Questions I am asked about retirement: (1)Are you enjoying your retirement? (2)Are you staying busy? (3)Are you ready to go back to work? Answers to previous questions: (1)YES!! (2)YES!!!! (3)NO!!!!!
It's now been about 1-1/2 years since my retirement, and everywhere I go, it seems that I get asked these questions:
Are you enjoying your retirement? I'm feeling great about retirement at this time. I am truly enjoying all the benefits of being retired. My health has greatly improved, and I feel less stressed than I have for a very long time.
Are you staying busy?? Me? Busy? Of course, I'm busy!! I am so busy that I now wonder how did I ever have time to work?
Are you ready to go back to work? Definitely not!
I wrote the following list to celebrate the good feelings! Live is very good!
Retirement Positives:
- I can go on “Business Trips” with my husband.
- I can travel more and visit with my family and friends.
- I don’t have to grade papers and do lesson plans on trips - or anytime!
- I don't have to stress about sending "Signed Papers" home on Tuesday!
- I can go to Pilates at 9:00 a.m. instead of rushing at 4:00 p.m.
- There's no sub or sub-plans needed for Dr. appointments.
- I can go shopping after Dr. appointments instead of rushing back to school.
- I can wear jeans anytime (without paying $2.00).
- I am getting more sleep and have time to actually “rest”.
- I have better dreams and fewer nightmares.
- I can read for pleasure
- I don't have the worry of, "Will all of my class pass the LEAP?"
- Reduced stress has resulted in greatly improved health.
- There's more time to pursue hobbies and interests.
- I feel creative again!
- I have taught a "free" Art Class to kids!
- There's much more time to spend with my grandchildren.
- There's more time for making things for my grandchildren!
- I still receive checks!
- I don't have to clean my house on Saturday (I now clean during the week!).
- People say I smile more!
- I rarely have a headache!
- I have greatly improved my computer skills!
- And, it's difficult for even me to believe, I have started a blog!!
- Etc.
- Etc.
- To be continued.....
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