Thursday, July 2, 2009
Jul 1 - Start of Retirement Phase
Jul 1 came faster than I anticipated. Since March 2009, after I have given my retirement notice, I was counting down to this day. Yet, when it came, it was too soon. In the month of June, I had several celebration for my retirement. I had it in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan and Singapore. It was gratifying to celebrate my retirement. However, I miss my teams already.
So, when Jul 1 came, I was ready. I woke up as usual. I left for the gym for my "arms" workout. It was a good workout. I then left for American Club to spend my morning - reading emails, answering sms and catching up with the world news. I left the Club at 12 noon.
Priscilla and I went to CPF board and we walked around the city till 6 pm. It was a great day, enjoying the care-free walk with Priscilla scouting new places we have not been or seen before. For the first time in my life, I felt liberated. There was really no worry about schedule, appointment, deadlines or meetings. What a relief!
Is this what Retirement is? A carefree state where we really can do anything we want with no thoughts about what's the plan, appointment, deadlines? Maybe it is. If so, what a relief...
I have already enrolled myself in one class with a Non Government Organization and with another tomorrow. I can finally contribute my time to helping my fellow citizens and I don't even get paid for such services.. What a change!
I believe I am kicking off to a great start of my new phase..
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