Tuesday, June 24, 2014

What Do You Do Now That You're Retired

"What do you do now that you're retired?"

 
I get asked this question quite a bit, and I thought about it. What do I do? I decided to list what I do (I'm an avid list-maker).
 
One typical day, I:
 
·         snuggled with the dogs for about 30 minutes (maybe more)
·         made the bed, threw on some clothes and had some breakfast
·         put on my makeup - with the dogs right there with me
·         snuggled with the dogs for about 30 minutes (maybe more)
·         surfed the net and sent an email or two; sometimes I do some writing
·         went upstairs to clean the bathroom
·         Kinder ran up after me and jumped on the bed, so I snuggled with him for about 30 minutes (maybe more)
·         cleaned the bathroom
·         came downstairs and cleaned the half-bath
·         snuggled with the dogs for about 30 minutes (maybe more)
·         took the cat, Sassy, on an "ups-a-daisy" walk around the house (takes about 15-20 minutes)
·         decided to type up this list
 
And it's about time for lunch. J
 
·         did some dishes by hand!
·         snuggled with the dogs for about 30 minutes (maybe more)
·         ran the swivel sweeper to pick up all the newly blowing tumble weeds of dog hair
·         took Sheila to the vet for her yearly checkup
 
 
On another typical day, I:
·         snuggled with the dogs for about 30 minutes (maybe more)
·         threw a load of wash in
·         made the bed, threw on some clothes and had a light breakfast
·         put on my makeup - with the dogs right there with me
·         hung the laundry out on the clothes line
·         hit the gym (good girl)
·         had a light snack
·         snuggled with the dogs for about 30 minutes (maybe more) They missed me!
·         did some ironing
 
Lunch time.
 
·         washed a few windows - the ones the dogs decorate with their nose art
·         cleaned under radiators, etc., where all the dust and dog hair gathers
·         took the dogs for theirs walks, one at a time (they don't behave when they go together)
·         took Sassy on an outside walk, with her tiny little leash (she loves to watch the water trickle in the creek behind our house)
 
After I typed up my list, I realized that I wouldn't have much to do if it weren't for my dogs and cat - mostly the dogs. And ya know what? I wouldn't have it any other way.