Years ago, while working at Allied Mutual Insurance Company, a fellow employee was about ready to retire. For months it was all he talked about. His wife was about the same age and she too worked at Allied. This gentleman could recite how many weeks, days, and almost to the minute when he would bale out.
He and his wife had picked out a lot at a nearby Lake development and were going to build their dream vacation home and live happily ever after. Oh! Did I mention that they never took a vacation only worked, worked, and worked.
His wife passed away before he retired and it was devastating to him. He eventually re-married and moved on, but, it taught me a valuable lesson in life. Smell those roses while going through life. Still see it going on today with several people I've known. Sad.
No matter where you go just get out of DODGE for awhile. I've always said living in Iowa, just GO even if it's to see some different corn fields. There are alot of neat things to see and do close to home. At least take a day trip somewhere or stay over-nite at a clean Ma and Pa motel that is in-expensive. They are out there believe me. Pack a lunch or a few goodies and/or seek out a great little home town cafe. Do a take-out and find a park and enjoy your meal along a lake shore.
We all have enough regrets through our life to let that be one of them!
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