Comments | emorrison: Three-Day Weekend

emorrison

Three-Day Weekend

May 21, 2010 07:03

My friend Kathy, who has followed me down the path to impending retirement, has become a fan of the three-day weekend as the end of the school year approaches. Though I hadn't taken a day off since Iggy died in January, I had two personal days to squander before the end of the year and decided to take one of them today. The weather is supposed to ( Read more... )

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deltamiss May 21 2010, 20:52:47 UTC

I'm partial to Mondays as my Mental Health days. ;)

Hope you've had a blast and can manage the rest of the year. Your apres-retirement plans sound lovely. (((HUGS)))

emorrison May 21 2010, 22:46:48 UTC

The trouble with days off is that one is never enough. I do so hate Mondays, but I find it easier to get back on track when I take Friday off. The kids forget I was gone and are ready to get started with the new week.

*Sigh* 23 days to go.

jazzyglo May 21 2010, 22:23:54 UTC

Your plans for retirement sound perfect. Taking some time to just have a life is all the schedule you need. :-)

emorrison May 21 2010, 22:48:16 UTC

Today was blissful, except for that patch of poison ivy I think I discovered. I sure hope it didn't discover me!

I can hardly wait to be retired.

agedwiz May 23 2010, 20:37:30 UTC

I'm with Rene. I've been retired for two years now and I'm enjoying it way too much and am way too busy to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. Just enjoy the moments and stop worrying about being valuable or occupied.

emorrison May 24 2010, 09:40:55 UTC

Howdy stranger! Long time no see...

I still remember something you said when I was beginning to consider retirement: "I don't know anyone who is retired who would tell you not to do this." I'm glad you're still enjoying your retirement!