Well dressed senior couple dating together in city centre, old town
The author is jealous of her husband who is already retired, and can't wait to travel to Italy together.
  • I'm planning on retiring this year. 
  • After 40 years of working and 10 different jobs, I'm ready to do whatever I want. 
  • Nearing 65, I know I'm lucky to be able to afford retirement in this day and age. 

The notebook where I keep my recipes is a mess. My landline gets nothing but spam calls. And I really want to go to Italy, where I've never been.