kind of milestone-y

[susandennis]

Today when Julie and Hoai asked me what I did when I wasn't swimming, I promptly responded that I was retired. And I was perfectly fine with that response.

Before today, I would have either said that I used to be xxx or I would say I was retired but then feel totally and perfectly inadequate and devalued because of it.

But, apparently, I'm over that!  Julie did ask what I had done before I retired which was nice of her but she also asked how I fill my days other than swimming and I was back to lame.  I knit and watch tv and play on the internet.  Now, that all seems fascinating, doesn't it?

One of the most difficult things I discovered when I first decided to do this was how to fill my days (and also what to tell people when they asked so I didn't sound like an idiot).  I haven't figured out that parenthetical part quite yet.  But, I'm pretty ok with how I fill my days and with being retired.  Only took 18 months - call me Speedy.

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[shutterbug.livejournal.com]

"Retirement Specialist and Cat Pillow Extraordinaire"

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

I think when I am asked that I will grab their hand and pat it as I say, "I said I'm retired, dearie, I DON'T fill my days. Thank you Jesus, hallelujah and bless your little heart." But who knows, today I'm exhausted. Maybe my tune will change when/if I live the retired life.

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

Thought of another one: "I have filled plenty of days, dear. Now I get to just enjoy them!"

[susandennis]

OMG Judy! Your how I fill my days answers are THE BEST!!!! I am totally using every single one of them... complete with the hand patting! Wonder if there's a chance in hell I can do it without totally cracking up?

easy

[henare.livejournal.com]

"what do you do ... ?"
"whatever i want!"

so many retired people wither and die because they have no idea what to do. you've got it all sorted out.