Posted briefly in the 2019 Fire Cohort thread, but figured I'd check in over here. 41 days since I was emancipated from the working life, and it's been every bit as good as I expected it would be. Spent two weeks in Hawaii chilling, surfing, diving and snorkeling. Our oceanfront Airbnb place on Maui was spectacular, with dozens of sea turtles swimming and feeding in the ocean right out front, and coming ashore to rest in the sun. I snorkeled with them every day. It was sublime. On the Big Island, I went night diving with manta rays, and it was easily one of the most amazing and beautiful things I've ever witnessed. I've watched my video highlights on YouTube dozens of times since.
Back here at home I've been waking up each morning without the sound of an alarm. Since retirement, I took up something I've wanted to do but never had the time for -- daily meditation and yoga. It has been so fulfilling already! It's an amazing way to start each day! Other activities include climbing, trail running, working out, and jiu jitsu. I love all the free time I have to engage in these pursuits that I love.
Upcoming plans include a 3-week climbing trip to the intermountain west (CO/UT/WY) next month, and a 3-4 week trip back out west in August (WY & Vegas for jiu jitsu, then SoCal for a surfing tour). Beyond that, I don't know yet. Taking it one day at a time.
Bottom line is, FIRE freedom is amazing!