Blogging about not blogging
On MD I used to blog alot but that is not happening on CS. I blog but not that much at least I don't think I blog much but I do post on other blogs. Not sure why that is. After thinking on it, I think it is because I read the blogs first and my brain goes in so many different directions by the time I am done reading I have no desire to write.I'm still adjusting to the life of retirement and fighting how easy it is to take naps which I'm trying to avoid. I thought for sure when I retired I was going to switch from drinking coffee in the morning to starting my day with bloody marys but that hasn't happened. I have had a couple of mary's for brunch though. I've stocked up my liquor cabinet in case I change my mind and want to drink. I have to give my last ex credit for being the best bartender ever. If I did want a drink, all I had to do was suggest it and away he went to fix great drinks, strong enough to put me lips to the curb. Now I may want a drink but my arse is too lazy to go fix it.
I'm struggling with turning my black thumb to green. I've murdered so many seedlings and a few rose bushes too but I give my self credit for being persistent as I keep trying. I want to find another hobby yet I have no clue what I want to do. The sky is the limit and I'm brainless.
It does feel good to know that I'm available 24/7 in the event my folks need me. On occassion they do but for the most part they are still taking care of themselves. Mom is having her hands full with my Dad's dementia. We all go out to eat once a week which is when I hear all the episodes which could make for a comedy/drama series.
All in all I still feel like a happy camper free to do whatever I want. It just would be nice if I knew what the hell I wanted.
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After you truly get used to that, What did you always want to do, but didn't have enough time to do ?
You now have the time. Go for it !
Don't sit it out, don't waste it watching TV. Do whatever you want or ever wanted because chances are once this chunk ends you won't have nearly as many choices. Paint, sing, write music, climb a mountain, go white-water rafting, learn to fly a fighting kite, start going to a keep-fit dance class, do a cheap tour to somewhere you never heard of, TAKE a nap (call it a siesta
I'm no believer in forcing myself to do something I don't want to (try Bingo, very social - no thanks) but this is a great age and stage to look at lots of different things and when you spot something and think ooh? DO it. Yes you can and no you are not too old. You don't have to master it or be a natural, just willing to give it a try. You hated it? So. Tick it off the list, blog about it, on to the next.
The day will come when you can't and when you will be too old but the more you do now, the longer that day will take to dawn - and the more interesting stuff you will have done when it does.
You never know where you'll end up ...
...way back I was a plague on this site...
Now it`s just short spasms thats cured fast...
...just enjoy the freedom you just recieved, and try to make every day count, if only just a little.
But to me, travel at the moment is the most prevailing activity I have been doing. I have already slated where to go and what to do next year. After I come back from a 6 weeks vacation in Asia, I already know what to do. Going back to work. The way I am looking at my finances, I have already incurred more expense in the last three months than the last three years of my existence. Anyways, good luck on your planning or knowing what to do.
Think back to when you were younger and the things you wanted to do then, but never did.
Maybe you still want to do them, but had forgotten totally about them.
I know somebody who had always wanted to go to Africa on a safari. But as he had a young family, he instead took them on family holidays and forgot about his dream.
He then went for this 80th birthday, and had a ball.
As for being around for your parents, that is very admirable. But don't put your life on hold totally. Yes you may not be able to pack up and leave for a few years. But you could still head off for a few weeks at a time. It is amazing what you can fit into a few weeks.
Be careful. That can be insidious. You haven't been retired very long. It may take a while to get used to the notion of NOT always having to do something or go somewhere. Might try tuning in the rush-hour traffic reports to remember what you're missing.