I have had the greatest difficulty with time ever since I retired. When we work, we don't have time to think about it, we just rush about, fitting everything into somebody else's timetable. But our own timetable requires a lot more effort.
When I wake up in the morning I think of all the things I have to do, and sometimes become so overwhelmed I do nothing but lie about, undecided. Will I practise the piano, learn some Japanese, dust and vacuum, have a swim/a nap, do the shopping, cook something, visit friends, go to a movie/a gallery/the zoo, read the paper, do the crossword, cuddle the cat, pay some bills, Google around, answer dozens of emails, read a book (in English/Italian/French), tidy up, watch TV, make some phone calls, do some online jigsaws, etc, etc??????
The only things I never have to worry about are what are imposed on me by others, like walking Emma to/from school, giving an English lesson, and having my piano lesson. This is a sad state of affairs, given that I have been retired for almost 15 years, and am still unable to discipline myself and order my days.
When I wake up in the morning I think of all the things I have to do, and sometimes become so overwhelmed I do nothing but lie about, undecided. Will I practise the piano, learn some Japanese, dust and vacuum, have a swim/a nap, do the shopping, cook something, visit friends, go to a movie/a gallery/the zoo, read the paper, do the crossword, cuddle the cat, pay some bills, Google around, answer dozens of emails, read a book (in English/Italian/French), tidy up, watch TV, make some phone calls, do some online jigsaws, etc, etc??????
The only things I never have to worry about are what are imposed on me by others, like walking Emma to/from school, giving an English lesson, and having my piano lesson. This is a sad state of affairs, given that I have been retired for almost 15 years, and am still unable to discipline myself and order my days.
2 comments:
It doesn't get any better I'm afraid Diane, I've been retired 25 years and have the same problems
There is nothing like being needed and wanted Diane - many old people die of loneliness ......no chance of that happening to us is there?
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