February 2025 – Page 6 – Disney Creativity and Innovation Keynote Speaker

Three Chalet Nights

college apartment building — Each building has four four-bedroom apartments. That’s 16 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, four kitchens, and four living rooms.

three adults — One final ‘goodbye’ photo.

Apple Watch — Turns out it’s about one mile to the summit. All of it uphill.

two adults — Our Pacific Beachfront apartment is in the right shoreline. Too many white condo buildings to pick it out specifically.

We said farewell to our Son’s Apartment.

He turned in his key and said goodbye.

During our first visit in January, we became friends with the new owner. Denise talked about having us visit their Brisbane hometown and see some sights. It didn’t work out but it was a nice thought.

Seeing his room empty again brought back memories of our first day six months ago. It also conjures up memories of our Glacier Chalet visits: sparse accommodations yet having everything you need.

Only days away from a three-week countdown to my 2024 return to the Continental Divide.

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Island time

3 adults posing at beach — Late lunch. Early afternoon Pacific Ocean stroll.

two people walking on beach — Pacific Ocean with two Floridians. By the way, it’s winter here.

green leaf closeup — Big leaf. Intricate circulatory system.

It’s common for many to think a life of career sacrifices leads to a payoff in retirement.

Equally important to remember that work sacrifices (always) ripple into home sacrifices.

It is helpful to think and write to myself about this concept.

Why?

Because yesterday it was easy to feel guilt. My private thoughts, if expressed publicly, would sound like gloating. i am not a gloater, yet my private reflections felt boastful.

We have been here over two weeks and have revisited all the places and things we enjoyed most from our five-week trip six months ago.

So this final week we are reflecting more seriously about all the things we get to do here. We know we will likely never return. Australia’s Sun Coast is nice, yet it isn’t much different than Central Florida.

Therefore, i close today’s writing knowing that we (me and Cheryl) have earned this time to do what we want, when we want, and not feel guilt.

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Five more nights before USA, home

Australia National Park sign — The start of a leisurely 3-mile walk.

Was weird not doing any quotes today.

Was fun reflecting on yesterday’s diverse experiences.

Was weird thinking how few days are remaining.

At the present moment, not seeing any compelling reason to return to Australia.

Kinda cool to have been here twice within six months. Also cool to log roughly eight weeks here.

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