I’ve been sitting here watching the last few minutes of the countdown go down to zero and now its official – I’m retired!
It’s nine months earlier than planned when I started this blog in December of 2017 with a goal of retiring in five years – ‘and so it begins’.
This last week didn’t really go as planned. DH had a bike accident and ended up having surgery – he’s doing OK, just has a lot of sitting about ahead of him for the next few weeks while he recovers. So I ended up only working three days this week.
I had wonderful farewell with a few tears, lots of laughs and sharing of memories. I’ve been given a VERY generous Spotlight gift voucher to spend on fabric – they know me well lol!
We’re having a celebration dinner tonight – theres a roast dinner in the oven – and I’m pretty confident of a good nights sleep ahead.
And so a new chapter begins in the morning. I’m planning on spending the day sewing. I have fabric parcels to open, Sweet Dreams to get caught up on and so much I want to do!
I also just want to send a special shout out to Simple Savers friends who’ve been such an encouragement over many years and played a big part in me achieving my goal xxx
” A wise woman once said ‘I’m Outta Here!’ and she lived happily ever after.”
Congratulations (to you) and I'm glad that hubby is recovering – sort of like a "joint retirement" for now!
I am so proud to you as my eldest used to say! I can't wait to see pictures of your creations. I love that fact that you did this through a blog, that is how I finally got to a somewhat peaceful place in my finances. I hope your husband recovers soon. Poor guy. All mine did was spill a gallon of juice.
thanks Shelly, yes its like we a few weeks of 'practice' in lol!
thanks Kim ((hugs)) the blogging has really helped I think, just sharing the progress and the accountability of posting the numbers, helped me stick to it. I think DH will get restless soon, he's not to good at sitting still 🙂
Congratulations! We should throw you a party!
Welcome to the club!
Thanks 🙂 Feel free to have a little celebration lol! we had a nice family dinner, I would have gone out to eat if it wasn't for covid & we have a big sporting event here this weekend so staying safe at home.
thanks Frogdancer 🙂
Well done for making it, now the fun really can begin with life for living, not working.
Congratulations Jan! Wishing you the best in your new chapter.
Thanks T'Pol – so far its wonderful! 🙂