My life is so boring most days

NancyNGA said:
It doesn't have to be published to be a fun thing to do. It's something to be proud of. It's something you did. Most people never do anything like that.

Can you sing? :)
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Nancy, I love that you try to provide me some relief, but I am not in anything close to depressed state. I probably should not have even posted this. I am only mildly bored and I am fine and full of interest in life and I have things to do. My boredom is only mild and temporary. You don't wanna here me sing. Thanks for being a kind person.
 

Anytime I start to think "I'm bored!" the image of my mother flashes in front of my eyes......"YOU'RE BORED? OK, I'LL FIND YOU SOMETHING TO DO!" It was fatal to say "I'm bored" to my mom. You'd find yourself raking the driveway or sweeping the garage or..... "Quiet" boredom was vastly preferable.
 
I have a lot of interests and things to do so I don't really get bored. Sometimes I miss people though and feel lonely but that isn't boredom.
 

jujube said:
Anytime I start to think "I'm bored!" the image of my mother flashes in front of my eyes......"YOU'RE BORED? OK, I'LL FIND YOU SOMETHING TO DO!" It was fatal to say "I'm bored" to my mom. You'd find yourself raking the driveway or sweeping the garage or..... "Quiet" boredom was vastly preferable.
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This exactly what happened when I was a kid. NEVER say you are bored or have nothing to do --she would always find you something to do, usually something very un-fun.
 
AZ Jim said:
QS, I am so glad I retired. I had many years of good health, camping, fishing and all kinds of fun. Don't go by my boredom, remember two things I live in Arizona's desert. I am locked in with A/C this time of year and I have a problem with long walks and standing more than maybe 15 minutes. I'll be less bored when we get past summer here. Retire, enjoy a few good years.
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AZ Jim, I know what you mean about being locked in with A/C (swamp cooler in my case), It is just too hot here in the middle of the day now to even THINK of doing anything outside. I just got back from walking my dog, and it was still 90 out there -- more humid than usual today also -- miserable.

I also know what you mean about the frustration of not being to walk or stand for long. The year or so before I had my hips replaced, I was in that same boat and it was awful. The couple years before that I had a lot of pain, but could still press on, but the last 6 months or so before my surgeries I was pretty much trapped in my recliner, using a walker to get around the house. It really sucked, to say the least.
 
I feel for ya Jim, it's gotta be hard not being able to get out and even go for a long walk. Having physical pain and limitations like that does make your choices few. Do you get into playing poker or anything like that, maybe a neighbor can get together weekly at your place for a few cold ones, something to break up the week?
 
I don't really get bored, a bit lazy at times, but not bored. My sister was worried she'd be bored when she retired but it's been 5 years and she isn't. I have a friend who is retiring next May and her career has been the biggest part of her life and she's worried she'll be bored. And I know she will be. She's has no hobbies, doesn't read for pleasure, doesn't like physical or outdoor pursuits.
 
I very seldom get bored, there are always so many things that I am interested in and want to do, or at least learn about.
When the weather is permitting (not too hot or too cold or rainy) , then I like to work outside in the yard and garden. Since I am now old and pokey, things that should take a half hour will keep me busy for several hours; but that is still ok.
As long as I get a little bit done every day, eventually, you can see the progress.

When I am inside, there is (of course) always the housework, but I also enjoy crocheting and knitting in my spare time.
Because I only have my tiny SS pension to exist on, I also do surveys online, and do simple content writing.
That does not bring in much money, but it does keep gas in the gas tank, I can do it at my own leisure, and I enjoy the writing. I have done that for several years now, and will probably continue to do it.
Since there is no limit to how much you can do, I can spend a whole day writing when I want to, and that keeps me occupied very well.

I also love to read, and when something catches my interest, I like to research the subject. I love watching youtube videos, and get most of my news and information from the youtube channels that I watch regularly.
Since I am a certified tin-foil hat conspiracy nut; there are always a lot of fascinating things to explore in the conspiracy and paranormal realms.
And Ancient Aliens.....I just love that kind of stuff ! !

So, for me, it is a combination of doing physical things outside when I can and what I can, and exercising my mind when I cannot be doing physical exercise. Life is good.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
I very seldom get bored, there are always so many things that I am interested in and want to do, or at least learn about.
When the weather is permitting (not too hot or too cold or rainy) , then I like to work outside in the yard and garden. Since I am now old and pokey, things that should take a half hour will keep me busy for several hours; but that is still ok.
As long as I get a little bit done every day, eventually, you can see the progress.

When I am inside, there is (of course) always the housework, but I also enjoy crocheting and knitting in my spare time.
Because I only have my tiny SS pension to exist on, I also do surveys online, and do simple content writing.
That does not bring in much money, but it does keep gas in the gas tank, I can do it at my own leisure, and I enjoy the writing. I have done that for several years now, and will probably continue to do it.
Since there is no limit to how much you can do, I can spend a whole day writing when I want to, and that keeps me occupied very well.

I also love to read, and when something catches my interest, I like to research the subject. I love watching youtube videos, and get most of my news and information from the youtube channels that I watch regularly.
Since I am a certified tin-foil hat conspiracy nut; there are always a lot of fascinating things to explore in the conspiracy and paranormal realms.
And Ancient Aliens.....I just love that kind of stuff ! !

So, for me, it is a combination of doing physical things outside when I can and what I can, and exercising my mind when I cannot be doing physical exercise. Life is good.
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Sounds like you're making the most of retirement. :)
 
I've been spending my retirement:
Traveling
Photography which I didn't get serious about until I was retired
Riding bike - and now the trips are much longer
Having family and friends for guests - being tourists
Reading
Blogging
Internet of course
Hiking
Sometimes kayaking or canoeing
Gym and home fitness workouts
Recently started adult colouring books (no not dirty ones!)
Baking
Occasionally I work on learning French
 
Hey guys! My post was mostly just tongue in cheek. I'm not anything more than mildly bored not depressed. Thanks for bring so kind with your comments and it's nice to have SF to come to for companionship. You're a bunch of good guys..
 
I'm just glad I have the luxury of being bored every now and then. I wouldn't want to go back to my old life of being stressed by my job, moving around the country and thousands of other situations I had been in. Now its nice and peaceful, except for the occasional motorcycle zooming down my street in the middle of the night or lawnmowers.... grrr.

Its interesting that so many seniors seem to be raising their young grandchildren these days. Hats off to you!
 
AZ Jim said:
Hey guys! My post was mostly just tongue in cheek. I'm not anything more than mildly bored not depressed. Thanks for bring so kind with your comments and it's nice to have SF to come to for companionship. You're a bunch of good guys..
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Well, if you do get bored we'll all visit you and have a party! But not in the summer. Cheers.
 
AZ Jim said:
Nancy, I did. A novel. Then I learned what many others will. Book publishers no longer gamble on 1st time authors. The internet with the self publish business, kindle etc. just about killed chances of anyone who like me, are nobody. If I were famous or infamous I could ghost a book and sell it, but the average guy now has no chance. My story languishes, unpublished, in the Library of Congress.
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You need to do a sex tape and then your book will sell! It worked for the Kardashians and Paris Hilton apparently. Didn't they all get famous after their 'stolen' videos? Or you may find a new career as a porn star!
 
Hi Jim,

Talk about being bored!
We have a beautiful old damsel here in South Africa who was diagnosed with osteo-arthritis when she was 77. She thought, what the heck; I am not going to give in to that and started running... two steps walking and three steps running.
She persisted and now at 85 she has two half marathon world records on her name; one for over 70 and another world record for over 80. And she has participated in many overseas events during her life. At present she runs two half marathons (21 kilometers) a weekend. Now THAT took guts!

Now that saying "We are either growing or dying" takes on a new meaning, not so.
 
jamesvh said:
Hi Jim,

Talk about being bored!
We have a beautiful old damsel here in South Africa who was diagnosed with osteo-arthritis when she was 77. She thought, what the heck; I am not going to give in to that and started running... two steps walking and three steps running.
She persisted and now at 85 she has two half marathon world records on her name; one for over 70 and another world record for over 80. And she has participated in many overseas events during her life. At present she runs two half marathons (21 kilometers) a weekend. Now THAT took guts!

Now that saying "We are either growing or dying" takes on a new meaning, not so.
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Good for her. I had a heart attack in April and have fallen twice since then. I was very active as a younger man but those days are over. Your older lady there is to be admired for sure.
 

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