Moving through life's seasons
This weekend has been a bit weird and I just wanted to capture a few thoughts while it’s on my mind. I have a few questions on my mind: am I retired or on holiday? How am I meant to feel? Continue reading “Am I retired or on holiday?”
So here we are, Friday 20th July and the last day in the office (almost). I have just about made it, next due in on Thursday 26th for a meeting which I normally chair and then my leaving ‘do’. I will also need to have a meeting with my manager to, at the very least, hand my ID card and ICT equipment back. Continue reading “Last day in the office (almost)”
I really am counting the days down to my retirement. This coming Friday 20th July will be my last proper day in the office.
This is followed by one more day on Thursday 26th when I am supposedly meant to chair a meeting during the morning and then handing my ICT equipment back in. Continue reading “Counting the days”
Just as Donald Trump and Theresa May have had their own very awkward meeting, I’ve had mine. Without being too political (I’ll save that for another time) I was outraged by Donald Trump talking on BBC Radio 4 as I drove to work yesterday. While I’m not really a fan of Theresa May or her current Government, I do have some real sympathy for her. Continue reading “Very awkward meeting”
With my early retirement fast approaching, I have found myself becoming excited about the future – my escape plan is well underway, I’m counting the days down and I guess I’ll soon be a member of the FIRE club (Financially Independent, Retired Early). After all, you might have picked up already how I’m a naturally optimistic person; I always look on the bright side of things, always looking forward to the future. Continue reading “God why are you doing this to me?”
Things are a bit mixed at the Council right now, so I thought I’d post a work update.
Now that I’ve booked my outstanding annual leave, my last day working for the Council is on 26 July. My last day at my desk doing an effective day’s work will be 20 July – not long to go! Continue reading “Work update”
I like daydreaming of places I’d like to travel to. Perhaps home to Istanbul? Mostly this is where I like to get there under my own steam or at least to get there fairly independently. As much as I love flying, there is a certain “something” to the satisfaction of arriving in some faraway place on your own. Continue reading “Home to Istanbul?”