1 – I am done with the dayjob. I don’t think it will sink in for a few weeks because I am used to being on shutdown for 2 weeks every year. I’m guessing along about December something will click in me. I had a lovely goodbye lunch with about 20 of my co-workers. Several of them commented that I already looked more relaxed. I think they were finally seeing the real me.
2 – My bonus check was for more than I figured. I love it when that happens. I always underestimate how much money I will get from something so I can be surprised. And I got paid for my big Korea job. So it was a nice money week.
3 – The Universe has a sense of balance that is sometimes frustrating. My husband had the catalytic converter stolen off his four-runner. Who knew they were made of platinum and so popular for stealing? Sigh. And in broad daylight in the Cisco parking lot. Grrr. The deductible is $1K (the repairs are almost $3K) so there goes some of that excess bonus.
4 – The only plan I am making is to not make plans. Not right now. I am going to spend some time thinking and resting and thinking some more. Working in the garden, playing with the dog. Reading. Writing if I feel like it. Cleaning my house. Organizing things so I can be disorganized.
5. Okay, I’m changing my #5. Life is still good but I knew there was something else I wanted to post. That Dell computer I ordered back in Sept? the one that DHL lost? Well it was reordered and should have shipped on Monday but as of now, Dell doesn’t know where this one is either. Grrr….
Yay for finally seeing an end to the day job and for more time to decompress and enjoy life! Sorry to hear about the computer, though. Maybe the universe is also trying to tell you something about Dell đŸ˜‰ Good vibes on your thinking and relaxation!
Thank you. I am excited. A little scared but mostly excited.
And yeah, I’m worried the Universe might be trying to tell me something about that Dell computer. sigh.
Congrats on reaching the end of the day job and starting a new phase, whatever you decide to do Enjoy your down time.
Thank you. I’m sure going to try.
Try to be gentle with yourself as you transition away from the dayjob.
As you say, plan not to make plans.
Thanks so much! I missed your birthday, didn’t I? I hope it was a happy one.
Congrats on finishing the dayjob!
Take care of you during the transition =)
& ENJOY !
I’m really happy for you, Susan. What a life-changing time it is for you! Many happy thoughts directed your way. Much, much luck to you! Thrilling and nerve-wracking, isn’t it?!
Thanks Kim! It is very life-changing but, I hope, in a good way.
Congratulations, Susan. I am happy for you!
Thanks, Mary. Adventures ahead, that’s for sure.
Hooray on numbers 1, 2, and 4. And a raspberry to catalytic converter thieves and Dell!
Thanks, Laura. Big rasberries, that’s for sure.
I am glad that the car stuff happened this week though, when I am home and we can more easily share the car.