I know exactly how she is feeling today. I can still remember my last day of work nearly four years ago. After spending weeks cleaning out my office and files, I thought I would be misty-eyed and depressed as I walked out the door for the very last time. Instead, what I felt was an unbelievable sense of relief…as if the entire weight of the world was now lifted from my shoulders. Yes…retirement can be a scary thing with all the financial considerations and the fear of not having enough to do each day but it can also be a very liberating experience and one filled with all sorts of planned as well as unexpected adventures.
Tonight, Rick and I are taking JAM out for a celebratory dinner. And, on JAM’s first day of freedom tomorrow, what will she be doing? She’ll be going to a holiday crafts fair with her already retired playmate…me! She and I have already compiled a long list of things to see in the Southern California area and the list keeps growing. And who knows…maybe I’ll even get her to start a blog. You just never know…
So today, please help me wish JAM a very Happy Retirement!
7 comments:
A very Happy Retirement to your friend. I'm sure the two of you will be "up to no good" err having lots of fun for a very long time. ;)
I remember walking out that door for the last time. I felt sad, for about 30 seconds, and then the relief.
Best of retirement to your friend.
Happy Retirement JAM! I am so jealous!
I wish your friend, JAM, a happy retirement. You girls are now free to have lots of fun together.
Blessings,
Mary
I can't think of a better club to join. Now you'll have someone to play hooky with. Sweet!
Lucky JAM....sigh.....
Congrats on your friend's retirement! Freedom! I just wish no one had to worry about money.
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