116 days

What will help me make this decision?  As of now, I'm not going to retire. I am really liking the Chromebook project. But who knows what's around the corner???  I think teaching a class at Towson will give me a glimpse into a different experience

I wish I had more trust in Kara.  She certainly seems to support me, but given the history, I am always braced  and I think that stresses me out.

And of course there is the concern about money. I like having the freedom of treating myself to things (which I rarely do).

SIGH. I need to decide in just a few weeks.......

What to do? What to do?

145

It's February.  Apparently, if I am going to retire, I have to make my decision in March - not sure exactly when - but it is soon.

I just don't know what to do.  On some days I wonder, "Why would I stay?"  Other days, when things are going well I wonder, "I don't want to retire."  Geof is so sure, but I'm not sure he's sure for the right reason???  I just don't know!

145 Days

180

Today is New Year's Day.....January 1, 2014

  It is another day after New Year's Eve.  Jack & Kris and Don & Anita spent the late afternoon, night, and breakfast with us (it was out year to host).   Here we are at Ziki:

  It was a fun time, but Geof and I are both ready for the holidays to be behind us. 

New Year's Resolutions:

• drink water, at least one bottle a day
• enter points, beginning January 2, 2014
• make a decision about retirement

   According to our financial planner, we can afford to retire. I can do this in 180 days.   I am not convinced that our lifestyle won't change, and I'm not ready for that to happen!  So that is what I need to understand.  Everyone I talk to says retirement is the best thing EVER and that we should just take the plunge.  And Geof has decided to do that!

  What will help ME make that decision?

180 days to go.