Young dreamer no more...

[FIREd]

Well, this is it! I have just punched my time card and I turned my badge and keys in. Weird feeling walking out of the door one last time. I feel happy to leave the corporate BS behind but a bit anxious too. I got a few what-if scenarios floating in my head... I hope I am not making a mistake and that I can pull this retirement thingy off. Holy cow, it's for real!!!!

 

[REWahoo]

FIREdreamer, congrats!

In honor of the new you, I think you should post a photo of yourself on the forum.

Shy? OK, let me do it for you:

 

[Texas Proud]

Does that mean you are now an OLD dreamer





OK... I just could not resist as it was the first thing that popped into my brain...

Congrats on your new life... wish I were there...

 

[FIREd]

FIREdreamer, congrats!

In honor of the new you, I think you should post a photo of yourself on the forum.

Shy? OK, let me do it for you:

Smiling Bob...

 

[Purron]

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[Alan]

Firedreamer no more - welcome to the club, and CONGRATULATIONS

 

[FIYes]

Wonderful!! Congrats!

 

[bbbamI]

I hope I am not making a mistake and that I can pull this retirement thingy off.

Good gosh all mighty....leave it on!!!!



Congratulations....

 

[Ronstar]

Congrats FD! - your FIRE dreaming is now over

 

[Meadbh]

Felicitations, FD!

 

[scrabbler1]

Congrats, FIREdreamer, and welcome to the club. Your countdown is over.

I recall the feeling I had going through me when I did all of my "lasts" in my last day of working. The last ride in the elevator, going through the lobby turnstiles for the last time, then turning in my ID badge, riding the trains for the last time, walking home from the train station for the last time (I was getting choked up as I left the train; I still have my last train ticket, as the conductor never took it after he punched it, luckily!).

And when I entered my apartment, I dropped my bag on the floor, raised my arms, and let out a big "I'M FREE!!!!!"

Now you are, too.

 

[NW Landlady]

Big Congrats Fire Dreamer!

 

[Amethyst]

'I'm Free' by The Who - Bing Videos

 

[FIREd]

Thanks everyone!

 

[KB]

Congrats.....and enjoy.

 

[W2R]

Congratulations! The journey begins. I think you will thoroughly enjoy retirement.

 

[Purron]

Oh, just one more thought to share with you before I sign off Firedreamer....

YouTube - I'm Free x Rolling Stones

 

[Stevewc]

You made it !!! Good to hear !!!

I know the what if feeling well.
I still get strange thoughts/feelings now and then. I've been free for around 7 months too.
I couldn't get that goofy smile off my face for days .
I had to apologize to some of my working friends for being to happy.
Felt guilty about leaving them behind and smiling to much about it.
Not everybody mind you, just the very few that I really considered a friend.
The other A$$es I couldn't have care any less about. I enjoyed leaving them in the dust.
Steve

 

[Retch The Grate]

Grats!

 

[simple girl]

A HUGE Congrats to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Rambler]

Congrats FD!

...but, but, ....whaddya gonna do all day?



R

 

[Retire2013]

Congratulations! I am so happy for you.

 

[Moemg]

Congratulations on an early escape !

 

[Cassius King]

I love reading these types of threads!

Congrats and enjoy!

 

[lucija]

I am very happy for you! Enjoy the ride!