I took this on my drive to work a few mornings ago. I was thinking about how much I’m not going to miss this at all!
As I get older and really start to appreciate how short life is, I’m trying to life savor every good experience. Mornings like this, stuck in traffic, reminds me of just how ready I am to be finished with this. I long for a simpler life without the hassles and headaches of morning (and evening) traffic.
Just a personal rambling here, but I know I’m not the only one with this feeling. I’ve only got three years until I’m eligible for retirement, but sometimes I wish I’d been bitten by this “bug” years ago when retirement wasn’t within such close reach.At least then, it may not have been too much to walk away. Now that it’s so close, it’d be foolish to give up that monthly retirement check when I can hold out for just a few more years. Maybe I should start the monthly countdown? Does 35 months sound easier than 3 years?
In the meantime, though, I’m content [for now] to be researching and learning and dreaming. I’m thankful for all the blogs and books I can follow of the people who are out there living their dreams.
Hang in there. It took us several years to make our cruising dream a reality. I feel your pain with the traffic. I used to drive 1 hour each way in Houston traffic. Funny, I don’t miss that at all!
Thanks, Deana! It’s so nice to hear about people who have done what we’re planning to do….even though it took them several years. I’m following your blog and enjoy it a lot!
Mike
I know how you feel. I’m in the military and having been in for 15years, I’m ready to move on with my life. As of today, I have 1793 days left, almost 5 years until I get to 20. Some people say that’s too far out to start counting, but what people don’t realize is I started counting at around 2700 days (around 7yrs).
I wouldn’t miss any of the nonsense that comes with being around the military/govt.
Good luck to you. A few more will go by soon enough. 😉
You’ve got that right, Daniel! Never too early to start counting in my opinion. Thanks for the good luck wishes…same to you! Keep in touch and maybe we’ll see you out there soon enough.
Mike