tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post1745402408533810459..comments2023-09-23T04:08:41.258-05:00Comments on billieblog: Retired and Loving It!Billie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-62921828967655192862010-05-29T18:47:39.769-05:002010-05-29T18:47:39.769-05:00i've laways tried to make the best of every da...i've laways tried to make the best of every day because none of know how much time we have left. not retired yet-probably not for a little over 6 more years. at what age did you retire? i'll be almost 62 by the time my husband can retire with full benefits, but i work as a substitute teacher, a job i love because i can leave it at the end of the day, so i do not have any job related stress.<br /><br />enjoy your weekend billie. <br /><br />teresa in lake stevensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-34224284888454380932010-05-25T10:46:06.902-05:002010-05-25T10:46:06.902-05:00Great post! I'm no where near retirement age,...Great post! I'm no where near retirement age, but I've been seriously thinking about some opportunities to do work outside the corporate world, which would as you say it "you can plan your days as YOU want them rather than meeting the expectations of a boss." When I get to be able to realize my plan, I will be able to spend more time with my family while our children are young.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843760065614670505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-2685213753899732582010-05-23T18:53:16.287-05:002010-05-23T18:53:16.287-05:00Ah, Frank, you are right. Having someone to love w...Ah, Frank, you are right. Having someone to love who loves you back "including your faults." That is pretty wonderful in retirement.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-54142185335720930932010-05-23T17:35:03.095-05:002010-05-23T17:35:03.095-05:00As you know, Billie, in my retirement, I started a...As you know, Billie, in my retirement, I started a whole new episode in my teaching career. Didn't plan it, it just happened. But that'a the really great thing about retirement, you can easily change your direction to accept a new challenge. And that's the real secret -- staying challenged, that's the real "worry repellent."<br /><br />What everyone told me was always hurting -- I just didn't listen. I have pains I didn't know a person could have. The secret is knowing how to work around them.<br /><br />As to happiness -- just doing what makes you happy. Right now making photographs, learning the new digital technologies and being able to pass that on to whole new generation of young'ns, along with what I've learned about life through a life in photography.<br /><br />There is a fourth -- having someone to love you including your faults.pitchertakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714720069598091235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-10984627779031812152010-05-23T15:35:25.909-05:002010-05-23T15:35:25.909-05:00I knew I'd get some positive answers.
DSR, H...I knew I'd get some positive answers. <br /><br />DSR, How soon? Why don't you take a trip to SMA and check it out. Ya gotta plan ahead ya know! Regardless, retirement planning is a good excuse to do some traveling.<br /><br />Steve, it is good to know that you have really crossed the retirement bridge.<br /><br />Mic, I agree that there is lots to do in retirment but the good thing is that it is what I want to do. Except for housework. Fortunately we have Lupita who helps out with that.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-70697120179003101552010-05-23T03:47:31.000-05:002010-05-23T03:47:31.000-05:00Am of age but don't feel retired yet as there&...Am of age but don't feel retired yet as there's always much more work to do than I can accomplished , Is there such a thing as a retired housewife??<br /><br />Am more "in the present" than I use to be.....so can say I do stop and "smell the roses" more. Put out a new bird bath today. As soon as they find it, I'll be able to watch the birds play :-)Michttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378841946374784707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-86744342562397480202010-05-22T22:50:31.079-05:002010-05-22T22:50:31.079-05:00I did not realize how much I enjoyed retirement in...I did not realize how much I enjoyed retirement in Mexico until I returned to Oregon for my six-month job. I long for the return of my freedom.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-70892955514871954422010-05-22T20:04:56.506-05:002010-05-22T20:04:56.506-05:00That is a beautiful post. I love that comment abou...That is a beautiful post. I love that comment about "living in the moment." Have a great Sunday.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-35195945169713824652010-05-22T16:02:25.498-05:002010-05-22T16:02:25.498-05:00Soon Billie.... Soon!Soon Billie.... Soon!dsrhttp://www.davidsrosen.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11526678.post-67389720134936243082010-05-22T15:24:41.593-05:002010-05-22T15:24:41.593-05:00Short answer, YES!!!!
Worry Repellent: I agree whe...Short answer, YES!!!!<br />Worry Repellent: I agree when it comes to family/spouse there is no such thing, not if you care.<br /><br />What I wish someone had told me: how gosh darn busy retirement can be lol<br /><br />Secret to happiness: as you, enjoying the small things and taking the time to enjoy them as life can change in an instant and you can never recover what has been lost. Spend quality time with your loved ones, you will never regret it.Brenda Maashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451724306271286173noreply@blogger.com