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Showing Original Post only (View all)What's the best thing about being retired? [View all]
For me its sleep. If I have an occasional bout of insomnia nowadays (like tonight) its no big deal , I can always take a nap later, or just sleep in once I do get to sleep. When I was working full time Id stress when I couldnt sleep. Id e looking at the alarm clock, thinking if I get to sleep now Ill still be able to sleep X hours. Then a half hour later Id think I could stil get Y hours if I get to sleep now, and on and on. As time ticked by Id get more stressed. Really sucked.
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"Wake up when I wake up. " this was a revelation the second day of retirement... nt
mitch96
Aug 2023
#29
What a wonderful opportunity. I'd love to spend a couple months in other countries every year.
Lonestarblue
Aug 2023
#9
Sounds wonderful. I've got dual citizenship with Ireland, so the EU is up for grabs with us,
Native
Aug 2023
#40
I'm never bored; I'm finally getting to do some things I never used to have time for.
Ocelot II
Aug 2023
#57
Cutting yourself a nice piece of chocolate cake and eating it at 830 AM while
LuckyCharms
Aug 2023
#45