retirement

Brief update

2023 has been the year of transition, and that is ongoing. I am still not adjusted to retirement and look back on the year with only a few things that truly stand out: I look and feel nothing like the woman who said goodbye to 2022. I am s l o w l y working… Continue reading Brief update

A little lost

I’ve looked back over a couple of posts at the end of 2022 and have no memory of making them. Apparently, I’ve not posted about Europe which is a mistake because I’m just going to forget more and more details. My days still lack structure. They are filled with task lists which are largely disorganized… Continue reading A little lost

Rhythm

This is a draft post from August 22 2022 – never published it for some reason. Honestly, I am at a loss. I’m used to a typical day looking like this:– Get up– Feed cats and let them out– Make coffee– Sit and review overnight stuff on phone while waiting on coffee– Drink coffee– Find… Continue reading Rhythm

Finding balance

So the weekend was filled with things from discovering that our Cub Cadet will not start, to learning that the old lawnmower basically carves grass rather than mows it. Husband will not be happy when he sees it, but it will grow. I’m trying again to maintain a “Done” or “Finished” log so that I… Continue reading Finding balance

I formally retired on 8/8/22. Ok, I remain on a “by approval only” consultancy status for the next 3-6 months. I’ll receive my last 3 months salary along with my bonus some time before June 30 2023. It has only been during the past 2-3 weeks that I’ve felt any anxiety about this decision at… Continue reading Retirement

Consistency

Another post! Woo hoo! So I’m currently on what amounts to 6 weeks of medical leave. This time has also become a proving ground for my upcoming retirement from work. As I may have mentioned, my husband has finally decided we might have enough money to actually stop working while we’re both mentally and physically… Continue reading Consistency