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2006-07-07 @ 4:42 p.m. WHOEVER SAID THAT RETIREMENT WAS RELAXING? Whoever said that when you reach retirement you'll have all kinds of time to do the things you've always wanted to do? Whoever said that was WRONG! My life has gotten busier and busier as the years have gone by - but then I guess I shouldn't complain as considering the alternative is not a fun thought. At least I'm ABOVE the ground and vertical. Being BELOW the ground and horizontal is definitely not a fun thought. My husband retired almost four years ago at age 55 - so does that make ME a retiree also? considering that I left my last "out of the home" job some eight years ago? Now I'm finding that taking care of him is a full-time job and sometimes I can't even keep up with that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about him - it's actually wonderful to have him around. When he decided to retire at 55, many of my friends asked me how in the world I was going to handle having him around 24/7. Actually, several of my acquaintances went out and got jobs at the time of their husband's retirement as it was just too much "closeness." But I honestly can't say that. I really don't see much more of him now than I did when he was working full time. He's got so many hobbies and interests - after spending a couple of hours every morning (he's usually up between 6:00 and 7:00) on the computer and drinking several cups of coffee, he meanders out to the shop or hops in his truck, picks up the "grand dogs" I referred to my profile, and heads for town to run errands to go to the gym three days a week. Then it's home to work in his shop accomplishing the dozens of things he does. He makes PROGRESS on his projects - so why can't I. Many days I just feel like I'm trying to swim in mud. I can see I have a lot to explain for any readers who may happen upon this diary. For now, I'll just stop here with the point I'm trying to make: Where has all my time gone; why do I feel like life is getting away from me and I have no control over it in any way shape or form? Help - anyone - help!! The Latest: Ole's Huge Surprise - 2007-04-30 Country Kids Dance Lessons - 2007-04-25 Okay, Here's my RANT - 2007-04-24 Ole's Birthday Pictures (FINALLY) - 2007-04-22 What bug bit me? - 2007-04-19
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