Friends and family often ask me how it feels to be retired. I think I won't feet the full effects until school starts on August 9th. I have scheduled a haircut for that day at 9:00 a.m., because I can!
I have had three reality checks this summer.
Check 1: I was in Meijer getting groceries, glanced down the school supply row, and saw clearance tags. I turned to go down that aisle and stopped myself--no, no, no. I smiled.
Check 2: I was headed downtown on a Saturday to meet my California cousins who were here for Junior USA volleyball tournaments. I realized I was not rushing to run all my errands on a Saturday and wouldn't have to for most of the Saturdays in my future. I smiled again!
Really BIG check 3: If you're not a teacher, you do not realize that the Fourth of July is a very sad day. It signals at least the midpoint of summer vacation. Truly a much more relaxed day for me this year. This time I had a smile and a sigh of relief.
I will probably report back to you faithful followers after school starts. God bless you all!
You sound so relaxed. I thought I would be, too, but picked up a part time job.....and then another......might have well gone back to work full time......ARG!
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