Do You Have A "Fun" Lifestyle, "Boring" Lifestyle Or Both?

ClassicRockr

ClassicRockr

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During the week, Sunday thru Thursday, I think we have a "boring" type one, b/c my wife is still working a full-time job. Except for Thursday evening, when we go grocery shopping, the rest of the week is TV, after she gets home from work. She does love, and I should spell that in all caps, LOVE, TV! She will sit and play games on her cell phone while tv is on, but the tv HAS to be on. She does not like "quiet" except when she goes to bed. Being raised with a brother, two sisters and a home full of noise can make a person not like "quiet" at home (I guess). For me, I was raised an "only child" and most of my time was spent in my bedroom doing homework or working on a model car.

Now, on the weekends is when our lifestyle "comes to life". Eating breakfast out, shopping, shopping more (LOL), heading down to our favorite night-spot to listen to a Disco/Classic Rock band we know and like (when they are there). Summer is boating time and sometimes heading to the Gun/Rife Range for some target practice fun. Sometimes on a Sunday, we will head to local Sports Bar and indulge into some Bud Light, Wings and whatever else, to watch some good old NFL. Yes, we have "fun" in our lifestyle! Won't catch us sitting around much on the weekends, unless we are taking a nap b/c we are going out that night.

Halloween is coming up and Princess Leia and Darth Vader will "come out to play". Currently, getting both costumes ready to show-off!!
 

Boring! Hubby is a workalcoholic and when he is in the house on the computer or watching TV or a movie on Netflix. He has his gardens, woodwork and golf. I have the house and computer. Not much of a TV watcher. I do have my Kindle which I love at times when I feel like reading.
 
Mine (ours) is definitely not boring! Right this minute I`m a little bored during the week now since we have no kids at the moment and hubby is working two jobs at the moment so I`m alone a lot. Don`t have to be though-I could go hang out with the kids and grandkids if I wanted to. Some days I have my 3 month old granddaughter too-so really,it`s nice to rest when she`s not here. There is no rest with a baby around! Weekends we are always doing things-football,baseball,basketball games or getting together with my sis and her hubby. Don`t get mch rest on the weekends-that`s for sure....
 

I suppose my life would be boring to some.. but not to me.. It seems there is always some situation or problem to solve. It's like a steeplechase.. Hurdle after hurdle.
 
RadishRose said:
Most would say - boring. I work and don't go out much. However, I rarely feel bored, usually contented. After years of various turmoil, I enjoy a peaceful life
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pretty much the same here...although I do get out and about on my days off.., but I don't go out in the evenings any more unless it's s special occasion. I watch very little TV...and what I do watch I record for when there's a peaceful time.

BTW ClassicRockr, I have to disagree about you analogy regarding growing up in a large family and continuing to want noise around.

I grew up in a very noisy family..7 of us, and I wished all my life to have peace and quiet. I would have killed to be left alone with my books when I was a child...and although when I first got married and left home I couldn't settle or sleep because there was none of the noise I was used to, I soon settled down to embrace it and I love peace and quiet now.
 
RadishRose said:
Most would say - boring. I work and don't go out much. However, I rarely feel bored, usually contented. After years of various turmoil, I enjoy a peaceful life
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I'm at the same place in life I guess. No job though - retired, but I'm not too bored with my existence. I have more than enough things to keep me occupied.
I like to keep life simple these days, and it is as peaceful as time and situation allows. ..
 
Our one neighbor lady, divorced some 20 plus years and in her later 50's, seems to love her "stay at home, tv, have a smoke out on patio" lifestyle. When her blinds open, we can see her tv and, when we go out on our patio, we can see her smoking on her patio. Once she told me, "I like my nice quiet life and don't need a man in it to disturb it." I said, "ok, see you later." and walked away.

Another single neighbor lady, in her early 40's, told me "I'd rather be with my dog anytime than around people". I asked her once, "do you do anything for fun/entertainment?" and she said "nope, just the way I like it.......quiet and no man." Another "ok, see you later" from me.
 
Boring. My job makes me too tired to do much of anything. But my hope is to change that soon enough. I'm just not 100% sure how to do that.
 
My lifestyle suits me. I like my daily routines and get discombobulated if I can't do the same things at the same times. Most would find my lifestyle pretty boring, I guess, but as long as it makes me feel comfortable that is all that concerns me.
 
Welcome to the forum John, that sounds exciting to see American Idol in person like that, I watch that show on TV. Thank you for your service! :)
 
My days veer from totally boring to completely manic!!

TBH my 'boring' days would probably suit lots of people but I'm a person who has to have something to do all the time or I get quite fed up.

I work outside of the home 42 hours a week, and as a hobby I shoot on the range when I get the chance, I'm an avid photographer and I travel a lot when I can. I'm also a Moderator on 2 other smallish forums, as well as being a member of several more. I go out to eat out a lot at restaurants and bars, and I also have a home in another country where I visit as much as time allows...but believe it or not I still get bored sometimes
 
I guess I would say that for the most part my entire life could be considered as boring as I was not the kind that felt the need to continually be on the go. I've worked full-time since I was 17 and continue to do so and now have 2 households to run, my own and my 94-year old mother's. I have to say that I have done and continue to do my fair share of watching tv as I'm so tired after I finish dinner and looking after my mom that there's no energy left. That's not to say that I have done nothing in my life as I've managed to travel over the years to most of the places I wanted to see, have done my fair share of dining out and going to museums, movies and theater and such. I would be doing more of this, but don't feel comfortable leaving my mother alone for long periods of time where no one can reach me in an emergency. But I still have my computer, my websites and my reading and logic problems that I enjoy doing whenever I can sneak in a few spare moments.
 
LogicsHere I wish I were close I would look after your Mom. I love older people "even tho I am one of them". Worked for years in NH and my patients were like family. They have been through so much and have so much wisdom. I always found that the most pleasant part of my job was when I took time to chat. Which I did often as I worked and the reason I would often be there two after my shift doing paperwork. Also if you give them time, most can articulate what is really hurting. To bad NH owners don't see people, only numbers. And the help is so short staffed and underpaid that the good ones go on to be Nurses or find other employment and you get left with some that are there only for a paycheck. HollyDolly I would love to travel, and to have my mind and hands busy. Hats off to you for knowing early on what you wanted and going for it. I have kids, granddaughter and neice's that way and I am so proud of them.
 
For those that think they live a "boring" life, and like it that way, why? Fun-fill activities just aren't part of your life? I thought, to a point, an "fun/active" lifestyle is what we all waited for when retirement came. Of course, many "fun/active" things can cost and some don't have that kind of money, while others do.

It seems like my retired (Special Ed teacher) SIL is always on the go and she loves it. She is almost 70.
 
ClassicRockr said:
For those that think they live a "boring" life, and like it that way, why? Fun-fill activities just aren't part of your life? I thought, to a point, an "fun/active" lifestyle is what we all waited for when retirement came. Of course, many "fun/active" things can cost and some don't have that kind of money, while others do.

It seems like my retired (Special Ed teacher) SIL is always on the go and she loves it. She is almost 70.
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Fun filled activities would be my idea of hell, but each to their own!:D
 

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