free time, I spend a few hours a week teaching people how to code for free. I became a volunteer firefighter and started working at the academy as a helper. I joined a local sailboat racing team. Between all that and running, I feel like I've got a full enriching life. Mix in some video games with friends, some Great British Bake Off, and my leisure time is set. Even still, there are moments where I want to go back out on trail, and each day get closer to putting on my pack and heading into the woods. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiVbB7Pf2lY&t=3s&pp=ygUNZWxpbmEgb3Nib3JuZQ%3D%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiVbB7Pf2lY&t=3s&pp=ygUNZWxp...