I just got the nod from our financial advisor, and....

I was in the same situation, retired anyways as I picked up Cobra for the 18 months needed to get to 65.
Yup! That's the quandary I'm struggling with right now- health insurance.

Work was not the same once you know you can leave
Funny you mention that, as my office feels....different...today. Not sure I can describe this feeling yet....

The first month or so was like being on vacation.
I haven't had a "real" vacation in over 6 years, so I think I'm due!