I retired in August and LOVE IT. Like others, I get up when I want - usually by 7:30, spend some time answering e-mails and reading QB while having my coffee. Most mornings I do a little cleaning and then hit my studio - do a little sewing until I have my lunch and then back to my studio until dinner time. I am fortunate that my DH does all the cooking. After I was retired a month or so I had a friend ask if I was bored. Who has time to get bored. I just laughed. Even though it is only December, I am looking forward to Spring when I can get outside more for walks. I don't enjoy walking when it is -8 outside! DH will retire from his PT job in a week and then we plan on traveling more. Life is Good!