So far, retirement is not chopped liver!

[susandennis]

I had told my boss that I'd bring the computer in at 10 but it was a crapshoot if he'd be there or not and it didn't really matter, I thought.  But, he was there and it turned out to be best.  We had one of our most comfortable chats ever and it was great.  I told him that I was looking forward to this new change and he said he was very relieved to hear it. He said that he would ensure there is no break or interruption of my health insurance.   He volunteered that down the road, if I needed it, he'd hire me back for a month - even if no work - so that we could reset the COBRA.  A most generous offer, I thought.

When  handed him my Microsoft smart card he took it and said "I'm going to hang on to this for a bit.  Just today I got a request for some work and while it probably will not turn into anything, I'm not going to send this back until I know for sure."  

Way to dangle, dude.  

We parted on a very high note.  I was so glad that he had been there after all.

Then I decided to go ahead to Microsoft which I did.  It was a lovely drive over.  I returned the card and signed the I Gave It Back log sheet and then went to Walmart.

In the mid-90's I had a job at Microsoft that was pretty stressful.  On my route home was a K-Mart and sometimes I would just stop and wander through it and look at stuff.  Kind of like walking through a catalog.  It was a great way to unwind and avoid traffic!

That K-Mart closed years ago and just a few months ago Walmart opened one of the Neighborhood Walmart stores.  I, for old time's sake, and because I had plenty of time - no end of time, actually - I wandered around it and enjoyed myself enormously.

Then, I remembered a deli on Mercer Island (between where I was then and home) that I'd always wanted to try and it was lunchtime so I went...

And had chopped liver and it was fabulous.



Now I am home and the wash I started before I left is in the dryer. All is good. I like retirement so far.

Comments

[aellia.livejournal.com]

Glad you parted on a high note. Finishing up work is strange. I know the feeling. But I wouldn't want to go back. No time!!
Tell me that liver isn't raw??
x

[susandennis]

I'm catching up on comments I missed...

The liver isn't raw... You cook it first and then grind it up with onion and wonderful spices. It's served cold and it's quite delicious. Honest.

[notdefined.livejournal.com]

I've been missing things left and right, I have been reading your posts and somehow, I missed the fact that you are retiring, or rather you've retired. One thing I did not do, but I wish that I had, was to take a trip. When Morgan began his 3 year forced hiatus, I insisted that he take a trip, so he darted off to the U.K. Turned out that it was a very good suggestion. So if you can manage, pack up, lock up and head for that one place on the globe that you have always been curious about. You won't be sorry.

Congratulations!!! Once you get your rhythm you will find this is the best time of your life.

[susandennis]

While you were missing entries, I was missing comments!! I cannot believe Gmail hid so many from me - I'm now catching up.

My boss laid me off so the retirement decision was made for me which is great. I'm actually going to test drive it and see how I like it.

If I don't, I'll get a job. If I do, I might well just take that trip although I cannot imagine to where. There's really nowhere I am itching to go. I'll need to conjur on that.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it was a good experience, Susan. Did I ever tell you that I used to live in an apartment on Mercer Island? I loved it!

[susandennis]

I do remember your talking about living on Mercer Island. It's a lovely place.