I've Been In Missouri One Year!

Linda Bittle

My one year anniversary of returning to my home state occurred this week! I left in the fall of 2006, spent 10 years near Seattle and 4 in Idaho.

My sister and Mom are treating me to a Bluegrass and Desert Under the Stars event tonight at their favorite bed and breakfast. We are also celebrating my semi-retirement. One more week of 12 hour shifts in the hospital kitchen, then I'm free to find creative ways to come up with the few hundred dollars I need each month to keep the bills paid. Looking forward to sleeping late (at least til 6 am!) and having coffee on the couch with the cats every day.

I have harvested several cherry tomatoes and some herbs from my patio garden. It's a pleasant spot to sit and I plan to do a lot more of that! Realistically, I can take the laptop out and work from there.

It's a little scary not having a job to go to. I'll get used to it, though.

RustBeltCowgirl

@Mary Linda Bittle, West Plains, Missouri Happy anniversary and congrats on the impending retirement. I'm sure plenty of opportunities will be waiting to fill in your "free" time.

blevinandwomba

Congratulations! Slow mornings with cats are the best.

Annie Kate

Happy retirement and anniversary @Mary Linda Bittle, West Plains, Missouri! I am sure you will find many ways of earning those few hundred dollars--enjoy all the exploration!

Lisa K

@Mary Linda Bittle, West Plains, Missouri wow one year! I remember when you moved and the store of the storms you drove through!

Michelle D

@Mary Linda Bittle, West Plains, Missouri I'm so happy for you! One year back home. I'm assume the first or many. That must feel so good. I'll be interested to hear what fun things you do with your free time.

Monek Marie

Enjoy retirement!~

Linda Bittle

Had a great time last weekend! If you enjoy Bluegrass, check out the Finley River Boys.

https://finleyriverboys.com/music

It was painful watching my 82 year old mom flirt with the band. But she's done it all her life, so it was not a surprise. My sister already booked the room for September, when they have an Amish dinner and Bluegrass!

water2world

@Mary Linda Bittle, West Plains, Missouri Congrats on reaching your first milestone! Let the journey continue!

And good for you Mom!