Memories

My ID badge triggered the time clock for start and end of work day. It provided access to and from stairways. The badge is our 'key' for entry most everywhere in the facility, and even the gate for secured parking.

Associated with our Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) all department safety reps had a card that would be placed directly behind his or her ID badge. I had the pleasure of chairing our IIPP Taskforce, a sub-committee of ARMC's Safety Committee.

My California State License is due to expire in August, 2011. However, it might as well expire this month of January. That was $220 bi-annually which I will not need to pay this year.

I have thirty-four years of terrific memories, and leave my job with a sense of pride and satisfaction with regard to my employment experiences.

I am investing in 'Internet Advertising Affiliation' right away. I cannot be bored after retirement with nothing to do.

This is a happy start of a Happy New Year because today — New Year's Day — is my outdate. Yes, my first day of retirement.

Countdown

Final Month Before Retirement

Signed Retirement Papers On Tuesday – December 7th

Ready To Roll

I am not counting the days. The date is too close. On December 7th I sign my retirement papers. My retirement date is January 1, 2011, a Saturday.

Along with my papers I have the certified copies of Shirley's and my marriage certificate and each of our birth certificates.

There are 'loose ends' to tie up before leaving my job. Data management using FileMaker Pro for various information solutions within my department will be taken over by our Assistant Director of Respiratory Care. There are other duties that I perform which must be continued by others.

As the Chair of ARMC's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Taskforce there are responsibilities that will fall back on our institution's Safety Officer. The data management solution for IIPP is being transferred to our IM department. They will export our data that had been managed using FileMaker Pro to MS-SQL.

So that is pretty much why I am not counting the days. All my time is being spent getting ready to hand everything over to others. January 1st will be here before we know it. YES!

Another Change Of Life

Our county retirement program is rated one of the best. As our new year begins —2011 — I hope to be in retirement mode. It is a time in my life when I no longer will make my daily commute to work each weekday. I will miss the people with whom I associate regularly. However, I expect to enjoy the change of pace.

My twin has been in retirement for several years. He seems to stay busy because there are many grandchildren who are capable of occupying his time. That will not be the same scenario for me. Yet, I expect to find ways to stay active.