Friday, 18 December 2009

Friday 55 Flash Fiction # 101 Another Day?





Vaguely aware of the gentle illumination
of my natural light alarm clock
steadily getting brighter.

 
Ignore it.



Bleep, Bleep…….


Eyes fly open, look at the clock.



Befuddled brain wakes.



Disorientated, I throw back the covers ready to leap out of bed.



Another morning, 6am, time to get up for work.



Then I remember…..


I’ve retired!


What a lovely feeling to turn over in bed and go back to sleep.   I retired yesterday and today is the first day of the rest of my life!   There's something to be said for reaching the big 60!  Yippeeee!!!!!!



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31 comments:

  1. Maggie May18 December 2009 at 08:09

    Well........ I am experiencing the same feelings, though with me I am on sick leave. I do miss work though. I wonder if I will grow out of that?
    Nice to get extra time in the morning.

    Nuts in May

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  2. Elaine Denning18 December 2009 at 09:03

    I'm so happy for you! All those fun filled days ahead (with a few lazy mornings scattered inbetween). THIS is where it begins! x

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  3. Anonymous18 December 2009 at 09:10

    Congrats my friend. You are so right, now a new chapter begins. Have a wonderful retirement...And your 55 is excellent, I wonder how long it's going to take you to remember that you have retired and not shoot up out of bed early in the morning :) LOL Have a wonderful Friday my friend :)

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  4. Dumdad18 December 2009 at 11:16

    Great 55.

    I have a feeling you'll be doing even more now that you've retired.

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  5. Susan at Stony River18 December 2009 at 13:49

    Congratulations!
    What a wonderful feeling that must be, I *like* this 55!

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  6. clean and crazy18 December 2009 at 14:03

    awesome!! to wake up and not be late, my teenager woke me up a minute ago panicking because she missed her bus!! her step father can take her to school

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  7. Linda18 December 2009 at 14:28

    Congratulations on your well-earned retirement! Enjoy it and sleeping in as there's nothing better in the world then being able to ignore that alarm clock!

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  8. Daryl18 December 2009 at 15:21

    Mazel tov! I wish a long and happy traveling retirement ... and a happy birthday .. 60 is the new 40 ...

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  9. Akelamalu18 December 2009 at 16:19

    Ah I can imagine you wishing you were well enough to go back to work Maggie and I'm sure I would too if I was in the same position as you. xxxx

    I'm praying for good health for MWM and I to enjoy it Laney x

    I think it will take me a while to stop waking at 5.30 am Thom but at least I can turn over in bed and go back to sleep! LOL

    I think you're right Dumdad :)

    It's the best feeling Susan!

    Oh yes no more panicking Clean&Crazy that's a big bonus. :)

    You're so right about ignoring the alarm clock Linda - though I have no intention of turning it on! LOL

    Thankyou Daryl - I'm so looking forward to the travelling. :)

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  10. secret agent woman18 December 2009 at 16:33

    Congratualtions - I know you'll thoroughly enjoy it. Not to wish away the time, but I do look forward to ending the 5:30 wake-ups.

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  11. Misty DawnS18 December 2009 at 16:51

    This was fun. I was expecting it to say it was Saturday. But, I like your ending better and offer you huge congratulations!

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  12. CrystalChick18 December 2009 at 18:51

    Congrats on your retirement!
    Wishing you many more mornings of sleeping in. Can't wait to see travel pictures!

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  13. buffalodick18 December 2009 at 19:22

    Welcome to the world of "want to" and away from the world of "have to"!

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  14. Ron18 December 2009 at 20:37

    OMG...I'm SOOOOOO excited for you!!!

    Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

    *jumping up and down

    CONGRATULATIONS on your retirement!!

    And what a perfect time for it to begin...CHRISTMAS!!!!

    ENJOY...because you deserve it!!!!

    Have a faaaabulous weekend, m'dear!

    X

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  15. Spiky Zora Jones18 December 2009 at 21:17

    Akelamalu: You make me laugh...I love these 55 fffs. You always get me.

    sweetie...congrats on retirement. I just wish i was on vacation. hehehe

    have lots and lots of fun sweetie. xxxx

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  16. anthonynorth18 December 2009 at 21:54

    Enjoy it. That's the secret I hear.

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  17. quilly18 December 2009 at 22:22

    Congrats on your retirement! I know you will make it productive & exciting!

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  18. Dianne18 December 2009 at 23:45

    you're so young and quick and clever and just plain hot that I believe you'll be up to a lot during retirement

    enjoy my friend

    great 55 as always

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  19. hope18 December 2009 at 23:48

    Good for you!

    What a cool present to be able to give to yourself. Enjoy it!

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  20. Dr.John19 December 2009 at 00:55

    Great 55 and with your usual twist at the end.

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  21. Jeff B19 December 2009 at 02:41

    That's awesome! I'm quite sure I don't have to tell to relax and enjoy.

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  22. G-Man19 December 2009 at 02:56

    AKE!!!!!!!
    I'm soooo Jealous....
    Good for you My Dearie.
    Excellent 55...I loved it!
    Thanks for rubbing it in, and have a Kick Ass Holiday!

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  23. Cloudia19 December 2009 at 04:29

    I'm so happy for you, Sister!!!

    You are like the mandarin who had himself awakened eery hour for the pleasure of returning to sleep ;-)



    Aloha, Friend!


    Comfort Spiral

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  24. Maria19 December 2009 at 07:52

    I'm very attracted by this concept and very well might give it a go. I'll be back soon!

    You did a great job with this, by the way!

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  25. Akelamalu19 December 2009 at 10:26

    That's the thing I'm looking forward to SAW - waking up naturally instead of to an alarm clock!


    I thought people would assume 'Saturday' Misty LOL


    Cheers Crystalchick and I can't wait to 'TAKE' the Travel pics. :)

    Oh yes Buff, that's what it's all about!

    Thankyou Ron, it's a great time to start retirement!

    Glad you enjoyed the 55 Spiky and thanks honey. x

    I intend to enjoy it Anthony - so much! LOL

    I'm going to try my hardest you can be sure Quilly! :)

    Aw thanks Dianne. I do intend to enjoy myself. :)

    It's the best Christmas present I've ever had Hope! LOL

    Thanks Dr. John

    No you don't have to remind me of those two things Jeff but thanks anyway. x

    Sorry for rubbing it in G-man, thanks hon. xxxx

    LOL I've spent the past 40 years waking every hour looking at the time Cloudia - NO MORE! x

    Oh yes, do join in Gaelikaa.

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  26. cheshire wife20 December 2009 at 11:46

    Congratulations on your retirement! It must be one of the few advantages of getting older but I am jealous.

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  27. Just Be Real20 December 2009 at 11:59

    Great 55. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

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  28. Maude Lynn20 December 2009 at 23:50

    Congratulations, Ake! I hope that you enjoy every minute!

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  29. Brian Miller21 December 2009 at 11:30

    ahhh...great 55, which i hope to experience one of these days...sorry i am just now making it by, we got buried in snow and had no internet.

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  30. Akelamalu21 December 2009 at 14:50

    Apart from a bus pass and free prescriptions retiring is the only advantage of reaching 60 Cheshire Wife! LOL

    You're welcome Just Be Real :)

    Thanks Mama Zen I'll try. :)

    You have your retirement to look forward to Brian, it's a nice feeling m'dear. x

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  31. ann30 December 2009 at 21:44

    i'm looking forward to my freedom pass and apparently you also get a heating allowance - i've got another year to go but not sure i'll actually give up the job

    do enjoy your retirement - and have lots and lotsa fun - every day

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