enviable confusion. Other overworked
friends saying “Wow, aren’t you lucky, you
get to rest and have some free time!” while
I’m sitting here wondering, “Free time, what
the heck is that?!?!” I have been blessed to
have had a job take up the majority of my
time all my adult life. That life had me praying for free moments and hawkishly watching the vacation calendar. Now, now I’m not,
and I’m not sure how to behave. FYI - I will be
creating lovely finger art collectibles soon,
please let me know your favorite colors (lol!
seriously, though).
3. Retirement without a plan to jump immediately into something else all-consuming means butt spread/more acreage - never
thought I’d get sick of my snacking habits
and my couch. Yes, the gym is open, but they
like it when people come dressed. Dressing
involves moving, AND the Hallmark Channel
is playing THAT movie AGAIN!!! - you see my
dilemma, right?
4. Retirement means weird sleeping hours
but also rising at your normal work time. Ask
the people I text at 4am (10:30p, 1p, etc...)
and check my FB page or my Pinterest ...
5. Retirement, when you look able-bodied, means trying not to look like a guilty
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