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December 14th, 2019 at 12:45 am

I'm using some vacation time from work, off today and all next week, then the college closes for the winter break so I don't return to work until 1/2/2020! Today was rainy and chilly outside so I spent most of the day putting up my Christmas decorations. I love decorating my small 4 foot tree with ornaments that go all the way back to my childhood. It brings back happy memories! I took a lovely nap this afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed my leisurely day.

Since my retirement date is June 1st, 2020 it's really getting close. I am so ready to be done with the daily grind. Like a lot of people, I've been working since I graduated high school, and for many years worked full time and attended college. I feel like I've been going full steam ahead my whole life and I'm tired! I'm excited to move into this new phase of my life.

I'm looking forward to hosting my usual Christmas Eve dinner for my family. This year I'm doing a traditional ham dinner with sweet potatoes, green beans, mashed potatoes and dinner rolls. Everyone will be bringing some kind of desserts and some wine. We always have such a good time, even without all the gift giving, which we decided not to do anymore. It's amazing how stress free the holiday season is now without trying to figure out what to buy for people who don't really need or want anything!

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2 Responses to “Time Off”

  1. rob62521 Says:
    December 14th, 2019 at 10:06 pm 1576361204
    1576361204

    Your retirement is getting closer and I totally understand your desire. Like you, I worked, even through college, and it is so nice to enjoy life as a retiree. I guess I can never understand people who struggle with retirement. I find plenty to do and sometimes I choose not to do anything and relax.

  2. GoodLiving Says:
    December 17th, 2019 at 01:19 am 1576545546
    1576545546

    Retirement is so exciting, I'm at least 10 years out and I wish it was closer. I've read that lots of folks don't make it in their career because they are laid off, get sick or for other reasons don't work. I hope that I don't have to work until I'm 65, I hope I can figure out a plan sooner than that. Do you have plans for your retirement yet?

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