Retired

 

In 2015, my wife and I retired.  We did not discuss how long she worked, but I had worked for 45 years.  While we both draw social security checks, SS only covers about half of our monthly expenses.  I cannot imagine what retired life would be like if I did not have a substantial amount of money saved.  We would both probably still be working.

From 2015 until COVID hit, my wife and I traveled somewhere every other month for a week which did not take into consideration the two weeks we spent at Myrtle Beach each year.  COVID blatantly informed us that we were vacationed out by shutting down our travels.  After covid, we only took two weeklong trips each year.

Most of the time, except for doctor appointments, we stay at home.  My wife spends her days out in the sunroom keeping herself busy while I remain inside keeping myself busy as well.  Mornings for me are spent drinking coffee and watching the news, with my afternoons spent maintaining my two blogs and writing novels.

During the warm months (end of March through end of December), more time is spent outside doing something in the yard or walking around the neighborhood.  Sometimes, the neighbors are outside as well, and we chat.  I seldom watch cable movies or series.

While I can sleep as long as I want being retired, I am typically up at 7:30-8:00 am most every day.  My first task is to take my thyroid pill and give the cats their morning treat.  After the treat they typically go back to their beds and sleep.  My days end sometimes between 9:00 to 10:00 pm and in the bed, fall asleep pretty quickly.

It may not seem like a very exciting life; I am seldom bored and pretty much stay busy all day long.