I appreciate your thoughts!
Ordinarily I would have bought back quickly, but the market was still actively plunging when I sold and was a little heart stopping.... even for me. I have a high risk tolerance, generally.
I am single, in my late 40's, no kids, renter for life, frugal. Still investing for the long term with no need for the $$ in the shorter term. I probably will not retire as early as most on this website, as I am passionate about my field, which is deeply satisfying. I am currently on an extended FMLA helping a family member, and am also much more reticent to retire early because of what I have seen happen when you have sudden, unexpected and severe health care needs. And because I am single (likely for the long term), I wont have anyone to take an extended FMLA to help me when I am older/sick/sudden cancer etc.. so will need to somehow pay for my own care. And as I have learned from my experience with my parents.... there is a lot that Medicare does not cover, particularly if you have complex medical needs.
Can I afford to loose half of my savings? Well.... I'd rather not loose it all, but I can't think of many directions I would pursue that would honestly cause that to happen.