Saturday, November 15, 2008

The Right Choice?

Today marks the sixth month mark of my retirement. Was it a wise choice?
  • My retirement income is about half of my salary and my investments are worth about a third of what they were when I decided to retire last December, but I have twice as much time to do what I choose.
  • I used to have breakfast with Davyd and could tuck him in bed most nights... I still have breakfast with him but can also make him a healthy lunch, great him when he comes home from school, help him with his homework and piano, volunteer at his school, make a healthier dinner, I know what he is reading and thinking about and we have more time to play and be outdoors together. Last year I was traveling on his and Pete's birthday and Valentines Day - not this year.
  • I consistently get 7-8 hours of sleep - twice as much as I got when I was working.
  • I have lost 17 pounds.
  • I excercize five times as often as I did when I was working.
  • I worked for the Forest Service because I love forests. Since May I visited 17 vs the usual 3-5 national forests.
  • I spent eight weeks weeks in the last half year hiking and camping and visiting places I enjoy.
  • I eat breakfast everyday.
  • I read for pleasure almost every day.
  • I am finally remodeling my kitchen!
  • I spend more time with my extended family, friends and neighbors.
Easy answer!

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