Retirement...

 So, ready or not here it comes.  So many people are excited to retire.  It feels like another loss to me.

Loss of fresh income, loss of identity, loss of a position.   Need I go on?  Debbie Downer strikes again.

Figuring out how to live on what you have.  We have a lot.  Doesn’t seem like enough.  I was always the one staying home, kids, dogs, I’m not complaining, but

The Mr is enthused to go fishing. Really? Yuck

I have no interest in that at all.  What about some romantic trip of a lifetime?  Some rewarding volunteer opportunity?  Spend quality time together.   Sigh 

I read an article about how one needs to get acquainted with the next version of yourself.  Sure, right after I figure out who that is.

Tbc



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