the last paycheck. the day hath come.
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*‘fear no more the heat o’ the sun, nor the furious winter’s rages.
thou thy worldly task hast done, home art gone and taken thy wages.’
– william shakespeare, cymbeline
*i know shakespeare wrote this about the final goodbye, but it also works for commuting and retirement
When you retire, the time becomes even more precious that you ever imagined. Then it starts to pass too quickly, and then faster than that…
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m sure it does –
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Wise words: the one thing we regret is not stopping the rat race sooner, even though the steady paychecks are wonderful, the no-work thing wins tenfold and then some. Time zooms by faster than even Pete described 🙃 💨
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Yes, 12 years since I retired at 60, gone almost in the blink of an eye.
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I’m sure time will really kick into full gear
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yes, so right
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Enjoy your retirement
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thank you!
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Oh … I keep running out of “Time and Money” …
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yes, somehow they are both not easy to hang onto
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Slippery as an eel …
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Congratulations. I have a feeling you are going to find ways to use your time that are more valuable than money. You’ve earned this and you are ready Peace.
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thank you, clay –
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Brilliant!
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❤
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I confess to wasting both.
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oh, have I ever!
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Congratulations dear friend. A job well done and a well deserved retirement. Hope you enjoy it too the fullest too.
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thank you so. much, sadje
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You’re most welcome Beth
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A moment, for sure. Happy for you! 🥰
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thank you!
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The best part about retirement is the freedom to use your time to do anything you want. And No alarm clocks are necessary.
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exactly, I’m beginning to feel it already
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Never read that one. Interesting.
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❤
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And now, Beth, enjoy the benefits of all those hard-working years, my friend!
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I plan to! thanks
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When I was young, I foolishly wasted valuable time chasing the money!
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priorities change over time for most people, and each person does it in it’s own way
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I like your way!
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Brave new world. When I catch myself wasting time, I have a talk with myself.
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I hope you are patient with yourself )
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Mostly, but not always…
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Your day, your morning, your evening,…your weekend….hath arrived! Time is an invaluable resource when you’re rich in heart like you!
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❤
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💕🤗
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Once again…congratulations on your release.
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So true for anyone in general, but especially for us retiring Baby Boomers. Enjoy your new life.
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You can’t buy time is the MOST profound statement around. Although, I am bargaining for it. 🙂 When you are running out, you realize how precious every minute is.
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The paradox is that the less time you have, the more money you have. And the more money you make (and work more) the less time you spend. I prefer the time. I have all I need and saw quite a lot of this planet. I would not mind spending a peaceful time in my oasis due to less money to spend.
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If you are like me, you‘ll will often wonder How on Earth you could have done all you did, because now your days will still be full, just differently. And after a few years you‘ll slow down a bit, or not let yourself be pressurized any longer, or need an afternoon nap, or whatever! What is your partner (if one is around) saying? I married a much younger guy and he‘s still fully occupied – I need to get up early, so that we can have breakfast together…
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I’m sure it will organically fall into place over time and the rhythm of life will change. Back on the dating scene so I need to find a guy who also has time –
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Also works for commuting and retirement. So good, Beth!
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Thanks!
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What exactly is this “retirement” folks keep taking about? LOL 🙂
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It’s such a new concept for me -)
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tat’s a great saying, Beth; the last paycheck is indeed a momentous occasion ; don’t spend it all at once 🙂
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I’ll do my best
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Yes, it does!
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❤
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When you’ll really notice the time is when everyone is back in school and you think, “What shall I do today?”
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yes, that’s what I imagine. one of my friends has decided to also retire this year, and we’ll be heading to the upper peninsula instead of back to school, will be so different
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Great plan!
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Happy retirement. 🥰
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thank you –
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And now, on to new adventures where you don’t have to cut them short so you can get back to work…
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it’s such a mind shift
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Can’t wait till I have to learn it!
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So the day has finally come. I remember you giving us fair warning a year ago. I couldn’t believe it was happening! I’ll miss the stories of the students. I guess we’ll get stories of grandkids now and then instead. 🙂 Congratulations!
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lots of stories out there, but the kids were always so fun
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Awwwhhh… 🙂
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I really like this..I have always felt that way
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I have too
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Welcome to retirement! It took me ages to come to terms with not working, but I got there in the end!
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I think I’m here )
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