I've been retired for exactly 30 days. I'm still in phase 1. I've wanted to retire for so long that it's just bliss. I can pour more time and energy into things I was already involved in…like being a present grandma and being a CASA for foster kids. Also, I can read more books. Ironic when you know I worked at a library! 😁
I’m 8 months retired and I did not even reach phase 1. I still work a little in the morning otherwise I do not feel as important. My sleeping habits have not changed. Instead of waking at 2:45am….I am waking up at 3:45am. I am still doing the house chores…yoga…watching the weather models so what has changed ? I have more freedom…not watching the clock as much and not making or spending as much. Maybe by the end of the year I will adjust with God’s help.
You won’t be surprised that I love the breakdown of the phases and am traveling the path in a similar way (though I am about 6 months behind you and may not pursue anywhere near the number of things you did in Phase 3…which is where I am just beginning to live as I am about 6 months behind you in the timeline. That said, I can acknowledge the shift is occurring in the way I see things and I look forward to seeing where it leads.
Wow. The steps of retirement sound quite a bit like the season from which I have been emerging -- SAHM. My eldest is going to be 33, while my baby is going to be 20 (mind-blown), and it's been an adventure.
Before my husband and I decided that -- while difficult -- it would be best if I stayed at home while he worked, I worked as a respected copywriter in the Williamsport, PA market, at the number one-rated station, then at a Christian station, where I worked a close stroll from my apartment.
Even though I knew I was helping to shape a generation for Christ, those around me seemed to keep doing their thing, and now I was "someone's wife" and "someone's mother." I kid you not -- as my children grew, their friend's would call me "(friend of whichever child of mine you happened to me)'s mom."
Sure, I became an oral storyteller during the summers at libraries across the state, but it wasn't a "regular job." Afterall, according to some, I was just, "staying at home, playing with the kids all day." Oh. Yeah. I homeschooled my children, as well.
So, now, "retiring" from full-time motherhood and homeschooling for 27 years has been a very interesting development. So very thankful for my part-time job! A new sense of purpose has arisen in me.
And so thankful for your posts, Bill. I love to learn new things. What you shared was good. Thanks!
I've been retired for exactly 30 days. I'm still in phase 1. I've wanted to retire for so long that it's just bliss. I can pour more time and energy into things I was already involved in…like being a present grandma and being a CASA for foster kids. Also, I can read more books. Ironic when you know I worked at a library! 😁
I’m 8 months retired and I did not even reach phase 1. I still work a little in the morning otherwise I do not feel as important. My sleeping habits have not changed. Instead of waking at 2:45am….I am waking up at 3:45am. I am still doing the house chores…yoga…watching the weather models so what has changed ? I have more freedom…not watching the clock as much and not making or spending as much. Maybe by the end of the year I will adjust with God’s help.
Great stuff!!
You won’t be surprised that I love the breakdown of the phases and am traveling the path in a similar way (though I am about 6 months behind you and may not pursue anywhere near the number of things you did in Phase 3…which is where I am just beginning to live as I am about 6 months behind you in the timeline. That said, I can acknowledge the shift is occurring in the way I see things and I look forward to seeing where it leads.
Wow. The steps of retirement sound quite a bit like the season from which I have been emerging -- SAHM. My eldest is going to be 33, while my baby is going to be 20 (mind-blown), and it's been an adventure.
Before my husband and I decided that -- while difficult -- it would be best if I stayed at home while he worked, I worked as a respected copywriter in the Williamsport, PA market, at the number one-rated station, then at a Christian station, where I worked a close stroll from my apartment.
Even though I knew I was helping to shape a generation for Christ, those around me seemed to keep doing their thing, and now I was "someone's wife" and "someone's mother." I kid you not -- as my children grew, their friend's would call me "(friend of whichever child of mine you happened to me)'s mom."
Sure, I became an oral storyteller during the summers at libraries across the state, but it wasn't a "regular job." Afterall, according to some, I was just, "staying at home, playing with the kids all day." Oh. Yeah. I homeschooled my children, as well.
So, now, "retiring" from full-time motherhood and homeschooling for 27 years has been a very interesting development. So very thankful for my part-time job! A new sense of purpose has arisen in me.
And so thankful for your posts, Bill. I love to learn new things. What you shared was good. Thanks!
Great read. Thank you sir.