Congratulations Crispy Frog and CJ! I retired this past June after 28 years as a school librarian. I love it! I sew for a few hours every morning because I am a morning person. The last few years of work I couldn't quilt at night, I was just sapped of energy, even after resting, and I still don't do well at night. My sewing room is usually neat unless I am trying to make a deadline. (But the luxury is you have time to straighten at odd times). I love 99 percent of my stash so that's not an issue. I am not afraid to cut into it and get the most joy from donating or giving quilts away.
I was lucky enough to make it to Missouri Star in Sept.,which I never could've done while I was teaching. A hint: I use a soft cover letter size date book to keep guild commitments, meetings and appointments straight! I also use it to prioritize my projects.(once a librarian always a librarian-we need order lol!) Let yourself ease into it and you will develop a routine. I also balance
the sitting with walking several times a week. Good luck!