Not that I'm counting down!

I am about to retire at the end of the Christmas term. All this is a bit scary, and I am note sure what I think about it just yet.

what I do know is:

• I will have more time for my family.
• I will have more time for me.
• I really want a dog.
• I'm not over the hill and need to feel useful.
• I will love seeing more of my daughter and granddaughter.
• I will be very sad to say goodbye to colleagues and pupils at school.
• I will cry - but do my best to keep my chin up.

This is the opportunity I need to think about writing a blog (something else I have wanted to do for some time).