I have been doing some googling to see what a drive to our house in Isla Mujeres looks like. Wow it is a long way to drive. It could be a fun trip if we break it up and stop and check things out along the way.
I think I need to seriously start a fitness plan the older I get the the more stiff and sore I get when I do any physical activity. Just gardening has me limping around this week.
My latest project is the pool. It needs either a new liner or to be concreted in. They say you have to be patient in Mexico, well we have only been calling for 3 weeks and we still don't have an estimate.
On the funner side we are headed to Isla mid July, I am excited to get my permanent residency card. This will mean I don't have to apply any longer and I will be ready to apply for dual citizenship.
Time to call it a night.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Ever feel like your life is in a hold pattern? Well that is what I feel like today.
Before I retire we still have to take care of some medical issue Bruce has. He has HepC and the good news is that there is a new non-interferon treatment that should become available in the next 3 months or so. We have scheduled him for some tests he needs at OSHU for the beginning of June. I have my fingers crossed that he passes these tests and can go on the new treatment. It would be nice to start our adventure with this behind us for awhile. While i doubt he can ever be totally cured getting is viral load down and stopping the scaring of his liver would be awesome. My fingers are crossed the drug gets FDA approval soon.
It is that time of year and I have outside projects coming from every direction. Pool gardening fixing decks adding an outdoor kitchen - really this list goes on and on. I guess making a list would be a good way to start.
It is mothers day Sunday and my son and Daughter sent me some pretty flowers at work. Sure makes my desk look nice. Work seems much harder when you have so many othr things you would rather be doing. I think it is harder when your counting down the days instead of just plugging along day to day on your normal course.
Before I retire we still have to take care of some medical issue Bruce has. He has HepC and the good news is that there is a new non-interferon treatment that should become available in the next 3 months or so. We have scheduled him for some tests he needs at OSHU for the beginning of June. I have my fingers crossed that he passes these tests and can go on the new treatment. It would be nice to start our adventure with this behind us for awhile. While i doubt he can ever be totally cured getting is viral load down and stopping the scaring of his liver would be awesome. My fingers are crossed the drug gets FDA approval soon.
It is that time of year and I have outside projects coming from every direction. Pool gardening fixing decks adding an outdoor kitchen - really this list goes on and on. I guess making a list would be a good way to start.
It is mothers day Sunday and my son and Daughter sent me some pretty flowers at work. Sure makes my desk look nice. Work seems much harder when you have so many othr things you would rather be doing. I think it is harder when your counting down the days instead of just plugging along day to day on your normal course.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Retirement can be a bit scary
Retirement is a bit scary. For 33 years I have worked for the same company. I followed all the advice to save for retirement I donated generously to my 401k and saved along the way in a normal retirement account. Now here is the scary part, how much do I need to retire? Does anyone really have the answer to that one?
I of course consulted with my financial advisor before deciding to quit my good paying job, that has keep me very busy and engaged working. He ran my savings and told me if I could live off x amount monthly I was free to retire. I am lucky the only debt I have are normal living expenses and a vacation home I will sell after I retire. Selling now would create to much tax burden so that can wait.
Well you would think this all sounds great but daily I have those twinges of how will we live without a bi monthly paycheck. Things live medical insurance will no longer de subsided by my pay check and I will need to cover that expense. Health reform will mean next year you can't be turned down for per existing conditions, of which we both have, but costs are really uncertain. Hopefully we can find a policy that works great for us. We plan to live between Isla Mujeres and our Oregon home.
RetireBut I do question my self all the time. Bruce my love of 34 or so years has HepC and has cirrohsis that is already effecting his energy level and ability work and to do things so if were going to have a few quailty years we better do it now and not wait to turn 65.
So I just decided to set a plan for next spring and go for it.
I of course consulted with my financial advisor before deciding to quit my good paying job, that has keep me very busy and engaged working. He ran my savings and told me if I could live off x amount monthly I was free to retire. I am lucky the only debt I have are normal living expenses and a vacation home I will sell after I retire. Selling now would create to much tax burden so that can wait.
Well you would think this all sounds great but daily I have those twinges of how will we live without a bi monthly paycheck. Things live medical insurance will no longer de subsided by my pay check and I will need to cover that expense. Health reform will mean next year you can't be turned down for per existing conditions, of which we both have, but costs are really uncertain. Hopefully we can find a policy that works great for us. We plan to live between Isla Mujeres and our Oregon home.
RetireBut I do question my self all the time. Bruce my love of 34 or so years has HepC and has cirrohsis that is already effecting his energy level and ability work and to do things so if were going to have a few quailty years we better do it now and not wait to turn 65.
So I just decided to set a plan for next spring and go for it.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Someday is coming
It's been a long time since I blogged. My head is swirling lately and I have made some important decisions.. I plan to retire in a year. I would do it now but I have some company shares that come due next March that will make retirement much easier so I will hang in there until then.
Bruce and I are wanting to spend more time in Mexico but we definitely have all kinds of loose ends to sort through.
We are thinking we may want to take a road trip down to Isla. My son has concerns with us driving across the boarder but I think we will drive and take our time and see the sites.
More to come but I plan on keeping my blog current with all that is going on in our lives.
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