Just checking in to report that I did indeed FIRE on September 28 at age 48!
My last few weeks at work went smoothly. My replacement started two weeks before I left and I trained him as best I could. They threw a small lunch party for me where the bigwigs said some nice things about me. Usually I’m a crier, but I actually was not all that emotional as it came to an end. Finally walked out the door on Friday around 3pm, and that’s it!
First week I slept in a bit and did not do a whole lot. My usual gym time is 6am, but I went at 10am expecting it to be empty, and instead found it crowded with over-60-year olds. This is when the retirees work out!
This week and last week have been a bit of a whirlwind as I pack up the house for our long distance move this weekend. Lots of stuff to get done. On a sad note, my FIL passed away last week after a long illness, so have to attend the funeral then rush back to finish packing before the movers come.
Then we spend two weeks on the road heading to our new home, with stops along the way to visit family. Looking forward to this. Then I expect to have lots of stuff to do setting up the new place.
Once we’re settled in, I will then have to figure out what to do with the rest of my life! I have a few ideas, but no set plans. I have never ruled out getting another job, so if I get bored or really miss it, I have no problem going back. But I’m really enjoying the time off right now. Just today I was driving around running errands in the middle of the day and thought, “I like this – I don’t want to go back to work!”
So we’ll see. I’ll try to take it as it comes. Who knows what will come next?