Ready or not

Well, retirement time has come and gone. The first week was a bit surreal, because the college where I worked was off for summer break, and I guess I would have been too.

Now I am home. Got my first retirement check and am looking forward to my first SS check. It is hard to believe it is here already.

I am not the “peanuts and punch” kind of gal, so no formal reception was held for me, per my own wishes. People asked if it could be done, but I said emphatically “No!” I had a taste of “being the center of attention” when Lauren died here in this small town and that was plenty enough for me.

Some people gave me small gifts anyway, and I graciously accepted them. I did go to lunch with my coworkers and another friend held a small lunch for us at her home. I had cake and coffee in a department I had worked closely with. So thank you notes have been sent and I am on to the next phase.

I had a nice dinner with my own family, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

For now, enjoy the photos...

Lunch with the crew

Dinner with the family

Lunch at a friend’s house