Retired

Today it happened. I am officially retired. How weird is that to say for a 42 year old. Maybe for this area (Silicon Valley) it is more common. It is a wonderful opportunity and I am blessed. But I am also officially labeled as a disabled person.

Some days I am strong and powerful and other days I am surprised I am upright. The bad days are the worst, but not for the reasons you would think. I really do think that if I am not working I should have perfect (at least for me) health. The only thing this retirement does for me is make life as a stay at home mom financially feasible.

I have to say, the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CALSTRS) rocks. I am forever grateful that I there was this safety net for me. Phew.