Ah, This is the Life!

@DianneN (247216)
United States
May 9, 2017 1:26pm CST
No woes. No worries. Doing what I want, when I want. Partying or playing. Cooking or cleaning. Eating out or eating in. Visiting friends. Visiting family. Shopping or napping. Reading or writing. Traveling or hanging. Eating or exercising. Walking or riding. Being a homebody. Being a social butterfly. These are just some of the wonderful things that retiring early from a choice career can bring. I love my life! How is yours going?
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
9 May 17
Sounds wonderful! I will be working until the day I die but life is good. I can't complain about a thing!!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
Will you receive a pension when you retire?
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
@Happy2BeMe A lot of companies are doing away with them here. Just awful!
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
9 May 17
@DianneN no i wont
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 May 17
I didn't take early retirement as I worked until I was well over 70 (and I still have a part time job), but yes, my life is great too. I've always enjoyed my life though, whatever age I've been.
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• United States
13 May 17
I didn't have a choice about retiring, but now I'm glad I got laid off when I did. It took awhile to adjust to sleeping in until 6a.m., though.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
So that's your secret to keeping yourself young and energetic!
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
10 May 17
That's the key. Enjoy life.
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
10 May 17
I gave up my job midway and did so many things that I would not have been able to if I continued working. - went on my first foreign holiday, learnt to swim, learnt computers of those days, learnt German, started my own company designing gardens, and last but not the least bossed over time.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
Work gets in the way of living, and you had a lot of living to do.
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@jstory07 (135093)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10 May 17
I got to retire a year early at 61 and it has been a great year.
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@jstory07 (135093)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10 May 17
@DianneN Yes I do and I can get up when I want and do what I want all day long.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
@jstory07 It's the best feeling of freedom in the world! Enjoy every moment.
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
That's great, Judy! Don't you just love retirement!
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
9 May 17
Mine is going great.I have my ups and downs.But overall I loved my life. Remember some of us cannot do all the things that you do.but we do our best.We have been there with the social butterfly. It was fun for a spell.Glad that we are not any more.Have fun and enjoy your life.I love mine
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
9 May 17
@DianneN Me what every gave you that idea.I never lecturing there.I do not have a bachelor degree for this? no I am not.Just letting you know that we were once there and not we are here. does this make sense?not to me.Do not take this serious.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
@amadeo I'm certain I will feel the same as you in 20-30 years.
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
I'm very happy you love your life. Are you lecturing me?
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 May 17
Although I still work I love my life, I cant imagine doing nothing all day I would be bored senseless.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
Who says I don't do anything all day?
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 May 17
@DianneN LOL, working for money.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
@andriaperry Gotcha!
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
9 May 17
I had a rough day at work.. I wish I could retire, but if I do that now life will be pretty difficult!
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• United States
10 May 17
@DianneN Nope.. gonna be awhile! Hopefully the rest of my week will be better! Man I hate customer service sometimes!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
@katsmeow1213 Your day will come, too. I ticked off the days my last year. I despised paperwork that interfered with teaching and my home life. Dealing with the public can be awful at times. I did that, too.
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
I'm so sorry you had a rough day at work. I hope tomorrow is much, much better. No retirement yet with your brood!
@much2say (53941)
• Los Angeles, California
9 May 17
And myLotting ! Glad you're living it up! I'm a mommy to 2 young kids . . . I won't be retiring from this anytime soon . But things are going well . . . now we have to plan what happens when we actually do get to retirement age!
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@much2say (53941)
• Los Angeles, California
11 May 17
@DianneN You did pay your dues - you indeed earn this wonderful retirement! Yep, I'll be climbing up the ladder to retirement for now . . . I better make sure I have a decent pair of climbing shoes .
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
12 May 17
@much2say You will do just fine, climbing boots or figure skates!!!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
I didn't get on here until 2:30 today! Retirement keeps me very busy. With young kids, you won't see retirement for years. I paid my dues, too. Ha ha!
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@rebelann (111428)
• El Paso, Texas
9 May 17
Yep, I love all those wonderful things about retirement. Your Grand daughter looks so relaxed.
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@rebelann (111428)
• El Paso, Texas
9 May 17
Oooppppss @DianneN
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
Grandson. No front teeth and long hair.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
@rebelann No problemo.
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• United States
9 May 17
At the moment, I cannot help but envy you Dianne. I am going through some hell right now, but I hope to have it sorted soon. That is a lovely photo and no teeth as well hahahha
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
I'm so sorry you are having a hard time right now. I do hope you get it worked out soon so you can enjoy life, too. Yes, that's my toothless grandson. It's very difficult to eat without teeth!
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• United States
9 May 17
@DianneN Thanks Dianne but I am a trooper and when I get mad enough that is when I will conquer it. He is a lovely child Dianne. He looks so comfy.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
@TiarasOceanView You sound like a trooper. I think I know what you are referring to. Many thanks and
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@Shiva49 (26245)
• Singapore
10 May 17
I am also retired now with time to do what I want though I am not that active - prefer to stay at home. Happy to note that you are having a great time doing what you like, when you like - siva ,
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
18 May 17
Thank you and congratulations on your retirement. We should all do what makes us happy!
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
10 May 17
Good for you...my life is fine too though I am busy working Ice Princess has lost a tooth.Did the tooth fairy come?
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
12 May 17
@responsiveme No need to apologize. I hope this phase ends already. My husband and I don't like it, but we have to keep our big mouths shut.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
11 May 17
Sorry, that's my long I hate it haired grandson. He wants to look like all the baseball players and ice hockey men. Yes, at 7 years old, he is almost toothless. Lol! The tooth fairy paid through the nose!
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• India
12 May 17
@DianneN sorry about the mistake but there is a resemblance with his sister.They have these phases about growing their hair
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
10 May 17
wow...i envy!!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
You are so young!!! I put in my time. lol
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@shaynas (5488)
• India
10 May 17
@HAPPSINGH i wish to retire someday! But years to go.. !
@shaynas (5488)
• India
10 May 17
@HAPPSINGH yeah,that's y i said a long way to go.
@Essjayd (1568)
9 May 17
Congratulations on your early retirement I hope you enjoy every minute of it. At the rate I'm going I reckon I'll be working til the day I die! If I'm still working for this lot I'll probably get fined for croaking it on a weekday without giving notice... Apart from money issues and work I love my life :):)
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
You made me laugh! I'm so happy that you love your life.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
@Essjayd Misery loves misery, but not us!
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@Essjayd (1568)
9 May 17
@DianneN Haha there's no point in being miserable it doesn't change anything! :)
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@dodo19 (47133)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
10 May 17
It sounds really nice. I can understand why you enjoy it. I may be working and I will be working for a while, but I can't complain. I do love my life. I am lucky.
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@dodo19 (47133)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
10 May 17
@DianneN Absolutely. I do love the life that I have. It's not perfect, but it suits me just fine. I love my kids, that's so true. I'd be lost without them.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
12 May 17
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
Thank you. I've loved my life way before I retired. You are so young. You have many years left before retirement. I know you are extremely happy, especially with those little doll babies of yours!
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@akp100 (13640)
• India
10 May 17
It sounds really great life to have. Though still long way to go for me.
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@akp100 (13640)
• India
12 May 17
@DianneN Ha ha.. That's why I said I have long way to go. Good, I hope I will able to pay mine too.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
11 May 17
You must be a lot younger than I. Believe me, I paid my dues!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
13 May 17
@akp100 You will!
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
9 May 17
Your post remimded me of the phrase " hakuna matata" means no worries from the Disney cartoon movie. "Lion king"I am very happy for you. Oh my life, I'm still in the thick of it all but I'm enjoying every bit of the action.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
9 May 17
@DianneN I make the best of whatever life and fate dishes out at me we only have one life to live you know
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
@louievill You are wise. We should all make the best of our life while the going is good.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
I remember that from The Lion King. Lol! I'm happy you are enjoying every bit of the action. It's so good when we love what we do for a living and the people we work with.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
9 May 17
I enjoy life with my husband and children. =) I know they grow too fast so I enjoy them while they still love me! LOL
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• Valdosta, Georgia
11 May 17
@DianneN Just not so much during the teen years! LOL
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
Silly! They will always love you, and more so when they're grown.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
11 May 17
@LovingMyBabies True! Ahahahahaaaa!
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
9 May 17
My life is going okay. Somethings could be different. But all in all I'm alive and healthy.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
You are so young! You have your whole life to live.
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 May 17
@Courtlynn No, it certainly doesn't!
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
9 May 17
@DianneN doesnt mean to wait forever to do things.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
10 May 17
I'm coming up on the first anniversary of my retirement. Like you, I retired early. My sister thought I was crazy but I've never regretted it. Bored? Not a chance!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
10 May 17
Ha ha! Not a chance is right!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
11 May 17
@BettyB We don't regret it either. You and I had tough jobs, even though we loved what we did.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
11 May 17
@DianneN I do not regret retiring. My husband doesn't either.
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