The Night Before Retirement Day--Broadway Play!

The Night Before Retirement Day--

Broadway Play!

October 30, 2013

 

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Here's how I felt after seeing "The Book of Mormon" tonight in Orlando!

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     I got a surprise invitation to attend the opening night of "The Book of Mormon" in Orlando tonight, the last night before I retire on Thursday.   It is playing at the Bob Carr Theatre.   I was so surprised and pleased that I accepted immediately. 

 

     There was no way to prepare myself for such a raucous, rocking, fun-filled, off-color, brilliant Broadway musical.  It was fabulous, and yes, I did buy the t-shirt to wear on Friday, the first day of being retired.  I can't tell you what is on the t-shirt, because it is in a foreign language and means something totally inappropriate.

 

     But on Friday, the official day of no working ever again, I will wear that shirt with a big grin on my face.  I made it!!!

 

     If you get a chance to see "The Book of Mormon," and if you are not easily offended or shocked, you will absolutely love this show.

 

     Tomorrow, Thursday, is my last day of work as a teacher, my last day of being a role model for so many others, and my last day of my former life.  I am absolutely thrilled to bits. 

 

     I will continue to write posts for this blog, because I want to share the reality of retirement life with everyone...the good, the better, and the best part of being retired.  Thank you for reading my posts for so long.  My year of anticipation is officially over in just a few hours.  Retirement, here I come!!!

 

Click here to watch one of the fabulous songs from "The Book of Mormon."

 

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Nine Days and Counting Down To Retirement Day--October 31!

Nine School Days and Counting Down To

Retirement Day--October 31!

 

 

 

 

Yes, I'm retiring on October 31, Halloween!

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     On Monday, October 21, there will be only 9 days until I retire.  That means that, of all the days I could retire, my retirement day will fall on Halloween.  That is scary and wonderful, both at the same time. 

 

     Seven of my last nine days will be with students, and two of the last nine days will be teacher work days for preparing report cards.

So, what thoughts are floating around in my brain now? 

 

 

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     For starters, I feel very peaceful, because I have spent the last year researching and preparing for these moments.  Additionally, my emotions are changing by the minute, because I really don't want to leave such an excellent group of teachers and staff members at my school.   I feel extremely responsible for making my final days the very best I can for my students. 

 

     Bittersweet is the word to describe the feeling:  Sad to be leaving and happy to be starting on a new path in my life.

 



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     After writing about retirement all year, I feel I may know less than I did when I began...but I now realize that everything will be fine.  Thank you for reading this blog and for staying with me on this journey.  I hope my retirement becomes like that of "The Golden Girls."

 

 

 

Click here to watch an episode of "The Golden Girls." Enjoy!

 

 

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