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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI have to share....
I am officially a ROF!!!*
Yep, today was my very last day of work. Ever. Forever. I'm done. I'm really DONE!
Tomorrow really IS the first day of the rest of my life!
L'Chaim!!
*(Retired Old Fart) with apologies to TROF!
Paulie
(8,462 posts)Congrats! I'm right behind ya. Only 20 more years to go.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)I never thought this day would come, believe me. But it did and it will for you, too.
HeiressofBickworth
(2,682 posts)I've been retired for five years (already??? where did all the time go?). The choices of activities are wonderful when you aren't bound by "work hours". The Seattle International Film Festival just ended yesterday -- 21 days of over 400 movies. I attended 25 of them. When selecting the ones I wanted to see, factoring in work hours wasn't part of it. What freedom!!
Same for doctor, dentist, hair, and other appointments. Free to take whatever is available. And don't forget personal time -- time to watch TV, read a book, take naps, take walks, visit with friends, etc.
After a while, you'll wonder when you ever had the time to work.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)That is what people tell me. I have a lot of projects planned that I have put off for years. I know I will find plenty to do.
And not having to get a late afternoon appointment, or take a half sick day, will be such a relief, too.
rurallib
(62,478 posts)and do something as if you were playing hookey from school.
Or go back to sleep - who cares.
Congratulations and welcome to the club.
Sadly we may be the last generation that can retire.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Well tomorrow is the first day, so I plan to sleep late and have a leisurely day. I don't want to become a slug though. Actually, I want to start walking in the mornings and work on my many projects that are screaming to be completed! And a nap is a daily requirement!
Scuba
(53,475 posts)femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Yes, I plan to take French over again in the fall at the community college. I had 4 years in HS and 2 in college, but have forgotten most of it. And then I want to go to Paris!! Vive la France! It is my life-long dream.
Skittles
(153,298 posts)keep us posted on your adjustment
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)You will, I promise you. I never expected to get here either, but time has a way of catching up with us.
For one thing, I plan to spend a lot more time in the Lounge! LOL
If I get lazy or my brains turn to mush, I will come to you for a swift kick in the posterior!
AnotherDreamWeaver
(2,854 posts)I started collecting Social Security a few years back, but it's not enough to pay my bills. Working weed eating in 95 degrees is not a job I want, but it's a job I can get. Hope you have a good retirement plan and don't spend all day reading DU posts.... There is a world out there you can get engaged with.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)I was a public school teacher (unionized, TG) for many years, so I have a very nice pension. I deferred my SS, so I have that, too. We will be OK, thanks so much.
Right now, I just want to cocoon in my house. I will emerge eventually, but I have a lot to catch up on at home.
Best wishes to you.
AnotherDreamWeaver
(2,854 posts)or something altogether your own making.
Enjoy your new life, and thanks for the wishes.
Best back at ya,
mnhtnbb
(31,416 posts)Enjoy retirement!
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)I keep thinking I should do something really special today... but I don't know what! LOL
Thanks for the welcome, mnhtnbb!
LeftofObama
(4,243 posts)I wish you many many years of great health and happiness. Take a few months of "me time". You've earned it!