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It’s time.

My sabbatical is coming to an end.

Like my fictional favorite, Travis McGee, I’ve enjoyed the first installment of my retirement. February 2014, I grabbed the golden ticket and turned the page to a well-earned and much-needed break. I shared the news here and here. Now some 22ish months later, I’m rejoining corporate America and returning to work. It was always planned as a temporary interlude, and now I will be working for many more years!

Though Bluwaterguy would say I’m going back to work to have less to do. I’m always adding to my project list, reading list, social list, travel list ~ and these many months have been busy. I’ve gotten lots done at home, though there are more things in progress. I’m finishing painting my stair railings this week. Boy, has that has been a tedious project! Oh, and the reconstruction continues at Bluwaterguy’s house. This week we’re trying to work out paint colors. Good thing Lowe’s doesn’t charge for paint chips, or I would be completely broke. 

We traveled the Keys end-to-end last year to celebrate 20 years of visiting the Conch Republic. Bluwatermom got a bionic knee {and we both lived through it} and had a milestone birthday {and a surprise party!}. I finished my “perfect beach cottage“, and refreshed the look here on the bluwaterlife site this year for my blog anniversary. I spent time in some favorite places, with some favorite people, and had some new adventures. And I’ve tried to be consistently “present” and it has been a great time!

I’m ready to return to work, feeling more human and definitely more present. I hope things will continue to grow here on the blog and on the social media pages. It’s great to share things, and I appreciate all your comments and ideas.

I’m excited now about my new opportunity. The photo is a clue for where I will be working. This desk plaque sat on my grandfather’s desk, given to him by a friend. My grandfather always liked it, and I did too. It came to me after my grandparents passed on, and it sits on the bookshelf in my home office now. I like the symmetry of it all. 🙂

There’s one more “non-working” Monday before it all starts again, and I plan to spend that day doing whatever I please ~ a project, a movie, a visit, or nothing at all ~ then back to work.

Now, on to new chapters ~~~

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Comments

  1. Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:34 am

    Wow Bobbi – Congratulations! We know this is a big step in your next chapter. Best wishes on the new job and cheers to a successful career!

    • Bluwatergal says

      November 4, 2015 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks 2Bees! It’s great to have a new challenge on the horizon ~ and I’m looking forward to it. Cheers ladies! Bwg ~~~

  2. Fran says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:51 am

    I always love reading your blogs. I know you are looking forward to this new opportunity and I am so happy for you. But, enjoy the rest of your free days and see you a week from Thursday.

    • Bluwatergal says

      November 4, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks so much Fran ~ it means a lot that you enjoy reading the blog 🙂 Looking forward to seeing the group at lunch next week! Bwg ~~~

  3. Jean Wheeler says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Excited to hear about your new job!! Sorry I can’t be with you all at lunch next week. Please have fun and take care!!

    • Bluwatergal says

      November 5, 2015 at 11:29 am

      Hi Jean ~ thanks so much! I’m excited about this next chapter 🙂 We will miss you at lunch, but I know how busy you are. Best of luck with your events and I’m happy to offer help in any way! Bwg ~~~

  4. Dora says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    Make sure to cherish that last “free” Sunday night too, lol. Although with your amazing sabbatical and exciting new opportunity you probably won’t get the Sunday night blahs like I do – at least for a while! I hope you will enjoy your tenure at Big Blue. I really did enjoy my years there.

    • Bluwatergal says

      November 5, 2015 at 11:34 am

      So true about Sunday nights Dora 🙂 The Sunday night/Monday morning “no anxiety zone” was one of the best parts of my sabbatical time! I will have to adjust to the new normal, but hope to preserve some of the “no anxiety zone”. I may call on you for advice on Big Blue. It’s like starting to a new school once again! {{Hugs}} Bwg ~~~

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