I Should Be Doing Something, But I'm Not.

Remy

Remy

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Anyone else? I wanted to do some cleaning. I wanted to work on a craft project. I'm doing neither. I'm in front of the computer.

It seems if I worked the day before, I'm tired and my motivation is low. Yesterday it was going over to my stepfather's, going through boxes and taking another car load to PAWS thrift store. Taking the donations is a good thing, I even took a box of my own stuff. But today I'm tired like I worked and I'm going to try and go do something.

Tomorrow I have to take him to the attorney, he wants to go over the paperwork. So another wasted day for me.
 

Me too! Got nothing done today. Shamefully, I didn't even clean my girl's litter box. I wanted to see what it would be like to not even attempt anything. It's boring. However, it has rained all day, only constant droplets but there's plenty to do around here.
 
Gaer said:
You know, even sitting and thinking is not wasted time.
Letting your body relax and enjoying the moment is a glorious way to spend time.
I think you are all beating yourself up because you're not active at the moment.
Sometimes, it's wonderful to "just BE!"
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Very nice Gaer! Thank you. I've done some cleaning and now I'm back on the internet for a few. I need to tackle the bathroom next.
 
Gaer said:
You know, even sitting and thinking is not wasted time.
Letting your body relax and enjoying the moment is a glorious way to spend time.
I think you are all beating yourself up because you're not active at the moment.
Sometimes, it's wonderful to "just BE!"
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When I had to retire early due to health issues, anytime I was able to socialize, there would be the inevitable question of "What do you do?" So I started to reply, "I used to be a human doing and now I am a human being." The questioner would inevitably laugh, not quite getting it, but they would forget the question. ;)
 
I've done very little... I was out yesterday, a lot of driving in Torrential rain... almost 4 hours driving.. and then a lot of walking around the tourist places.. so whenever I have a day out like that..I'm worn out the next day and have to rest... I've only been like that for the last couple of years..I used to be on form every day like the Energizer bunny.. but not now..I have to have a rest the day after my activities..


Today all I did was the washing up..I have to do that no matter what... then I cleaned up outside on the patio where the rain yesterday had brought all the moss down , had a chat with Daughter when she rang.. ... and aside from making dinner, I've done nothing else...
 
Right now, I'm here with you.
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This morning, I baked an oatmeal cake for breakfast. This afternoon, I placed an order on Amazon and wrote an email to a friend. Then I looked for winter slippers online. In a few minutes, I'll go into the kitchen to prepare dinner, which is going to amount to heating up leftovers from yesterday, having a salad that's already made, and making some frozen fries to go with them because I'm out of fresh taters. After dinner, I'll pop back on the forum and probably watch a movie or catch up a bit on a series or two I'm behind on.

And there you have it. It's just a thrill a minute around here.
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Pepper said:
Me too! Got nothing done today. Shamefully, I didn't even clean my girl's litter box. I wanted to see what it would be like to not even attempt anything. It's boring. However, it has rained all day, only constant droplets but there's plenty to do around here.
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Pixel's box gets cleaned twice a week. I know you're supposed to do it daily, but it kills my back. I actually drew up a diagram for building an elevated litter box with stairs so Pixel can get to it, and I could do the poop-scooping without stooping and change the sand with no hands. But it would take up like half the kitchen, so it's a no go.
 
Murrmurr said:
Pixel's box gets cleaned twice a week. I know you're supposed to do it daily, but it kills my back. I actually drew up a diagram for building an elevated litter box with stairs so Pixel can get to it, and I could do the poop-scooping without stooping and change the sand with no hands. But it would take up like half the kitchen, so it's a no go.
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Murmurr I bought a set of stairs off amazon, to put on a short table for my cat litter box...worked great....cannot recall what it cost tho....3 steps, plastic of course...don
 
I envy all of you who don't have to do anything. I have to shop, cook, wash dishes, clean the floors, do laundry, brush my teeth, shower, do banking and paperwork, and care for my car. Plus whatever else crops up. To me, that's a lot.

I pace myself. Aside from the things that need to be done daily, I can handle maybe 30-60 minutes of housework or paperwork. If I go out of the house today, I need to stay home tomorrow.
 
hollydolly said:
I've done very little... I was out yesterday, a lot of driving in Torrential rain... almost 4 hours driving.. and then a lot of walking around the tourist places.. so whenever I have a day out like that..I'm worn out the next day and have to rest... I've only been like that for the last couple of years..I used to be on form every day like the Energizer bunny.. but not now..I have to have a rest the day after my activities..


Today all I did was the washing up..I have to do that no matter what... then I cleaned up outside on the patio where the rain yesterday had brought all the moss down , had a chat with Daughter when she rang.. ... and aside from making dinner, I've done nothing else...
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I know. I so understand that day of rest needed after a busy day. If I ever retire, I'll try to pace myself and do a little bit of cleaning daily. That's my plan anyway.
 
NorthernLight said:
I envy all of you who don't have to do anything. I have to shop, cook, wash dishes, clean the floors, do laundry, brush my teeth, shower, do banking and paperwork, and care for my car. Plus whatever else crops up. To me, that's a lot.

I pace myself. Aside from the things that need to be done daily, I can handle maybe 30-60 minutes of housework or paperwork. If I go out of the house today, I need to stay home tomorrow.
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I think everyone here has things to do. I think those retired, don't have to do certain things at certain times if they don't want to. They still have to do the things you mention. When I worked full time and had two days off, I had to do all that stuff on my two days off or else.

I still work part time and then my stepfather has been taking some of my time. And after a work day or otherwise stressful day, I don't feel like doing anything crafty the next day. Or any cleaning. I don't want to do anything. I'm just lazy.
 
For many years when I was working, I always felt like I had to do chores during the weekend before I went back to work or I hadn't accomplished anything. My hubby would sit on the couch while I was cleaning or organizing and tell me that relaxing was "doing something". I now get it. I am at the latter part of my life, so just enjoying my leisure time is more important than getting something done.
 
Last Monday a friend at the gym asked me what I did over the weekend. As usual I said, not much, how about you? Then I started thinking about what I actually did. Drove around town doing errands, then went grocery shopping at two different stores. Did a load of laundry. Vacuumed the house. Cleaned one of the bathrooms. Prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner. Washed dishes and put them away. Took out the garbage. Watered the flower garden, front and back. Paid some bills. Balanced the checkbook.

Just normal day to day living. Not worth talking about. So...not much, how about you? ;)
 
NorthernLight said:
I envy all of you who don't have to do anything. I have to shop, cook, wash dishes, clean the floors, do laundry, brush my teeth, shower, do banking and paperwork, and care for my car. Plus whatever else crops up. To me, that's a lot.

I pace myself. Aside from the things that need to be done daily, I can handle maybe 30-60 minutes of housework or paperwork. If I go out of the house today, I need to stay home tomorrow.
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I have plenty of stuff to do. I just don't.
 
When I retired I felt guilty for not moving and doing something. My husband said I was crazy. Lol He was right. (Don’t tell him he was right though) lol Now I don’t care. If I don’t enjoy reading or stitching with a cup of tea now, when?
Nights are below 50 so I’m starting to bring in my plants. Starting early so I can do everything slowly. Tired of the big hurry. If somethings freeze, then I’ll run to nursery next spring. It feels good not sweating the small stuff.
 

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