At Last! Retiring for GOOD!

...and, I'm nearly there! I just completed the paperwork (oh, I do hope I did it right!) for transferring my NC Teacher's pension to SC. I'm crossing my fingers, but - in the back of my mind - won't be totally surprised if I have to re-do all, or part, of it. D-Day is Thursday - that's Decision Day - I have to either sign my contract, or I'm automatically NOT renewed for the next year. I'm about 80% sure that I won't sign. I don't need to babysit DJ (pity, I was kind of looking forward to it), but my dear SIL is apparently facing another bout with cancer, and my daughter may need me, at least occasionally, in the fall. I have PLANS! Writing is # 1 - I have been chomping at the bit to get started. I've upped my blogging regularity, and have been keeping a journal, as well. I figure that it will take me a week or two to get fully in the swing of daily production, but - watch out, World! Cleaning and Organizing - both a good cleaning of ...

Den and I were kicking around this very topic last night: What do you wan t your retirement to look like? Ways to get things done I'm changing life-long habits My husband indicated that he wants to see changes in how we do things at home. He wants me to schedule weekly chores, and become more organized (OK, he's right that I could definitely benefit from this). I set up an erasable calendar, with just a few things scheduled. Later, once I get those things a part of a routine, I can add more stuff. I have two calendars: Monthly - it's erasable, and has been a great help in getting my commitments in front of my husband (I've try using online calendars, but he doesn't look at them). It's also helped me in daily/weekly planning. A workweek-only one under the monthly one, with room for daily tasks/reminders. So far, this system has been working for me. Catholicism My husband picked up a couple of the Matthew Kelly books at church. The organiza...