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13 years 6 months ago #28234 by Sandi
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officially retired! :)

I ended up with pneumonia this week and wasn't able to work the full week. I was so upset because it was my last week there. I did go in on my last day (yesterday) AMA because I really wanted another day with my co-workers and had some things to wrap up. I now have the rest of my life to recover so I don't regret the decision.

I'm not sure that it really hit me yet. I'm sure it will by next week when I keep waking up with no where to run to.

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13 years 6 months ago #28235 by eklein
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Happy for you!
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Diagnosed May 2005, lowest count 8K.
4/22/08: 43K (2nd Rituxan)
10/01/09: 246K, 1/8/10: 111K, 5/21/10: 233K
Latest count: 7/27/2015: 194K
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13 years 6 months ago #28239 by milly
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Good for you Sandi, I think you will feel so much better. Good luck with the future you never know what is around the corner ;)
There is no practice run in life.
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13 years 6 months ago #28243 by meredithjane
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Sandi,
I hope you recover quickly & regain your strength - you're going to need it! So many things to do, places to go, people to share with, dreams to be realized!
As much as your input on this forum is appreciated, please don't spend all your precious time here - there's more to life.
Best wishes,
mj

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13 years 6 months ago #28247 by Ann
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Well done! I know that ceasing full-time work was the best thing I've ever done. I can't afford to retire yet but working part-time only is great.

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13 years 6 months ago #28248 by CindyL
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I was wondering if you had retired yet! Congrats and hope you feel better soon.

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13 years 6 months ago #28249 by Christine
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Congratulations, Enjoy your "you" time. Christine :)

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13 years 6 months ago #28260 by Melinda
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It's about time! ;)
Enjoy!

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13 years 6 months ago #28264 by KittieG
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Congratulations Sandi - enjoy your "you" time!

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13 years 6 months ago #28273 by Sandi
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Thanks, everyone. I don't like the word "retired" - makes me feel like a geezer. Is there a better word? I can't think of one.

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13 years 6 months ago #28274 by Christine
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I say "no longer going out to work" !!!!!!! ;)

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13 years 6 months ago #28275 by Sandi
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I suppose I could say "part-time photographer", although it is really very little time.

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13 years 6 months ago #28277 by Ann
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It'll become more than part-time in time. Trust me. I do far more on my non-work days now than I ever did when I worked full-time.

By the way, what is a geezer?

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13 years 6 months ago #28279 by Sandi
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:silly: :silly:

Geezer - An old person, especially an eccentric old man.


I suppose I shouldn't really have referred to myself that way - wrong gender!

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13 years 6 months ago #28288 by Dean
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Congratulations Sandi!! I am sure you will find plenty to kep you busy. Unless I win the lottery, I am looking at another 20+ years before retirement. Consider your new job a "full time relaxor" for awhile.
Wishing you better health in this new adventure!!

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13 years 6 months ago #28300 by DeeDee Marie
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Congratulations Sandy!! I really am happy that you decided to do this! You need the rest and more time to enjoy yourself and life. You did a great job raising your family while sick with ITP :)

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13 years 6 months ago #28303 by Sandi
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I can't get it in my head that I have time. I rushed through life for 18 years. This is a new thing.

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