Well, folks, if anyone is actually left reading my poor, forsaken blog, it certainly has been a minute! 2024 was not terribly kind to me, health wise. I missed about six months of school last year and thought I would need to retire in June. Thankfully, the cause of my terrible fatigue was discovered after much self-advocating, and my energy slowly returned. Over the summer, I actually read and blogged! Once school started though, my energy tanked. I loved being back, but the demands of the school day left little energy for anything but taking care that Boo got enough exercise. I had no energy to practice yoga or do much reading. I pushed the button for retirement effective January 1 on September 30. Once I did so, I felt a great weight release. It was time.
Then, in early October, I ran a fever for five days. Negative for Covid, flu and pneumonia, I was told to just let it run its course, and run its course, it did! Coughing and fatigue for MONTHS! Not fun.
Yesterday, I posted grades for the final time. My replacement can start grading the assignments she delivers. I'm very happy with the gal who will be the new librarian and wish her the best of luck.
So, today, I am officially retired. I returned to yoga last week and hope to resume my daily practice. I was invited to join a group of retirees who meet the first Monday of each month for lunch. I was asked to join the Library Board in my town. I plan on attending Wednesday bird walks hosted by the Bergen County Audubon Society. And, Boo doesn't have to be alone for nearly eight hours during the school week. I will be busy doing all the things I didn't have time or energy to do. I also hope to resuscitate the blog and post more. I have missed reading and recommending books for young people. Onward and upward.
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