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10-09-2006, 05:49 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY
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| I'm Retiring In Five Weeks!!! I'm retiring from teaching on November 17th and I just can't wait. I'm so excited about this. It's a whole new life, and one of the reasons I got Max. I'm divorced and, sadly, my daughter and I don't agree on her husband, so Max rounds out my life so beautifully. Retirement is a bit scary, but the thought of being able to do whatever comes my way that I enjoy thrills me. I'm also so glad to have my lttle dog by my side. He's a sweet little boy and the perfect retirement buddy. He's also so happy when I'm home with him. Of course, I don't plan on us being home a lot. I'm a very young 59 and plan to be out and about with Max tagging along to wherever they let me bring him. Just wanted to share my excitement with you guys. Judy |
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10-09-2006, 06:05 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas
Posts: 2,624
| That is wonderful news! The best thing you can do in retirement is to do what you have always wanted to do. Take time to relax and refresh and then make a plan about what you want to do and what you DON'T want to do. People seem to think that because you retired, that you have plenty of time to do anything they ask - NOT TRUE! You might consider volunteering at something that could involve your little boy - maybe visiting a nursing home - you can't imagine how much they would love seeing you and your little one. Also, you might think about volunteering for something in which you could use your teaching skills - like at a senior citizens center (can you tell that older adults are my life's passion!) Whatever you decide to do - find your passion and figure out how it can become a center piece for your life now! Good luck!
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10-09-2006, 06:10 AM | #3 |
I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA
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| That is such fabulous news! CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!! My dad just retired at the end of August, and he, too, was somewhat apprehensive about what he was going to do with his time, as he's been working full-time since he was 16! But, after the reality of retirement set in, he has not had any trouble finding fun things to occupy himself with. Good luck to you as you begin the next phase of your life with your little companion Max! I know the both of you will have a BLAST! |
10-09-2006, 06:13 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Congratulations!!!! Enjoy your next chapter of your life. I had to take a forced retirement 1 1/2 years ago at age 53 after 33 years at the same company. At first I was devastated, Now I love the freedom. I also am taking care of my elderly parents which takes up a lot of my day but still enjoy my time off.
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10-09-2006, 06:41 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
Posts: 12,552
| I retired early due to a disability. I was also afraid of not having enough to do. But now I wonder when I would find time to go to work. I sew, I write, I garden, I work with my dogs on obedience, I garden, I crochet, and sometimes I just spend the entire day messing around on the computer. Congratulations! If you find yourself with nothing to do, there is always YT. |
10-09-2006, 07:14 AM | #6 |
Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny
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| Congratulations! That is so awesome and you deserve to go in whatever direction your heart pulls you. You have your trusty little companion by your side, so let nothing stand in your way. ENJOY! (I was all set to retire this year since my husband's new company he had started with his son's had finally reached the point where I could, but he worked too hard to get to that point and died of a heart attack last xmas. So now I find myself working 1 job and having to get another just to survive. My retirement will have to wait). I wish you the best and if you are ever traveling in NE PA, stop by for a visit. Roxy would love to meet and play with Max.
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10-09-2006, 07:29 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana
Posts: 4,685
| Congratulations on your retirement. I am so looking forward to retiring myself, but have a ways to go. I'm 51 and don't know if I could drive a bus till retirement age...LOL Would probably scare the kids to death....
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10-09-2006, 10:06 AM | #8 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 267
| Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! Retiring with a Yorkie by your side sounds perfect. I love the idea of visiting nursing homes and hospitals with your pup, if that's a possibility. |
10-09-2006, 07:07 PM | #9 | |
Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US
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We had always intended to do a lot of traveling in retirement. That may or may not happen but I know God has a plan for us (and for you too). My prayers are with you as you face hardships. | |
10-09-2006, 07:18 PM | #10 | |
Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US
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I hope that you and your daughter will be able to agree to disagree on her husband and cherish your relationship with each other. Who knows, grandchildren may be next on your agenda. Your opinion of him may even be altered if he is a good father to your grandchildren and loves the same people you love. | |
10-09-2006, 07:43 PM | #11 | |
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10-09-2006, 09:10 PM | #13 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri
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| Congratulations Enjoy it. I will be there in 7 years. I just turned 50 last month. I am going through a divorce now. I had to give up two of my babies. I got to keep one. I will get more later after I get my own place.
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10-09-2006, 09:16 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 1,877
| Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! I'm sure you've had many wonderful years teaching! But, I can imagine how exciting the next chapter of your life will be. I have a long way till I can retire, I've only been teaching for 3 years...but I love everyday of it! Enjoy your new adventures! Do you have anything fun and exciting planned?
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10-11-2006, 10:45 AM | #15 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| Congratulations Judy on your retirement. It sounds wonderful not to be tied to a schedule. You can come and go as you and your side kick please I am not far behind you. March 07 I am hopefully planning. That is also why I got Buddy late in life, so to speak, for a campanion. I also lost my husband 19yrs ago when I was 45 years old. Can't wait to stay home especially in the winter. I won't have to shovel my car out! I can sit and count the snow flakes instead Good luck to you. I bet in no time you will wonder where you found time to work. Carol |
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