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June 29, 2005
Retirement and stuff
I can't believe that in as little as three months, I will no longer wear a uniform. This 22 years has certainly flown by!
It isn't like a real retirement where I get to fish or knit or anything. I am planning to get a job as an RN until I decide what I want to do when I grow up. My adventures (or misadventures more aptly) in home buying in the last few weeks have shown me that it is not enough to just have an employable job title. I must actually GET a job. Silly banks. I am absurdly optimistic that this won't be a problem because I have already been hired sight unseen once (back in Washington), and have no doubt I will again.
I found a piece of property in Anna, Illinois that meets nearly every one of my wishes. Please cross your fingers that it will somehow magically still be on the market in a few months!
As for my retirement, I will be having a small ceremony on the 30th of September. Y'all are invited. These ceremonies can be anything from massively formal to just a big party in hawaiian shirts (my ex husband chose the latter and it was a lot of fun). I think I want something small but cool enough that I can pay respects to my enlisted roots. As a junior enlisted person, I can remember these retirement ceremonies having a huge impact on me.
My travel plans are not formalized yet, it could be anything in the first three weeks of October. I then have to spend up to 12 days in Norfolk, Virginia for mandatory out-processing. I am hearing rumors that this could be done in as little as three days though. I am anxious to get to Anna as soon as possible so I can get on with the rest of my life, so hopefully I will be one of the lucky ones.
I hope you all have a happy and SAFE 4th of July. Watch out for those sparklers - they are the number one reason we see kids in the ER on the fourth. And don't forget, put on the sunscreen!
Posted by DebC at June 29, 2005 3:26 PM
Comments
Deb,
I retire on the 15th of July. Haha, beatcha!! Congrats!!!! Did you put on LCDR and do the time. I decided against it. I was supposed to put it on this Monday. Kinda bummed about it but glad to be moving on and getting out of San Diego.
I love your site and all the pics. Your boys are handsome little guys. Speaking of which, how do I get in touch with Steve? Is he still with his brother?
Again, Congrats!!
Chris Burford
Posted by: Chris Burford at July 1, 2005 12:26 AM
2 months and 19 days.....WOOO HOOOOIE!!! :)
Won't be long now!
Posted by: Kim at July 15, 2005 12:27 PM
WOW!! I cant believe time has flown by that fast. It seems like last week you were trying to decide to go to 0-4 or retire. Getting close...and scary...yes?
Posted by: Mary Lou at July 17, 2005 7:56 AM