Tuesday, June 30, 2015

My First Year . . .


It is a one year since I've retired and have moved to New Mexico.  The year has flown by to say the least! A year with many changes but happily all the changes have been good! I'm starting to feel like it's now home . . . and I love it here! Of course I will always miss the people that are part of my life, but so many have come to visit and I can share this wonderful place with them. So my slice today is some of the reasons I love it here . . .

The lifestyle . . . much slower and definitely less stressful
The weather . . . one word awesome! Four seasons to enjoy but no extremes like Chicago
The sun . . . that it shines most every day
The people . . . so friendly and generally kind and helpful
The beauty that I see everyday . . . mountains, breathtaking sunsets,  awesome hiking trails and open land that goes on for miles
New friends that we have made in our neighborhood
Seeing the hot air balloons floating on most days
Watching the geckos running freely and sunning often

So hard to choose . . .so many beauties



I never tire of seeing them

One of the hiking trails



The view from the front of the house of the city of Albuquerque





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4 comments:

  1. JudyJune 30, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Ah, isn't retirement wonderful. Such beauty you enjoy every day. Can't believe it's been a year already.

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  2. Linda BJune 30, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    I'm just starting retirement, Lynn, & am so glad that the year has been good for you. I do love New Mexico-a beautiful place. Love seeing your pictures!

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  3. AnonymousJune 30, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Love the little visits to New Mexico here at your blog. It really has me thinking about an actual visit to a friend in Albuquerque. It's been so long since the last visit. Congratulations on finishing a year of change with such positive feelings!

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  4. Donna SmithJune 30, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    This was my third year of retirement from teaching. It's great to be able to enjoy what is around you! I can't imagine living in NM, though. No winter?

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