Jun6

less to do.

Posted on by
Standard

how i imagined my first day of retirement

but alas

it’s getting my tires switched, finishing report cards, and running errands

but i did sleep in until almost six

so  there’s hope for tomorrow….

—

“my goal is no longer to get more done, but rather to have less to do.”

  • -francine jay

 

 

 

 

 

—

art credit: by kilkeny killkeny cats

Discover more from I didn't have my glasses on....

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

79 responses »

  1. agree to that quote. and let me warn you: you will only wonder on a daily basis How on Earth have i done all i did before…. AND had time to blog, etc.! but also, i feel REALLY sorry for the kiddos who won‘t have their wonderful teacher any more.

    Liked by 3 people

    Reply ↓

  3. This is definitely my motto “my goal is no longer to get more done, but rather to have less to do.” And sometimes I achieve it [as in achieve doing less] but sometimes it escapes me. But it is a good direction to aim in :) X

    Liked by 3 people

    Reply ↓

  4. And while you were teaching/caring for your classes, you were teaching your followers too with your wonderful quotes and life experiences. Enjoy your vacation and time off. We will be eagerly awaiting our lessons. :)

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply ↓

  6. I feel so sorry for all the children who won’t have you as teacher. But the amazing thing about being retired, is how much you have to do. Sometimes I wonder if I should go back to work for a rest. (I don’t wonder it for very long though!)

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply ↓

  9. You still have some hangovers from your work, and the routine of the car stuff. Wait until you wake up one Monday morning with nothing at all planned, and just let the day drift over you peacefully. Then it starts to feel like a holiday, until you realise that the rest of your life will be like that Monday, and weekends no longer mean anything special. I think it’s great, some people find it much harder to adjust.
    Best wishes, Pete.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply ↓

  10. Ah, those days when you take care of responsibilities. Boring stuff, but I feel better after they’re done. Here’s hoping you have adventures tomorrow, like tea time with cats 🌞 If so, please let us know what kind of tea they like. My guess is Earl Grey, but I could be way off the mark.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply ↓

  25. Happy retirement. My first couple of days summer have been an eye appointment, an oil change, and writing thank you notes. Five more years before I hang up the chalk. Enjoy, stay busy, take a nap, and keep blogging.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply ↓

  28. One day at a time. The best feeling is when everyone else is back in school and you have the freedom to do what you like.

    Like

    Reply ↓

  30. It will feel like a “vacation” or sorts until you’ve fully absorbed that your biggest daily responsibility is no longer your responsibility…forever and ever! I think it’s wise to do all of those things you need to get done while you’re still in your “time to make the donuts” cycle, because then, you will be able to appreciate that you have days of leisure. Welcome to retirement! Oh, and I like that quote!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply ↓

Leave a comment