The name “Unexpected Retiree” is how I have come to refer to myself, not because I did not expect to retire, but because that is the look or exclamation I get from others. I retired at 59, on the very cusp of 60 — early by many standards. People, in their surprise, always ask why, what happened, what are you going to do? Travel with me on my journey from my corporate employee to my new life on my terms. I don't have it all figured out, but that is half the fun!