The resignation/retirement letter was handed in last week. Tomorrow I go back for the last five days of work. On the morning of August 31st, I'm going to wake up and realize that it's finally happened! Think I'll feel at least 30 pounds lighter without that load on my shoulders.

Isn't it funny how you go to work every day for thirty years and never notice that time is passing until one day it's time to leave? I guess that's the best kind of job to have - one that you enjoy going to every day. I've been lucky that way.

So tonight it's early to bed and early to rise tomorrow morning. I don't really want to do it after being off since last April, but I'll keep the end in sight and that will ease the pain. What will be tough will be saying goodbye to all the people I've worked with for years. They're a good group and I'll miss them. Now, self, look ahead! You've got some living to do!!