Happily Retired Last Year!

[Suzanne]

Hi Everyone - I have just joined this forum. I retired last year and I love every minute of it! My theme has always been "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" and now it is Five O'clock all the time! I live in Ontario, Canada and it was wonderful to be able to enjoy an entire summer outdoors just relaxing. I was greatly surprised that I do not miss work in the slightest. I worked so hard for over 40 years and enjoyed my career so I worried that I might have problems adjusting. However, I had no issues at all and in fact I am astounded at how fast time goes in retirement. I had to get over the guilt of having lazy days if I wanted - heck I deserve it! I look forward to discussing your experiences with the life changing event of retirement with all of you.
Cheers,
Suzanne

 

[Shalimar]

Welcome from Vancouver Island BC.

 

[Wren]

Hello and welcome Suzanne, wishing you a long and happy retirement

 

[Ken N Tx]

 

[ossian]

Hi and welcome, Suzanne. Welcome from Scotland. Nothing to feel guilty about in retirement. You have earned it.

 

[Bobw235]

Welcome, Suzanne. I retired (somewhat) about 18 months ago. Went back on a limited part time basis (from home) and it's a nice mix. Love the freedom and a bit of extra cash is nice too.

 

[moviequeen1]

HI Suzanne,welcome,I'm Sue in Buffalo,NY I took early retirement 6 1/2yrs ago,love my 'new life',glad to know you are enjoying your retirement too. I look forward to your future posts,enjoy your weekend Sue

 

[Suzanne]

Thank you all for your warm welcome! I am enjoying my favourite time of the day - mornings with my coffee and IPAD. No more commuting for 3 hours a day and working 10 hour days. I am grateful for my career and planned my retirement for over ten years. I guess I am still in the honeymoon stage of retirement as I just enjoy my time at home with my husband and my books. Retirement is much more than I expected - I feel like I am truly living my life. Goodbye stress!
Suzanne

 

[Suzanne]

Hi Sue, so glad to hear you still love retirement after all those years. I also took early retirement at 62 once I reached my financial goal. It was a difficult decision to retire but it was the right time for me. I spent so much time in my little oasis of my backyard ("my happy place") the last two summers with much time to reflect on life and I am so happy. I tackled long awaited chores like organizing all my closets/storage areas and had my first garage sale in June. But some days I will read a book in one day or sometimes I stay up until the wee hours watching the series Outlander on Netflix (love that show). I tell my husband how did I get so lucky and he replies we worked for it! I am me again!

 

[Suzanne]

Thanks Shalimar. How long have you been retired? I lived in BC in my 20s - beautiful province.

 

[Suzanne]

Thanks Wren - I know I will be happy - this the life I have been waiting for!

 

[Suzanne]

Thanks for greetings from Texas.

 

[Suzanne]

Wow a welcome from Scotland! I just finished watching Outlander series on Netflix (lots of time now) and I so enjoyed the history. I believe there may be some Scottish background in our family tree - a project I intend to work on this winter.

 

[Suzanne]

Thanks Bob. It has been about 16 months for me. Yes the freedom is awesome. I no longer hate Mondays!

 

[SeaBreeze]

Hi Suzanne, congratulations on your retirement, been retired around eight years now and I love it!

 

[Suzanne]

Thanks Seabreeze. Have read a few of your posts and I can tell you love retirement as much as I do! So glad I joined this forum!

 

[jujube]

Welcome, Suzanne!