Yes, that is what I have become. I spend money giddily on tooth implants, gold crowns, doctor's visits, creams of various sorts that promise to restore youth, shampoo that promises volume and shine all in one bottle!, and other things. The sad reality is that nature hates a vacuum....and nature considers leisure time as a vacuum. Now, when we were young, that vacuum was filled with dancing the night away, playing on the swings, romantic walks on the beach, and, of course, meaningful work, or studying for school or...fill in your favorite here.
Now, at this stage of my life, my leisure time is spent at the dentist's or doctor's office, or "taking care of myself" Ah well, I am grateful I still have health to take care of, hair to have cut, friends to check in on.....and who knows, maybe I'll go outside on this beautiful day and play in the dirt for a while.
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I'm a retired first grade teacher also and this post really rang a familiar note with me. Sigh... It sure does seem like my retirement life is filled with maintenance.
Thanks Kay,
are you still blogging? After a long absence I have begun posting again. I always appreciated your comments.
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