The End
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
United States
July 19, 2019 4:27pm CST
Saw my usual clients today. They were all sad to see the end of our visit.
Cake and ice cream at the office. There was only a handful of people there. But it was expected. It was Friday and who wants to hang out at work when your shift ends?
Little Miss had a blast. She loves the staff and kept them entertained.
Yes, I did cry. I will truly miss my job. But, I am looking forward to finally having time for me. While taking care of others, I neglected me. Time to change that.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
19 Jul 19
I have had many different jobs over the years. This one was the one that I knew I would retire from. Healthcare is a rewarding field, but also one that can be emotionally and physically hard on a person.
I do plan on enjoying the "me" time.
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
19 Jul 19
@MALUSE time to dust off the book I started to read 2 years ago and finish it.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
20 Jul 19
congrats!! i know that retirin' 'twas a diff'cult decision, but ya do need to take better care 'f yerself, hon. i hope ya take a break 'n give yerself a bit 'f time. 'njoy this new chapter'n yer life.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Jul 19
My little one is a bit confused about my not having to work anymore. I will be doing a part-time job come September, but it will only be a few hours a week. Truly looking forward to working that one because it is for someone that is close to my heart.
I know I need to do more "me" things. Haven't done that ever. Life is short and we need to remember to take time for ourselves. Now I have time to do that.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@crazyhorseladycx aside from doing a little housekeeping in our own home, I have been a bit lazy. Yesterday the heat index was brutal and I didn't venture outside. We are going to lunch today and then do a little grocery shopping for essentials. Other than that nothing big planned.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@ElusiveButterfly i bet she 'tis, hon. 'lways the need fer all to've a lil adjustment period fer such. i'm glad yer gonna be doin' somethin' here'n the near future that'll not consume all 'f yer time.
yes ma'am, 'tis time to treat yerself a bit better. recharge yer soul ~ 
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Jul 19
I doubt I will miss the cleaning up after others, but the clients I will miss. One of my clients sent me a message and said she missed me already. I had seen her only 3 days ago.
Somehow I managed to sleep til 6:30 this morning. Little Miss woke at 5:30 and tried to wake me. Told her to go back to bed because it was too early to get up. She headed back to her room and played quietly with her toys. Well, quiet enough so I could fall back asleep that is.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@LadyDuck she was up at 6:00 today. Gramma, listen, the birds are singing and the sun is shining. Time to get up. Thankfully I had gone to bed a bit earlier last night.
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@LadyDuck (459514)
• Switzerland
21 Jul 19
@ElusiveButterfly I hope that Little Miss will learn to sleep until a bit later.
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@Marilynda1225 (79998)
• United States
19 Jul 19
It's time for you now so enjoy your retirement. I'm sure Little Miss will be happy too
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Jul 19
She is somewhat confused about my not working anymore.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Jul 19
@Marilynda1225 I will still bring her to daycare, but it will be at 8:30 rather than 7:30. She understands that she will still need to go there. However, if I feel we need a day together to go have fun, it will happen!
@Marilynda1225 (79998)
• United States
20 Jul 19
@ElusiveButterfly I'm sure she'll get used to you being home pretty quick
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Jul 19
Thank you lady! I am definitely a happy camper.
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@just4him (307408)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Jul 19
@ElusiveButterfly You're welcome.
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@snowy22315 (170670)
• United States
20 Jul 19
It's a new chapter, and one I am sure you will enjoy.
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@MainerMikeBrown (1373)
• Bridgton, Maine
19 Jul 19
Retirement can be bittersweet.
But enjoy retirement, Elusive Butterfly!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Jul 19
I am already looking at next week and planning what I'll be doing.
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@RasmaSandra (73777)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Jul 19
Hope you will enjoy yourself and lead a life of fulfillment even if you are no longer working. Wonderful looking cake.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Jul 19
I have been considering volunteering my time at some point. Many of my clients go to an adult daycare program that I may volunteer my services for a few hours a month.
The cake was great! They gave me the leftover cake to bring home. Hubby was happy for that.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
19 Jul 19
congratulations i am sure you find find some great stuff to still do with your time
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Jul 19
First thing will be to devote some time to reading a book.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jul 19
Celebrate the new chapter in your life.
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@VoiceofTruth7 (1121)
• United States
21 Jul 19
What did you do where you a nurse or something. God Speed to this new chapter in your Life. I pray that you will enjoy the rest of your life as you continue on your Journey Later on in Life Take Care Of Yourself Your Only get 1 body and one life use it wisely.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
21 Jul 19
I was a Personal Care Attendant. Never wanted to be a nurse. I cleaned for many, cooked meals, shopped, and sometimes helped with people's daily personal care.
@JudyEv (326249)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jul 19
I do hope you enjoy your retirement. I feel sure you will.
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
19 Jul 19
That's what my coworkers said too. I will still do for others, but more for me.
