Today is the first day of my "official retirement". Although I'm not old enough to actually collect retirement, I have no plans to return to the 9-5 workplace. Mr. BeachHouse keeps talking about Temp agencies but I just smile and think of long morning walks on the beach and spending lots of time in the garden.
My first big project, so to speak, is to put my house in order. Putting up shelves and organizing my sewing/craft room, cleaning out closets (but not shoes--at least not yet) , clean out and organize the garage, you know-all those things you put off when you are doing the 9-5 everyday.
I am so happy to be entering this phase of my life. I've been looking forward to it for many years and I do feel very blessed that I am able to do it. We will be going from a dual income household to a single income household, which will take some adjustments, especially in the "shoe shopping" department. But then again all I really need now are
Now off I go to enjoy the first day of the rest of my life!
Yahooo for you!!! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!!! Good for you! Being home is the best. Enjoy! Lisa
ReplyDeleteOh congratulations! I can't wait to see all of the wonderful organizing you have planned!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
Congratulations! I'm a little envious. I want to retire too! Have fun! laurie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your retirement Megan and here's wishing you many happy, healthy years to enjoy every single moment of it! Tks so much for visiting with me on my Blog :) I look forward to hearing about all your many projects!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Retirement is the world's best kept secret!! I love it, never missed working, never looked back! My husband, however, never liked it, he always has a part-time job now on the side! We both took an early-out from NASA back in 97, I was young then too, but adjusted to it quickly! I never get bored in my house! I can always find something to do!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Katherine
Congratulations! Cute photos. I know you're finding plenty to do and having fun.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Kat
My comment disappeared so I'll try again! Congratulations! How exciting to be entering a new phase in life and have time to do things you didn't have time for before. I'm sure you're really going to enjoy being home. I'll look forward to hearing about your gardening and organzing projects!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Now that you are officially retired, are you putting your house in order? I hope you are enjoying it! Don't be surprised if you find you still don't have much time, and wonder how you ever found time to work daily!!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
Congratulations on the change of pace, something to be excited about.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on the bluebirds!
ReplyDeleteLet me warn you those cutwork 100% cotton tablecloths are bears to IRON!!!
Katherine