The countdown is officially on, I have 23 days left to work. 23 early morning. 23 days of driving 45 minutes each way to and from work. 23 days of stress and frustration.. 37 days until I am free to live my life without being tied to the 8-5 daily grind. I have a few Fridays scheduled off as I am over the allotted accrued pay-off on vacation time. The shortened work weeks really help. I am only working three days this week. So far the stress hasn't been as bad as last week. I was in knots last week and battled migraines for most of the week. I could barely bring myself into work the end of last week. My weekend was so nice. I left all thoughts of work behind and just focused on myself and my plans for retirement. Yesterday I was back at work but the boss was out all morning and I had a meeting with the HR rep for the City that will assist with my retirement paperwork. I asked her to keep it confidential for another week or so as I wouldn't be putting in my notice to my management team until the 14th.
Three days off work meant three afternoons spent at the gym.
StairMaster Treadmill Rower
Saturday 1600 steps 3 miles/1.5@ 15% 20 minutes
Sunday 2000 steps 3 miles/1.75@15% 15 minutes
Monday 2000 steps 3.2 miles/1.75@15% 15 minutes
I've a hike planned this coming weekend with my daughter. She is coming up for the weekend. I should still get at least two gym workouts completed though as I am taking off work on Friday. I just have to get through the rest of today and tomorrow. The weekends are so important now as I am constantly on edge at work. I don't know what to expect once I give my notice. My gut tells me it's going to be a bit ugly. I really don't care any more. I am done with this 8 to 5. I am ready for sunrise to sunset in the mountains.
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