I made it official. I signed all the papers. I will retire effective March 3, 2007, just a little over 2 weeks from today. I’m excited. I’m looking forward to being able to do what I want to do. I’m even willing to be the one who has to run the errands. I’m ready for the changes. What I didn’t expect is to feel a little blue about it all.
When I think about it, feeling a little blue makes sense. This place has been my home away from home for nearly 32 years. And I’m leaving. Maybe retiring is its like breaking up with someone you still love but just can’t live with any longer. You know you can’t stay any longer, but it still hurts to leave.
I will miss being a part of this life.
2 comments:
Change - it always involves a shift in attitude and a period of adjustment. Give yourself time. Also know that even if retirement isn't all you hoped it would be you can always re-enter the workforce again but this time on your own terms not out of necessity. You can then take on something you truly love instead of what will pay a bill! I think you will find retirement a joy... I plan to take a day or two off every now and then and hang with you!!! Lets pick a day to plan a beach outing for us GIRLS only!!!
EIGHT DAYS!!! EIGHT DAYS!!!
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