So this is retirement, Frank thought., his tools scattered before him.
He had dreamed of retirement for years and all the things that he would no longer have to do once that time came. Banish early mornings and the workday for starters. Retirement meant relaxing, or so he thought. But here he was, up since the crack of dawn, working on this… thing. And when this is done, there’ll be another thing waiting.
Who knew honey-do lists grew at the speed of light?
“I’ll never catch up,” he grumbled. “I’ll have to go back to work to rest from retirement.”
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Ha ha! Sad state… but then again, it does keep him busy!
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True, true! And believe it or not, busy is good for a retiree from what I’ve observed. It seems that those who have nothing to do whither away so much faster than someone who stays busy.
Glad you liked the story!
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That is a truth right there…
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He needs to take up writing so he can say “later honey, I’m just wrangling a chapter”
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Agreed! 100 percent. Thanks Neil!
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Oh no, don’t tell me this, I’m so looking forward to retiring – if I ever can! 🙂
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I too am looking forward to that fabled land of do what you want when you wake up. Maybe I’ll make it one day!
Thanks for stopping by Iain!
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Retiring early was the worst thing I ever did! This is a tale I can relate to.
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Oh no! I’m glad but not really glad under the circumstances that you can relate.
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So funny. So true!!
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Thanks Violet! Glad you liked it!
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This is sad/funny. Terry doesn’t know how he ever had time to work, he’s so busy now that he’s retired 🙂
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It happens! I think that people just assume the retiree has nothing to do, so they don’t feel bad about asking. Maybe I’ll be able to test my theory one day.
Thanks for reading!
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I’ve heard a lot of people feel this way. Well-captured.
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Thanks Lisa! I’m glad you liked the story.
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Hahaha. Poor guy. You told a great story.
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Thanks Jo! Glad you liked it!
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I don’t think he will ever tick off everything on that honey-do list but he can make sure that in between jobs he does something he loves. That’s my advice for retirement. Do what you always dreamed of doing but couldn’t because you had to earn a living.
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I agree 100% Jilly! You’ve got to make time for yourself, retired or not, and of course keeping the “honey” happy is a must.
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Dear Russell,
At least his retirement will never be boring. 😉 For me, retirement from my cake decorating job, meant ‘career change’ to full time author/artist. Love your story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle, I’m glad you liked it! If I ever retire, I want to follow in your footsteps and be an actual author.
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Funny story but you’re right, those that have something to do, live longer and better lives
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Thanks Michael! Staying busy sure seems to be the ticket to a good long life.
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I’ve always hated busy work. This just stirs me to keep finding something meaningful.
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Always good to have a good meaningful project around. Thanks for stopping by Stu!
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