My DH has just had a month off work and my own job (self employed) has been slow, so I’ve had time off as well. In that time we had some amazing experiences. We had family visit, our adult children came for Christmas, our DD got married which was the best day ever, and we spent time with friends we hadn’t seen in years. We also had an amazing vacation and lots of romantic time.
Fast forward to now and it’s back down to earth with a huge bump. My DH is back to working long unsociable hours, I am back to work, our adult kids are back to their own homes and one has emigrated to the other side of the globe.
I am sitting here alone, after having had a ready meal for one for my dinner, and I just feel so sad.
My DH can retire in about 4 years, but I’m not sure how to slog on for that much more time. I’ve been working full time since I was 16 (so almost 40 years), and I’m so ready to jack it in, and spend life in the way we did the last month.
I know no one can help, but wondered whether anyone else can relate? I feel almost on the edge of panic!
It is 10 months before I can take another break from work. My job entails very early wake ups every day and being outside in this freezing weather a lot. I’m so wishing I was back on vacation in the warm weather with nothing to do. I’m also missing my DC who has emigrated as they are so far away.
Moan over. I think I need to start playing the lottery 😂