The Tenth Day
On the first day of my retirement I posted on Facebook that it was my first day and I didn't do squat. Well, this is day 10 and I have actually accomplished squat.
I re-painted my living room. My family would tell you that this is nothing new. True, I have painted
and re-painted that room at least 6 times, could be more. Well, surprise, this is it! This will be the last time I paint in my house. Read between the lines, folks.
I also completed a garden project. And when I say I, I mean the hubby completed the project under my expert guidance. Looks great and Gracie the Beagle enjoys relaxing next to the large metal Razorback. She seems to have a new friend.
I have also fielded many phone calls declaring me the lucky recipient of hearing aids, back braces, and a personal alert system, just in case I fall down and can't get up.
My biggest accomplishment so far, however, is enrolling in an advantage plan with medicare. I am not sure, but after 45 minutes on the phone, I think I might be married to the customer service rep. All I know is I repeated my name several times and kept saying yes, I will and yes, I do over and over. I guess Medicare figures old folks have plenty of time, so waiting for them to answer a call can be "at least 24 minutes" according to the nice voice. He does say he is sorry you had to wait so long but they do serve 50 million people, for pete's sake, and occasionally, there are busy times.
You may be wondering about the "infamous" part of the title. The name was bestowed upon me by a dear friend and co-worker many years ago and it just seems to fit. That friend, JB, encouraged and inspired me in the teaching field. She also introduced me to and schooled me in all things Jimmy Buffett. For that, I am eternally grateful!
That's it for this time.
Check back for more!
I re-painted my living room. My family would tell you that this is nothing new. True, I have painted
and re-painted that room at least 6 times, could be more. Well, surprise, this is it! This will be the last time I paint in my house. Read between the lines, folks.
I also completed a garden project. And when I say I, I mean the hubby completed the project under my expert guidance. Looks great and Gracie the Beagle enjoys relaxing next to the large metal Razorback. She seems to have a new friend.
I have also fielded many phone calls declaring me the lucky recipient of hearing aids, back braces, and a personal alert system, just in case I fall down and can't get up.
My biggest accomplishment so far, however, is enrolling in an advantage plan with medicare. I am not sure, but after 45 minutes on the phone, I think I might be married to the customer service rep. All I know is I repeated my name several times and kept saying yes, I will and yes, I do over and over. I guess Medicare figures old folks have plenty of time, so waiting for them to answer a call can be "at least 24 minutes" according to the nice voice. He does say he is sorry you had to wait so long but they do serve 50 million people, for pete's sake, and occasionally, there are busy times.
You may be wondering about the "infamous" part of the title. The name was bestowed upon me by a dear friend and co-worker many years ago and it just seems to fit. That friend, JB, encouraged and inspired me in the teaching field. She also introduced me to and schooled me in all things Jimmy Buffett. For that, I am eternally grateful!
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.Douglas Adams
That's it for this time.
Check back for more!
Comments
Post a Comment