The time clock seemed to grin at me when I slid my card to mark the last work day. The day passed quickly as a few friends called, e-mailed and texted well wishes. The co workers I would leave behind asked pertinent questions so they can carry on when I'm gone. I wrote a final farewell message to the faculty I wouldn't see again, gave some bye hugs, got in my car and laughed out loud. I felt like a freed bird.
I danced a jig and twirled about when I entered my back door and was greeted by my husband and the big girl grand. They enjoyed the moment with me. BG grand and I did a little shopping and spent some time walking by the lake taking fun photo's. My daughter joined the three of us for dinner at a local restaurant by the lake. The evening breeze on the patio cooled us as we enjoyed the sunset marking my last day before retirement. It was a good day.
Today I woke to the sound of thunder and gentle rain instead of an alarm clock. Again, I smiled. After a leisurely cup of coffee I drove to a spot with an Eastern view over the lake. The rain and clouds parted long enough to give me the sunrise view I have planned to witness on the first day of my retirement. It symbolizes for me the beginning of the best part of my life. It was glorious.
