What's on Your Mind?

It's Monday. What is it about Monday when you're retired?
It's not like we're going back to the old grind. It's like any other day.

Or is it?

I'm feeling the pressure right now.
I just want to go to the beach but to-do's are looming
 
Pepper said:
Distressed re: Israel/Gaza
I'm sorry, Lara, I know that is not an amusing thing, but it's what is on my mind.
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It's okay, this thread isn't meant to be only funny nor only distressed. Open and honest is never inappropriate. This thread is just about getting it out there. Holding your feelings inside is the thing that's harmful. Thank you for boldly sharing.

There are no words, so responses may be few and far between...maybe none because this is beyond comprehension. But just know, you are not alone. We all just need to love one another more than ever before by showing more kindness, more understanding, more patience, more selflessness.

Reaching out to help others will restore our faith in humanity because when we give we receive 💗
 
I still get the "It's Monday, I have to get to the office", thoughts. It's ridiculous, but at heart I can't accept I no longer work.

Also - how is it you can have all the time to do whatever you please, but you have nothing to do?
 
Naturally said:
Thinking about cooking the lovely ribeye that's coming to room temp in the kitchen right now
And when to start getting the cast iron skillet ready for it ... in my mind, I can smell and taste it already
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You're on my mind this morning...was just wondering how your steak turned out. I can't grill a steak worth a darn and not a big meat eater but I do think it's important to add a little beef protein to our diets. So once in a while I can make a mean hamburger that my son taught me to do. I get Kobe beef when it's on sale and buy Brioche Buns at the grocery store deli.

Then I season the beef with Worcestershire sauce, Umami seasoning blend (of Mushroom Powder, Kosher Salt, dried Onions, ground Mustard Seed, crushed Red Pepper, Black Pepper, and dried Thyme). I quickly seer the patties on High and then turn it down until it's cooked to medium-well.

I lightly butter the Brioche buns and toast them on the grill or pan until crispy, then add Mayo & Dijon Mustard, sliced Heirloom Tomato, Salt & Pepper, melted Sharp Cheddar, Sauteed Onions, and some dark Greens. Voila!
 
VaughanJB said:
I still get the "It's Monday, I have to get to the office", thoughts. It's ridiculous, but at heart I can't accept I no longer work.
Also - how is it you can have all the time to do whatever you please, but you have nothing to do?
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I know that was rhetorical but since it's on my mind now...You don't strike me as a guy with nothing to do. It's the natural cycle of life to now enjoy the fruits of our labor, to slow down and reflect on how we met every trial and tribulation, every temptation, every choice we made everyday, and to move forward making the most of the autumn of our lives.

What's on your bucket list? I don't have one either ;) but it's not a bad idea to make one for ourselves and for what we want to do for others. As long as we're alive we have purpose. But you know all this. I'm just thinking "out loud"
 
Lara said:
I know that was rhetorical but since it's on my mind now...You don't strike me as a guy with nothing to do. It's the natural cycle of life to now enjoy the fruits of our labor, to slow down and reflect on how we met every trial and tribulation, every temptation, every choice we made everyday, and to move forward making the most of the autumn of our lives.

What's on your bucket list? I don't have one either ;) but it's not a bad idea to make one for ourselves and for what we want to do for others. As long as we're alive we have purpose. But you know all this. I'm just thinking "out loud"
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I'm not ready for this time of life. The only thing on my bucket list is to live happily and harmony. I've become a home body, home comforts. love, and be loved. You know?

That said, there is ZERO reason for me to have nothing to do. None at all. But I admit, I'm totally lost in this retirement thing. I'm waiting for the fun to start. :D
 
@Naturally You won't believe this. After my post #9 here this morning about your steak, I immediately went to the Home page and then clicked on the thread "What are you doing today". I NEVER go there for reasons unknown as its a wonderful thread. I mean NEVER!!
I guess I don't feel like anyone would be interested in what I do each day. Now don't send the men in white coats after me☺️

Anyway, I first landed on a page that was 6 pages old posted on Oct 6 and there were big pics of when you made your steak and with recipe details! I wasn't even looking for it. Life is crazy.

Coincidences like that happen to me all the time...do they happen often to you all ?

@Ruthanne 🙏 Keep us posted
 
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@Lara ... I read how you season and cook a mean hamburger and realized you have a good handle on this beef cooking thing :cool:
Sounds delicious !!! I'm sure you wouldn't have any problems with steaks. The key is the heat. And surprisingly, there is little difference cooking a hamburger or a steak. They tend to get done fast at the end. The hamburger is arguably more forgiving because of perhaps a higher fat content, but can be overcooked just as easily as a steak although it won't be as tough of course. I like my steak medium rare and depending on heat, rarely go over 4-5min on a side, combined seer and cook time. And yes, life is crazy ma'am ;) :ROFLMAO:
 
VaughanJB said:
I'm not ready for this time of life. The only thing on my bucket list is to live happily and harmony. I've become a home body, home comforts. love, and be loved. You know? That said, there is ZERO reason for me to have nothing to do. None at all. But I admit, I'm totally lost in this retirement thing. I'm waiting for the fun to start. :D
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Well, I'd say you've nailed it already (in bold). Now just kick back and try to enjoy it. That's the hard part when you've been in the rat race all your life...I don't know that about you for sure except the suit and tie you're wearing is a tell-all.

You probably were successful and important in the corporate world and lost your way in the world of what comes naturally...sightseeing, hiking, biking, forest-bathing (look it up), connecting with animals, connecting with old friends or making new ones, soaking in hot springs, reading, writing, music, the arts, etc etc
 
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A neighbor's son and daughter-in-law convinced her to sell her old car and buy an EV last year.

They helped her with the cost, since she couldn't get a car loan for that much. Her renter's insurance told her not to park it in the garage. Her landlord doesn't want to install a Level 2 charger because charging standards are in flux here. So she has to use Level 1 charging which takes overnight or worse or else go 15 miles to a public charger and hope to find one working. After only 1 year she was told she needs new tires before long. They are wearing and because the heavy car sits so much the tires are developing flat spots. Last winter there were several days where she had to plug it in and let it sit until the battery warmed up, and the range on a charge was severely curtailed.

She says it took her almost 2 months to figure the controls and charging out to where she felt comfortable enough to try a 70 mile (each way) road trip to visit her daughter. Her son has a different brand, and she can't drive that at all, too "foreign."

No deal breakers there, and she's kept her sense of humor. I just cringe to think we may all be forced there before too long. I can't figure out whether I'm amused or worried. :ROFLMAO:
 
I just yesterday saw the "battery" in a Tesla, and they are
actuallg like an AA battery we have in electronics....I;m amazed
they could not figure a different system for autos......
 
dilettante said:
I can't figure out whether I'm amused or worried. :ROFLMAO:
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I think I'm worried because all the high tech electronics I have are a pain to get set up and keep them running smoothly.

Remember the days when we turned the knob on the tv and bingo-bango we were good to go? Now the screen periodically pops up with "wifi is not connected", or the app I need isn't there, or I have to sign in and can't remember the gazillion passwords that match with my User ID.

...and a myriad of other annoyances...not to mention a myriad of other techy gadgets my daughters keep saying..."Oh get this and that on Amazon Prime day"...and now almost every day is Prime Day and "better" gadgets to upgrade to. Grrr. But they do help me a lot 💗
 
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Well, this is one thing not on my mind. Admittedly, I'm a little jealous when I watch movies and a group of marijuana smokers are all happy and laughing over everything under the sun. I laugh every time I see it :LOL:

But I found out in college that it makes me a little paranoid and I'm not fond of not having control of my actions. I still get my fair dose of laughter in life. No complaints here. I do think this poster is cute and on-topic for what's on your mind...or isn't :giggle:

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VaughanJB said:
I'm not ready for this time of life. The only thing on my bucket list is to live happily and harmony. I've become a home body, home comforts. love, and be loved. You know?

That said, there is ZERO reason for me to have nothing to do. None at all. But I admit, I'm totally lost in this retirement thing. I'm waiting for the fun to start. :D
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How long have you been retired?

It takes a while to get used to. Took me a couple years to find something to do that didn't feel like a total waste of time. And after that ended, it took a while to decide that what I do doesn't have to have an impact on anyone but me.

But if you're waiting for some fun to start, you may want to lower you're expectations a bit.
 
VaughanJB said:
I still get the "It's Monday, I have to get to the office", thoughts. It's ridiculous, but at heart I can't accept I no longer work.

Also - how is it you can have all the time to do whatever yobut you have nothing to do?u please,
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It's amazing how quickly you can adjust. A few days after retiring, I went back to the office to pick up something that I'd forgotten. My parking slot was filled and a fellow that I'd worked with was at my desk. I retrieved my missing item, chatted with "the new ME" for a few moments and was on my way home.

It was easy to realize that my slot was filled with hardly a ripple - and I was hardly missed, from a work perspective. This was back in 1992 and I've hardly given it a thought since then.
 
DaveA said:
It's amazing how quickly you can adjust. A few days after retiring, I went back to the office to pick up something that I'd forgotten. My parking slot was filled and a fellow that I'd worked with was at my desk. I retrieved my missing item, chatted with "the new ME" for a few moments and was on my way home.

It was easy to realize that my slot was filled with hardly a ripple - and I was hardly missed, from a work perspective. This was back in 1992 and I've hardly given it a thought since then.
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Yeah, I get it. When I stopped, I used to get calls and emails from folk I'd worked with, but it felt too much like working without getting paid. So I went cold turkey, except for a couple of special friends I'd made over the years. Now (Shhhhh) I miss the hell out of them. I miss the hectic nature of it, etc. But I know one day I will settle down and this will become the new normal. If only life didn't keep getting in the way.
 
Murrmurr said:
How long have you been retired?

It takes a while to get used to. Took me a couple years to find something to do that didn't feel like a total waste of time. And after that ended, it took a while to decide that what I do doesn't have to have an impact on anyone but me.

But if you're waiting for some fun to start, you may want to lower you're expectations a bit.
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A couple years too. I took a couple of 6 month contracts at the end, to give myself room.

I don't expect fireworks, for sure. Just to be settled. Mornings are tougher.
 

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