So now that I am 50, I'm starting to wonder what it is like to retire. Does a person feel useless knowing that they are now of the age where they aren't as wanted in the work force anymore?
I saw our former custodian today from the courthouse and asked him how his retirement was treating him. Just wonderful he said with a smile. He had a spring in his step that I hadn't seen when I saw him bringing the mail to the post office every day. It may of been because it was the end of the day and he was tired but I don't think that was it. When I saw him today he said to have a nice Easter and a good weekend. I don't think I ever saw him smile so much. He looked happy too. Thus, he is one of the reasons I am writing this blog.
My dad on the other hand retired a few years ago. Did he stop working? Hell, no. He told me if he didn't keep working he would just up and die. Do I believe that? Yes, as a matter of fact I do. My dad's reputation has always been that he is a hard worker and dependable. What would his trademark be if he stopped working all together? A nice guy? A hunter and a fisherman? Who knows. The only difference with my dad and retiring is that if he wants to take a few days off and go fishing with the guys, he can without worrying about getting a job done in time.
Then there is my boss. He has just reached that age where you are ready to retire in the next few years. He is a great boss and I don't really want him to leave but I understand his reasoning. He wants to have a no stress life for the years he has left and his job now is very high stress. Especially with me as an employee...........grins.
As for me........ I kind of think I am more like my dad about the work thing and retirement. I like to think I am a hard worker and that I am needed at my job (notice I put like to think). I need that structure of having to be there every day. If I was retired......... oh man, that would be a not so good thing right now. I would sleep until noon, stay up until the wee hours of the morning and become so large that I wouldn't fit in a chair... lol. Just teasing about the chair thing, but you get the picture. On the other hand I could take my granddaughter for weeks on end without a care in the world and go with Allen on trips.........that is if his health was good and we had the money to even go, and get all my pictures in a scrapbook, have a huge garden and entertain constantly. Hey, that kind of sounds good doesn't it? Retirement? I can't wait!!! :)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Thoughts and Shots
I figured I haven't written here for awhile and that it was time to update a little. I was just reading some of the blogs from other people I know, and I can honestly tell you that they should of went in another direction with their careers.
I loved reading what they had written. They are quite talented and I can't wait to read more.
This year has been hard on the families that lost their loved ones. Mike LaPlante was one of the wonderful people that lost the battle with cancer. It was so quick, and I never did get the chance to say goodbye. He will be missed by many, me included.
Shawn and Terry Balderston lost their lives to a car accident this past week and I still find it hard to believe they are gone. I knew Shawn alot better than Terry, but if he was anything like Shawn, he would of been fun to be around. Shawn had a heart of gold, but had a bit of a devlish side to him too. I don't think he really got the chance to "find himself" and I wonder what he would of become if he had. I truly feel for his friends that were close to him.
I'm hoping this year is going to be better for all the people that have been struggling to make ends meet this last year. I know I will probably get some guff about this, but I really don't think Obama is getting a fair shake in all this political crap. The poor guy came in to a big mess and he doesn't have any backing at all from congress. I really hate that the Democrats and Republicans can't get it together and work out something that will benefit the people of the U.S. instead of themselves. I think Obama is trying to fix things, but probably not the things needing to be fixed right now and that will probably be his downfall if he fails. His heart is in the right place, I think.
Well, enough for now. Life is what you make it, right?
As I get older and feel the years slipping by me, I wonder how I will be remembered when I am gone. I hope that I have touched at least one or two lives and that I will be remembered fondly if at all.
Until next time,
Cindy
I loved reading what they had written. They are quite talented and I can't wait to read more.
This year has been hard on the families that lost their loved ones. Mike LaPlante was one of the wonderful people that lost the battle with cancer. It was so quick, and I never did get the chance to say goodbye. He will be missed by many, me included.
Shawn and Terry Balderston lost their lives to a car accident this past week and I still find it hard to believe they are gone. I knew Shawn alot better than Terry, but if he was anything like Shawn, he would of been fun to be around. Shawn had a heart of gold, but had a bit of a devlish side to him too. I don't think he really got the chance to "find himself" and I wonder what he would of become if he had. I truly feel for his friends that were close to him.
I'm hoping this year is going to be better for all the people that have been struggling to make ends meet this last year. I know I will probably get some guff about this, but I really don't think Obama is getting a fair shake in all this political crap. The poor guy came in to a big mess and he doesn't have any backing at all from congress. I really hate that the Democrats and Republicans can't get it together and work out something that will benefit the people of the U.S. instead of themselves. I think Obama is trying to fix things, but probably not the things needing to be fixed right now and that will probably be his downfall if he fails. His heart is in the right place, I think.
Well, enough for now. Life is what you make it, right?
As I get older and feel the years slipping by me, I wonder how I will be remembered when I am gone. I hope that I have touched at least one or two lives and that I will be remembered fondly if at all.
Until next time,
Cindy
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