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In reply to the discussion: What's the best thing about being retired? [View all]
Ocelot II
(127,542 posts)56. All these things.
And more: Getting stuck in some Netflix series and watching it most of the night, knowing you can sleep as late as you want the next day. Driving past your old workplace and laughing. Gleefully turning down an offer to come back and work as a contract employee. Lying in bed in the morning trying to remember what day of the week it is, and whether you have any chocolate cake for breakfast.
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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