tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post812077436939576821..comments2024-03-28T09:51:27.698-05:00Comments on Let's Add Sprinkles: Thoughts About RetirementKatie Mansfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-61154302698165550342017-11-02T12:56:09.227-05:002017-11-02T12:56:09.227-05:00I don't know how I had a job with all that occ...I don't know how I had a job with all that occurred after retirement -- trips and art and volunteer work and keeping house, being a better and more present friend. You will find your answer and the right thing will resonate with you. What is wonderful is knowing you have the option to try something new or old, fail or dislike it or fall in love with it. Your choice, your schedule, your life.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-76142228239492167792017-11-01T11:29:32.505-05:002017-11-01T11:29:32.505-05:00Wow ! Very nice,,,i really like it..bloom tattoosWow ! Very nice,,,i really like it..<a href="http://www.fashions10.com/tag/bloom-tattoos/" rel="nofollow">bloom tattoos</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458415426381634226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-60385697872888015462017-10-31T15:13:05.235-05:002017-10-31T15:13:05.235-05:00So many of your comments echo what has happened in...So many of your comments echo what has happened in my life recently. At the beginning of summer, I quit a part-time job that I had worked at for a long time -- but it was time to leave. I have truly enjoyed the freedom of being able to be spontaneous in our travels, rather than being stuck to a schedule where I had to ask off over a month in advance for a vacation day. And, because I used to work a lot of Saturdays, my husband and I are spending every Saturday together now, just because we can. I am also volunteering and visiting others while I decide what my next step is. As the holidays approach, I am a little nervous about not having my "fun" money, but so excited I won't have to work Thanksgiving weekend when my children will be home!!! Kathy P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-13380623013136278522017-10-31T09:58:01.601-05:002017-10-31T09:58:01.601-05:00Lindo. Feliz dia. Cumprimentos.Lindo. Feliz dia. Cumprimentos.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475889434484480163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-70457233872753925012017-10-30T18:33:49.485-05:002017-10-30T18:33:49.485-05:00Hi Katie,
I got the same feelings when I retired f...Hi Katie,<br />I got the same feelings when I retired from being a nurse to staying home and watching my two grand girls a couple days a week. I find I am busier now being home than when I was working. My days are full. I love being independent and not having a schedule to keep. I felt like you in the beginning that I would be bored or feel less valued. I retired at 50 so everyone always said to me what are you going to do next?!!!! Like I had to have a plan!!!! I did sub as an RN in the school district and did love that. I could do that and still watch the grand girls so that was great. I think you will find your nitche and what will make you feel good about your new normal. Just give it some time. I am a night owl too so it is nice to not have to rise and shine early in the mornings! That is a plus.<br />Hugs,<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-45615640308000857082017-10-30T15:28:57.369-05:002017-10-30T15:28:57.369-05:00Welcome to the world of retirement! I retired earl...Welcome to the world of retirement! I retired early and my husband retired 5 years later. I must confess I loved my "alone time" during the week before he retired. I found I had to divide the chores and assign some to the hubs or we didn't get things done. Now Wed and Sat are "work" days where he vacuums and I do the laundry, and we both change the sheets and clean the bathrooms. Last Halloween we bought a new pickup and sold our old pickup and car. We go everywhere together so it seemed to make sense to just have one vehicle to maintain. Wrong! We are looking to buy a new car this year because sometimes a girl just needs to go thrift shopping or run to Hobby Lobby and retired men seem to think it's a good idea to drive the wife and wait outside for her (in the Texas heat no less) which makes the wife feel guilty about taking her time. So that's my warning...don't get too practical and give up your car! The car is your lifeline to girl stuff.At Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-90770106013777891862017-10-30T13:50:21.587-05:002017-10-30T13:50:21.587-05:00My husband is retiring very soon, and while I have...My husband is retiring very soon, and while I have online work I do, my schedule is pretty open. It will be very different! I am looking forward to having the freedom to do what we want, when we want...and we have lots to do to keep busy. Subbing sounds like a good way for you to transition!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-10322987997094703922017-10-30T13:35:07.802-05:002017-10-30T13:35:07.802-05:00Katie,
Being retired gives you the flexibility to ...Katie,<br />Being retired gives you the flexibility to take advantage of new opportunities. You never know what lies around the bend. Visiting France in the off season and spending Saturdays with Bill are but two of the opportunities you were not able to do while you worked. Eyes open... truly today is the first day of the rest of your amazing life.<br /><br />JudithBotanic Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16785345862310221087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-3913481640270746442017-10-30T12:42:20.161-05:002017-10-30T12:42:20.161-05:00You'll adjust and you will not get bored. I pr...You'll adjust and you will not get bored. I promise! <br /><br />It's amazing how busy you can be just taking care of and enjoying life. ;)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.com