Yesterday evening Bibha and I went to a Mediterranean restaurant “Petra”. It was a sort of get-together and farewell party, more of the former than latter. Ten of us were there, good food and good company. All familiar faces from Christie hospital where I worked before I retired 2 weeks ago. Seeing them I did feel as if I have not retired. At work, everyday I interacted with them, sometimes even on the weekends.
Half way through our dinner, amidst the jokes and laughter, I suddenly felt rather sad and pensive. I realised that I was no longer an integral part of this team. Yes I was enjoying my retirement, particularly relishing the freedom and lack of stress but at that moment while I was sitting in middle of all my close colleagues it did feel like betrayal on my part. Thinking now, I know it was not. I had to retire, if not now then in a couple of years. Anyway I soon regained my old self and enjoyed the party.
I will be seeing some of them on Friday at one of the charity events organized for the benefit of children’s burns unit.
Today it was sunny and I had my morning tea in the garden. A great mistake! Grass has grown, needs mowing, almost all the dahlias need deheading and beans are ready to be harvested. I should have stayed inside. We spent whole day in the garden today. It looks in a reasonable shape now but I don’t. I am going to have my evening tea now. Yes, in the garden as a bit of sun is still there.
Good bye
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