Teaching an old dog new tricks

Well, my 62nd birthday has come and gone and it wasn't a big deal, although Several interesting events have taken place. I have decided to start drawing my Social Security now instead of waiting till I am 66. The effect is that I will get less money each month but for a longer period of time. In my case we decided it would be to our advantage. I intend to keep working but less hours each month. There is a limit you can earn and still receive SS at early retirement.

The most fun event on my birthday was the Salsa Dance class, Carol and I attended. We have a new friend who teaches Salsa Dancing and he offered to give us a free lesson because his regular class is full with a waiting list. Our friends Max and Nancy went with us and it was a HOOT! We learned five basic steps. Now if we can just remember them long enough to use them. I think we are going to practice at home to see if we can actually still do them before venturing out in public.

On the ego-boosting side several of my friends paid me a complement on learning of my birthday, by claiming to think of me as the same age as they are. They are in their mid forties. Thanks fellows.