Friday, April 03, 2009

My Mind Is Made Up

I'm going to retire. Again! Yes, Again! This time for keeps.

The last time I left my job I hung on working part-time. When, due to budget cuts, the part-time job ended, I worked part-time as the secretary for my church. It was essential to make my monthly budget to have more income. This time, well, nothing has actually changed, except by working I have increased my monthly donation from Social Security, I actually think I can swing it without working. That's my plan, anyway.

I can't imagine it. Not getting up every day and slouching off to the daily grind with a quick stop for coffee on the way in. This winter did me in. I decided that I was not getting up in the cold anymore and cleaning off a car just because I HAD to be somewhere besides home drinking my coffee. Coffee from a coffee spot is great, but it's not like I can't make coffee just as good right at home. Yes, before the year is out I shall plan to make and drink coffee home and enjoy it even more.

Are you wondering just when. My hope is to work through the month of September. Of course, I'm not adverse to stopping prior to that date. I am currently training my assistant to take over my job duties and by then we should have completed the annual cycle. After that she will be on her own. She's a very bright assistant and I know she will have not problem with this job. In fact, she is pretty much perfect for it.

So that's that. I find I am already thinking I won't be here much longer and this time I'm not coming back except for those special events where they invite the retirees.

It's gonna be great. I'm making a list of things I want to do.



* Take pictures of stuff I love

* Sew. I bought a brand new machine which I have had for a year. I took a class to learn how to use it. I haven't even mended anything since the class nor made anything, nor anything else. But soon I'm going to sew... again. I loved the creative process. I hope I can still do it.

* Clean my house. Oh yes! That will be fun.

* Ministry. I want to become involved in some type ministry. I'm thinking about what it will be. Just want to make sure it is the Lord and not me whispering in my ear.

* Stress out less.

* Watch the snow from my window, not from my car.

* Do more with my Mom. Now I visit her daily, but I want to spend more time with her.

* Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!