Congratulations on getting your mom's car sold. I know that it's nice to have that done. I'm sorry you ran into some appliance troubles. It does sometimes seem that they conspire to go wonky at the same time!
I'm giving a retirement countdown clock to my husband as one of his Christmas gifts. Less than a year to go!! So looking forward to being able to take some day trips during the week or going camping in our travel trailer without having to worry about rushing back home in order to get to work.
Oh, I know the feeling of appliances malfunctioning, yes, simultaneously, too. 😢 Good luck with finding solutions to all. You are earning that vacation coming up! All will be better soon. 🎉
I remember a few weeks ago you mentioned to me you had spent time in Appleton. It is such a small world, my husband and his daughter lived there for a while. I lived all of my life in Illinois, many years in Chicago western suburbs until 2022 when I moved to Southwest WI and married my husband. I love living here! Very much in the country here, near cows, horses, Amish, corn, cheese, etc...., lol. I grew up in a small central Illinois town, so it wasn't total culture shock for me;) I stopped working in 2022 and for the first time in my life became a housewife. I worked as a Special Education teacher. I raised a son alone, who is now 27, after divorcing from my first husband. You will love retirement! I don't really miss working, enjoy being able to love on my new home which I love and take care of things at home for hubby and I. His daughter and son-in-law live with us. However, we have our own living spaces. It works out well. And we have two sweet dogs in the house. Walter, a Boston Terrier, and Sweetpea, a Shetland Sheepdog. I feel Maddie and Sweetpea would be good friends:) Love your vlogs, often watch old ones when I am working around the house:) Hope your day is going well! Take care!
My job is keeping me busy these days as I countdown to February when I retire. Following your journey is fun and I’m there with you, making plans for 2025. Some people say they get bored in retirement, but I’m glad when I find others like you who have plans, and do not intend on sitting around being bored. I know I certainly don’t. I’m tied to a desk all day and can’t wait to get out and do things I’m too exhausted to do after work.
Yes things all want break at one time. Glad you sold moms car. I’m counting days to retire end of February. I only have give 2 week notice. I will be 65 going on Medicare. Enjoy Texas with the grand boy and family . I’m excited for you on your retirement
Lovely video, thanks for sharing? Yes, why do we like watching videos of others‘ normal lives?! 😂 I don’t know, makes me feel like I’m normal too? Never enough time to finish the to-do list, always have a carry over of items it seems. Also counting down to retirement & looking forward to more thoughts on that. 11 months, maybe 10, we‘ll see. I am soooo ready! I think I’d just get a new washer at this point, unless it really is the pipes. Hope that is all worked out by the time you read this, know the video was a couple weeks ago. Maybe you‘re even traveling now, drive safely, Happy travels & Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you & George got the washer problem resolved as well as the TV situation. Sending you many blessings & am so happy for your upcoming retirement. Thanks for your fun & real content on your VLOGS. 🙏🙏🥰🥰💕💕
Appliances seem to be going out for everyone. My refrigerator quit working (easy fix) and my dishwasher has decided not to work now. This month is flying by so fast! I’m still trying to get my wardrobe switched out and hope to get all of my cleaning done by tomorrow evening. Life group sounds wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🍽🦃🥧🍁
My husband is retiring after 40 plus years and his last day is Dec 21. I made a Dec countdown calendar for him🎉I already have January planned. I just hope he doesn’t get bored and would want to work part time. He is a worker bee. Seems like the washers and dryers go out sooner than later these days. We need to go back to how they made them in the old days without the technology ruining them. Here is to good health in retirement for you and George and lots of relaxing time together!
You made a statement in the beginning of the video about feeling like you had little to nothing to do and that you weren't used to that feeling. After working most of your life and then retiring, that feeling will be challenging. I told my mom about three months after I retired that I couldn't shake this feeling of 'purpose' that I've had all of my working life. I had a set schedule, people depended on me, and my days, monday through Friday, were scheduled down to the minute. Now, I find myself in a new, and exciting season of being retired. Yes, this season can and will be wonderful. But, at first, it was kind of a shock to my system, emotionally. I asked mymelf questions like, "Who is depending on me now"..."What's my purpose?" Well, at six motnhs retired, I believe I've navigated this new wave and the waters, emotionally, are much calmer. I wake up and enjoy my devotion and coffee in my pajamas. I've journaled almost daily and discovered new things that give purpose to my life. My parents, who are 86 and 89 depend somewhat on me. I also depend on myself, and God first, to be purposeful with my own health and happiness. I'm excited for you, Sonya, and the amazing content you will bring to your new season of retirement! GOD BLESS YOU!
I have a lot to do at home. I’m going to be very busy, and it will be more productive. Doing the videos and helping Mom, and doing things in the house. I’ve not relaxed much ever and I’m looking forward to watching HGTV and the Hallmark channel lol! We have a lot projects in 2025 and more trips. I’m so excited and it’ll be fun once this limbo land is over! Also have some extra things to do for church/ Lords work. But need to get Moms house settled a bit more and deep cleaning there.
That’s my fear, I’m retiring in February. I plan on doing side hustles and I’ll keep a schedule only because I have a lot of projects planned. I plan to keep busy, but not like I am now with full-time corporate job!
When it rains it pours. It’s always something. I think it’s time for a new washer. However if it is the pipes maybe you need a plumber to check that out first . Do you only have one TV. .I don’t watch TV very much . Hope you have a good trip to Texas and enjoy your family. It’s November 23 as I watch this. So your on the home stretch to retirement now . Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Enjoy your grandchildren.
It’s the pipes and George got it cleared out. We ave 2 TVs out. One is left and it’s in the bedroom. We are buying more soon to replace them. We haven’t had much time to watch anyway. Yes only 13 more actual days of work.
Hey Sonja. It always come in 2s or 3s.... When you said the washer was leaking again, I instantly said; Noooooooooooo! 😔 I remember last time it was the washer and Matti getting diarrhea. Now it's the washer and the TV. I will not be surprised if on next week vlog, you say you went and purchased new appliances. 😅 You're just not for it Sonja, I get it; I'm just like you! 😂
I am so sorry to hear the washer is not working. Probably time to bite the bullet and get a new washer. The rain is beautiful. PA hadn’t had any measurable rain for over 50 days and was on burn ban and water saving (no watering plants or washing cars). We finally got rain / snow yesterday but the water table is still low. I had the same issue with mobile check deposit. Finally went to bank and it was because of the amount. Lesson learned. Multi vitamins. Most multi vitamins are useless. Contain filler and are of low quality. Be sure to buy good quality vitamins and read up on when to take them in combination with other vitamins, food and time of day. Insurance when retiring is such a pain. I went with AARP which used United Health Care (UHC). COBRA is very expensive. And do not advise going with Medicare Advantage. The hardest part was Part D prescriptions. At one point it felt like it would have been easier to keep working. 😊. Have a good week. Remember all the things God has blessed you with. Look forward to next weeks VLOG
@@lindatexter7162 ended up being the plumbing and resolved for now. Mom’s bank is an hour and a half away and with me working wasn’t doable. It took over a week but once we understood bank rules lol, we got it done. I was afraid Mom would be anxious over it but I was the anxious one. lol
@@lesshustlemorecoffee I live in an old house built in 1920. Now the borough has us taking pictures and scrapings to check for lead. Yes, older homes come with their challenges.
Sonja I sometimes feel I know a world that at one time was less complex, where depositing checks and repairs when appliance broke down were so very different I think knowing this and now living with chaos as I try to make sense of it all is just one step towards madness should I agree to join this world where this is the new normal.
@@kimberly4120 yes, plus our plumbing makes it interesting. We have replaced most pipes but these are the original ones. Life is definitely chaos. Mainly because evil has made it difficult for honest people to get things done. Even logging in to an account is an issue! lol
I take a B12 and D3, but I also take Centrum Silver Women 50+. I also take turmeric too. I checked out different vitamins thinking maybe I could find one better, but the ones I compared didn’t have as much as the Centrum. Curious to see what you find.
You may want to approach your work and ask them if you could work from home. It makes no sense to go into work and just sit there. I’m sure they would be fine with it.
We don’t have a culture of working from home unless bad weather, or maybe some hours to avoid high traffic times or times of adversity (parent sick, etc.). I’m also there to watch during payroll, and be a reference point. It’s ok I’m getting a few things done there to help out, when not I just keep myself busy doing other things.
I so enjoy watching your channel. You are so down to earth and fun to watch. Please keep the videos coming!
Thank you so much! :-) Made my day!
Congratulations on getting your mom's car sold. I know that it's nice to have that done. I'm sorry you ran into some appliance troubles. It does sometimes seem that they conspire to go wonky at the same time!
Yes, ended up being the pipes. But all good til it happens again!
I'm giving a retirement countdown clock to my husband as one of his Christmas gifts. Less than a year to go!! So looking forward to being able to take some day trips during the week or going camping in our travel trailer without having to worry about rushing back home in order to get to work.
Sounds heavenly!
Oh, I know the feeling of appliances malfunctioning, yes, simultaneously, too. 😢 Good luck with finding solutions to all. You are earning that vacation coming up! All will be better soon. 🎉
@@ReginaM.0220 Yes! Plumbing resolved and TV will happen soon!
Retiring just in time for Christmas will be amazing! Lots of time for more coffee. 😁☕️🇨🇦☕️
Yes. Family will also be in town!
@ that’s great! Enjoy!
I always love your bloopers, you are too funny!! I hope you and George have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Love from WI:)
Oh I love me some Wisconsin! Appleton was where I spent my time and loved it!
I remember a few weeks ago you mentioned to me you had spent time in Appleton. It is such a small world, my husband and his daughter lived there for a while. I lived all of my life in Illinois, many years in Chicago western suburbs until 2022 when I moved to Southwest WI and married my husband. I love living here! Very much in the country here, near cows, horses, Amish, corn, cheese, etc...., lol. I grew up in a small central Illinois town, so it wasn't total culture shock for me;) I stopped working in 2022 and for the first time in my life became a housewife. I worked as a Special Education teacher. I raised a son alone, who is now 27, after divorcing from my first husband. You will love retirement! I don't really miss working, enjoy being able to love on my new home which I love and take care of things at home for hubby and I. His daughter and son-in-law live with us. However, we have our own living spaces. It works out well. And we have two sweet dogs in the house. Walter, a Boston Terrier, and Sweetpea, a Shetland Sheepdog. I feel Maddie and Sweetpea would be good friends:) Love your vlogs, often watch old ones when I am working around the house:) Hope your day is going well! Take care!
Have a great week !!!!
@@theoldsonso you too!
My job is keeping me busy these days as I countdown to February when I retire. Following your journey is fun and I’m there with you, making plans for 2025. Some people say they get bored in retirement, but I’m glad when I find others like you who have plans, and do not intend on sitting around being bored. I know I certainly don’t. I’m tied to a desk all day and can’t wait to get out and do things I’m too exhausted to do after work.
Yes things all want break at one time. Glad you sold moms car. I’m counting days to retire end of February. I only have give 2 week notice. I will be 65 going on Medicare. Enjoy Texas with the grand boy and family . I’m excited for you on your retirement
@@pamelaking4414 Pamela I’m counting the days with you! Keep me posted! So exciting!
Lovely video, thanks for sharing? Yes, why do we like watching videos of others‘ normal lives?! 😂 I don’t know, makes me feel like I’m normal too? Never enough time to finish the to-do list, always have a carry over of items it seems. Also counting down to retirement & looking forward to more thoughts on that. 11 months, maybe 10, we‘ll see. I am soooo ready! I think I’d just get a new washer at this point, unless it really is the pipes. Hope that is all worked out by the time you read this, know the video was a couple weeks ago. Maybe you‘re even traveling now, drive safely, Happy travels & Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s the pipes! All fixed for now!
I hope you & George got the washer problem resolved as well as the TV situation. Sending you many blessings & am so happy for your upcoming retirement. Thanks for your fun & real content on your VLOGS. 🙏🙏🥰🥰💕💕
Yes! Thank you! The washer issue was the pipes. Old pipes. They are clear now. And we will buy 2 TVs soon. The 2nd TV quit too.
Your hair and makeup look great today. Best of luck navigating the options for senior healthcare. It is harder than it should be!
Thank you! George has also figured most of it out since he was first. Much to my advantage. I wish it was easier. He read two books to learn!
Appliances seem to be going out for everyone. My refrigerator quit working (easy fix) and my dishwasher has decided not to work now.
This month is flying by so fast! I’m still trying to get my wardrobe switched out and hope to get all of my cleaning done by tomorrow evening.
Life group sounds wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🍽🦃🥧🍁
My husband is retiring after 40 plus years and his last day is Dec 21. I made a Dec countdown calendar for him🎉I already have January planned. I just hope he doesn’t get bored and would want to work part time. He is a worker bee. Seems like the washers and dryers go out sooner than later these days. We need to go back to how they made them in the old days without the technology ruining them. Here is to good health in retirement for you and George and lots of relaxing time together!
How fun! Wishing you both the best in the days to come.
Hope everything has worked out! Enjoy your week!
I really enjoy your videos. No need to apologies…. It’s great to see everyday life….
Slowly those that like vlogs are headed this way. :-)
The Life Group hosted house was so cozy and amazing 🍃 🍂
Yes, my friend Ranae has a beautiful house!
You have a beautiful home.
I remember June and July doing my retirement countdown till July 31 this year.
They come in three’s! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻
We got a new washer after years of breaking down, but we have a nice laundromat here, I was able to wash 3 loads at once and bring them home to dry😊
You made a statement in the beginning of the video about feeling like you had little to nothing to do and that you weren't used to that feeling. After working most of your life and then retiring, that feeling will be challenging. I told my mom about three months after I retired that I couldn't shake this feeling of 'purpose' that I've had all of my working life. I had a set schedule, people depended on me, and my days, monday through Friday, were scheduled down to the minute. Now, I find myself in a new, and exciting season of being retired. Yes, this season can and will be wonderful. But, at first, it was kind of a shock to my system, emotionally. I asked mymelf questions like, "Who is depending on me now"..."What's my purpose?" Well, at six motnhs retired, I believe I've navigated this new wave and the waters, emotionally, are much calmer. I wake up and enjoy my devotion and coffee in my pajamas. I've journaled almost daily and discovered new things that give purpose to my life. My parents, who are 86 and 89 depend somewhat on me. I also depend on myself, and God first, to be purposeful with my own health and happiness. I'm excited for you, Sonya, and the amazing content you will bring to your new season of retirement! GOD BLESS YOU!
I have a lot to do at home. I’m going to be very busy, and it will be more productive. Doing the videos and helping Mom, and doing things in the house. I’ve not relaxed much ever and I’m looking forward to watching HGTV and the Hallmark channel lol! We have a lot projects in 2025 and more trips. I’m so excited and it’ll be fun once this limbo land is over! Also have some extra things to do for church/ Lords work. But need to get Moms house settled a bit more and deep cleaning there.
@ That sounds wonderful! I know your fur-babies will love having you home as well 😀 I’m so excited for you !
That’s my fear, I’m retiring in February. I plan on doing side hustles and I’ll keep a schedule only because I have a lot of projects planned. I plan to keep busy, but not like I am now with full-time corporate job!
@@Healing_Through_Art Yes. Loving on them will be fun. Maddie always wants to go to work with me!
When it rains it pours. It’s always something. I think it’s time for a new washer. However if it is the pipes maybe you need a plumber to check that out first . Do you only have one TV. .I don’t watch TV very much . Hope you have a good trip to Texas and enjoy your family. It’s November 23 as I watch this. So your on the home stretch to retirement now . Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Enjoy your grandchildren.
It’s the pipes and George got it cleared out. We ave 2 TVs out. One is left and it’s in the bedroom. We are buying more soon to replace them. We haven’t had much time to watch anyway. Yes only 13 more actual days of work.
Oh happy Thanksgiving to you too!!!!
Hey Sonja. It always come in 2s or 3s.... When you said the washer was leaking again, I instantly said; Noooooooooooo! 😔 I remember last time it was the washer and Matti getting diarrhea. Now it's the washer and the TV. I will not be surprised if on next week vlog, you say you went and purchased new appliances. 😅 You're just not for it Sonja, I get it; I'm just like you! 😂
The pipes are unstopped for now and we will buy two TVs soon. You are right - it comes in 3’s. The 2nd TV went out. lol
I am so sorry to hear the washer is not working. Probably time to bite the bullet and get a new washer. The rain is beautiful. PA hadn’t had any measurable rain for over 50 days and was on burn ban and water saving (no watering plants or washing cars). We finally got rain / snow yesterday but the water table is still low. I had the same issue with mobile check deposit. Finally went to bank and it was because of the amount. Lesson learned. Multi vitamins. Most multi vitamins are useless. Contain filler and are of low quality. Be sure to buy good quality vitamins and read up on when to take them in combination with other vitamins, food and time of day. Insurance when retiring is such a pain. I went with AARP which used United Health Care (UHC). COBRA is very expensive. And do not advise going with Medicare Advantage. The hardest part was Part D prescriptions. At one point it felt like it would have been easier to keep working. 😊. Have a good week. Remember all the things God has blessed you with. Look forward to next weeks VLOG
@@lindatexter7162 ended up being the plumbing and resolved for now. Mom’s bank is an hour and a half away and with me working wasn’t doable. It took over a week but once we understood bank rules lol, we got it done. I was afraid Mom would be anxious over it but I was the anxious one. lol
@@lesshustlemorecoffee I live in an old house built in 1920. Now the borough has us taking pictures and scrapings to check for lead. Yes, older homes come with their challenges.
My credit union used to have a $7500 limit for mobile deposits, but now they’ve raised the limit to $50,000.
That’s Amazing. Mom’s bank made us feel like criminals lol.
Sonja I sometimes feel I know a world that at one time was less complex, where depositing checks and repairs when appliance broke down were so very different I think knowing this and now living with chaos as I try to make sense of it all is just one step towards madness should I agree to join this world where this is the new normal.
@@kimberly4120 yes, plus our plumbing makes it interesting. We have replaced most pipes but these are the original ones. Life is definitely chaos. Mainly because evil has made it difficult for honest people to get things done. Even logging in to an account is an issue! lol
I take a B12 and D3, but I also take Centrum Silver Women 50+. I also take turmeric too. I checked out different vitamins thinking maybe I could find one better, but the ones I compared didn’t have as much as the Centrum. Curious to see what you find.
I ended up getting Nature Made multi 50 +
Costco has a house brand of Centrum 50+ complete for a great price.
@@karenzirk6800 I’ll check into it. Except we don’t have a membership there but maybe BJ’s will have.
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You may want to approach your work and ask them if you could work from home. It makes no sense to go into work and just sit there. I’m sure they would be fine with it.
We don’t have a culture of working from home unless bad weather, or maybe some hours to avoid high traffic times or times of adversity (parent sick, etc.). I’m also there to watch during payroll, and be a reference point. It’s ok I’m getting a few things done there to help out, when not I just keep myself busy doing other things.