When the Dog bites, When the bee stings.....


I think that is how that song goes.  What a strange week to have back at work.  It is a 5 day work week which is making it longer than I care for but hey it is a week.  Some nice bike weather, mother nature has taken it easy on me and not rained when I am riding.  Really appreciate that little bit.  I have had wonderful weather for the most part not outstanding but it definitely could have been a lot worse.  So what is with the song you may be asking.  Well I have had two near dog bites on my bike this week.  To be honest that is really a first most dogs have no interest or take no exception to my biking.  In fact the geese are much more of a concern than the dogs in my opinion.  But I must say the dogs are looking to score some points this week.

I had time today to discuss something that really has me stirred up.  Retirement.  Yep, that was what I was doing with the HR person today.  I can retire in as little as 10 years.  Now not sure that will happen but looking at the information she was showing me today that is a real possibility.  Not sure what to think.  Makes you really wonder if that is going to take place or if it is a dream.  Also keep in mind that this is the optimum opportunity if I get all the things in a line right now then at 55 I am out of the workforce if I choose.  What a great feeling in some respects.

So how does one get to this point it really seems like a long way off but I am looking at what we have left in front of us with regards to kids and school and house and life.  Wow time is really moving along.  Almost a little much considering the grad ceremony is still warm.

But in my mind I know it is incentive and a plan not an absolute but a goal.  Which brings us full circle to success.  Yep, can you measure success this way?  I am able to retire when I want after I turn 55.  I think if you are a success person then yes, I would suggest if I get to 55 and things line up, success can be had.

So now I am left with the thought what to do in retirement?  Seems odd but I think I will start planning my next career.  Maybe.  Photographer?  Who knows.  Measure that success when we get there.

So keep your dogs on a short leash for my safety and by all means enjoy!  Hope you have sunshine and warm weather this weekend.

Cheers.