It's hard to believe that I have finally arrived at the end of my teaching career! Yes, it's the end of that phase of my life, but that means it's the beginning of the next, and I'm pretty excited about the possibilities!
My friend Edna made our retirement cake. The top left is for Phyllis (high school secretary), bottom left for Robyn (2nd grade teacher), bottom right for Ken (high school guidance counselor), and top right for me.
Obviously, Edna pictures me traveling and tatting!
Robyn and I received crystal bowls as our retirement gifts.
I started my newest Spinning Wheel glass mat (Tatting with Visual Patterns by Mary Konior) is in luscious hand-dyed thread from my friend Marilee Rockley aka Yarnplayer. The color is Lilac Sea. Isn't it beautiful?
I love working with hand-dyed thread. There's something about the dyeing process that makes the thread extra smooth, and I love the colors!
Hard to believe I have read about your imminent retirement for YEARS! Yes, you have been blogging about it for years. Even more difficult to comprehend is how that far-away date is suddenly here and you are actually going to retire NOW! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYes, it has been years! I accepted the district's retirement incentive four and a half year's ago. It seemed so far away back then. Where has the time gone?
DeleteScary, eh? But you are already tatting up a storm, getting geared up for the wonderful times to come, when you will have lots of time to start making a dent in your store of supplies! That will be a full-time occupation in itself! :))
DeleteCongratulations! May your retirement be everything that you hope for it to be!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie! I really hope for it to be more organized. I know that I have projects dating back to my oldest daughter's senior year in high school, 1994. Now I need to unearth them and get them finished!
DeleteYou will find that you are busier than ever now - make sure you enjoy every single day.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I will, Maureen!
DeleteCongratulations and hurray! I bet you will miss the kids ( but adapt quickly)! What a fun cake and lovely bowl!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to TatLand 24×7 :-)
ReplyDeleteYou already 'spin' out projects at head-spinning speed ... now guessing it's going to be at breakneck speed ... better hold on tight to my seat ;-P
Family will be pleased, too, with more time with grandkids :-)
I'm excited for you, Diane, and I look forward to following your retirement adventures.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the retirement!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat gift that crystal bowl!! :)
Love the newest spinning wheel!!! :) You must be using size 20 or so thread there, cuz' the colors look bolder then in my size 40. It looks awesome already!!! :)
Congratulations on your retirement! I hope it's everything you've been anticipating. Lovely that the school showed their appreciation for your years of work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Diane! Will be looking forward to reading about your new travels and adventures :)
ReplyDeleteBig congrats. I was taken by surprise as I don't remember ever reading about your antisipated retirement. I am looking forward to seeing all your projects.
ReplyDeleteFelicidades y ahora a disfrutar de esta nueva etapa para hacer todo lo que no se ha podido hacer antes.Besos.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, the day has finally come where you will have more time to tat. I look forward to reading about your new adventures. Love that crystal bowl, so many uses.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How exciting to begin phase two. Beautiful crystal bowl. I look forward to reading about all of your adventures and tatting workshops that you get to attend now that you are retired.
ReplyDeleteHappy Retirement Diane!!! May your days be filled with fun and new adventures.
ReplyDeleteI know you'll miss seeing the kids everyday but I'm sure you'll find things to keep you busy :-) Love the cake! In your travels, should you choose to do so, if you ever make it to Kansas let me know. Happy retirement!
ReplyDeleteI'm late to the 'party', but I love the cake and the beautiful bowl! Such thoughtful ideas! I am SO excited for you. I agree with Muskaan that you will now ramp up to warp speed! You've always accomplished so much when you were working!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE LIES AHEAD!
Congratulations on your retirement dear. Yes, now you begin a new chapter and there will not be enough hours in the day to do all you dream of. May you enJOY each and every day! Blessings...
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