Before I retired, every day began with waking to the alarm clock at 4:30 AM, taking a morning shower, getting dressed for work, getting on two trains, spending a full day at work, then going home on two trains again, taking an evening shower, and going to bed. I was nothing more than a clockwork orange.

Now, every day is a new adventure that I can plan and shape whichever way I want to. I give my full attention to my family and do only the things I like doing.

This is how I want to live the rest of my life, and this is how I want to die, with the additional wish that I hope it happens peacefully and in my sleep.