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MIXED FEELINGS ABOUT SUNDAY

Shanus — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:14:22 GMT

When I was growing up, I dreaded Sundays. It signified the end of the weekend, having to go visit " too kissing" relatives and the rush to finish homework and term papers.

Now it's my "Ah Day". I try to get laundry, food shopping & pesky errands out of the way on Saturday. Sometimes I will even prepare Sunday's supper on Saturday.

I begin Sunday sleeping later (7:30....WOW!), reading the newspapers in bed, DH brings me coffee in bed, too while we discuss any plans for the day. Sunday is kept low key and relaxing at all costs.

Except for an occasional movie, we stay out of the malls & restaurants. It's a day to refuel and be ready for the week ahead.

How do you plan Sundays?

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pommom — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:17:47 GMT

Very much like yours. And I love it.

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Kweenme — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:28:13 GMT

All depends, but for the most part, it is a day of rest -- after church, reading the papers, putting dinner on and vegging. Being retired makes every day a choice. As for ye olden days, boy, what I would personally give to go to grandma's for one of those wonderful dinners and enjoy family.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:32:39 GMT

To be honest, since I don't work anymore, I don't care for Sundays. I really like my routine and Sunday (and Saturday to a lesser extent) disrupts some of that. I love weekdays. It's a complete reversal of how I felt when I worked.

I mean, I'm profoundly thankful for any day, but Sundays are my least favorite.

Today specifically I colored my hair really early and am starting to gather "stuff" for an upcoming trip.

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:39:50 GMT

My sister loved a rainy Sunday.

She would stay in her pj's, spend the day in bed, surrounded by the newspapers and old black and white movies on the tv.

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:41:15 GMT

I agree with @gidgetgh. I am retired and weekends are my least favorite times now - I like the weekdays - knowing everyone is at work and I can get in and get my shopping done while stores are fairly empty. I had a co-worker who was totally annoyed that retired people even went to the store on weekends - she said they have all week to shop.

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CLEM — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:44:48 GMT

@Shanus I spend my Sunday pretty much like yours without the husband but with a cat.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:58:37 GMT

Today we plan on watching tennis from France and NASCAR from Delaware.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 14:10:49 GMT

When I worked I lived for the weekends, now everyday is the weekend. Everyday is a choice and I love it.

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house_cat — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 14:22:40 GMT

That's a bone of contention around here lately. DH retired a year ago, so he thinks we should be out doing something every Sunday, whether it's the beach or another road trip - anything to get him out of the house. I, on the other hand, still work five days a week. Saturdays are all about grocery shopping and housework, so Sunday is my only day to relax. I prefer to stay home most Sundays and recharge for the week. It's a bit of a problem.

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151949 — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 14:38:40 GMT

Church at 8AM then either out with friends from church for breakfast or first sunday of each month they have breakfast at church.When we get home I start the laundry and basically that goes on all day.Washing,drying folding. I hate doing laundry.While the clothes wash I do some cleaning up around the house, often make dinner in the crockpot, and just generally get myself together for the week. Sunday evenings I watch Masterpiece Theatre all evening.

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Mominohio — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:18:16 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
To be honest, since I don't work anymore, I don't care for Sundays. I really like my routine and Sunday (and Saturday to a lesser extent) disrupts some of that. I love weekdays. It's a complete reversal of how I felt when I worked.

I mean, I'm profoundly thankful for any day, but Sundays are my least favorite.

Today specifically I colored my hair really early and am starting to gather "stuff" for an upcoming trip.

I 'get' this!

As a child, Sunday was church, then a home cooked meal then, depending on the season, either outside play, or football on TV, a fire in the fireplace, and for me, reading since I never cared for sports.

Raising a child, it was family day, church, then sometimes a restaurant and visiting folks.

Now, I'm kind of mixed in my feelings about the day. Son isn't here much anymore, and I seem to prefer the routine of weekdays, and even Saturday.

I just can't seem to get that into most Sunday's now. I feel kind of bad about it too, as for most of my life, it was a good day of the week, now it is almost more lonely/sad.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:21:14 GMT

@Mominohio wrote:
@gidgetgh wrote:
To be honest, since I don't work anymore, I don't care for Sundays. I really like my routine and Sunday (and Saturday to a lesser extent) disrupts some of that. I love weekdays. It's a complete reversal of how I felt when I worked.

I mean, I'm profoundly thankful for any day, but Sundays are my least favorite.

Today specifically I colored my hair really early and am starting to gather "stuff" for an upcoming trip.

I 'get' this!

As a child, Sunday was church, then a home cooked meal then, depending on the season, either outside play, or football on TV, a fire in the fireplace, and for me, reading since I never cared for sports.

Raising a child, it was family day, church, then sometimes a restaurant and visiting folks.

Now, I'm kind of mixed in my feelings about the day. Son isn't here much anymore, and I seem to prefer the routine of weekdays, and even Saturday.

I just can't seem to get that into most Sunday's now. I feel kind of bad about it too, as for most of my life, it was a good day of the week, now it is almost more lonely/sad.

@Mominohio- yes. It's almost a more lonely/sad day for me also.

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Starpolisher — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:28:52 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
When I worked I lived for the weekends, now everyday is the weekend. Everyday is a choice and I love it.

@QVCkitty1

This is me too!

Today, since dh is away for the week, I will be busy cleaning the house, making a meal plan and grocery list for the week(that I may or may not implement since I'll be home alone) and paying bills. I made yesterday my Sunday, being lazy and watching movies all day!

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:08:52 GMT

Now that I am retired... every day is a Sunday. I treat my days all like vacation days!

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twinsister — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:11:37 GMT

@gidgetgh I feel exactly the same since I retired. Definitely prefer my week day routine and love going shopping or out to lunch and places being much emptier.

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Oznell — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:13:36 GMT

I am not a "joiner" at all. But when our son turned 5, I said, we have to raise him in a faith tradition, like my Dad did with me. So, even though it was agonizing for me at first, we started going to a church in town. It's good for a lazy dreamer like me-- getting back in touch with God, being forced to be both inner and outer-directed, to honestly examine my flaws and motives. and to care deeply about a body of people and the wider world.

So Sunday is a good day of refreshment and renewal. Add a vintage movie and ethnic take-out, and I'm all set!

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tansy — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:15:35 GMT

I used to love settling in with a big, fat Sunday newspaper.

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Happiness Is Inside JOB — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:22:17 GMT

I am still working so I lay low on Sundays, prepare for the work week. If I leave the house I am back no later than 4:00 pm.

I mostly stay home, cook dinner, get my clothes ready for the week. Relaxation!!!

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shoptilyadropagain — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 17:15:05 GMT

My typical Sunday is church at 10:00, then home to fix lunch. The res of the day is spent relaxing and possibly doing a small chore around here. I try my hardest not to take a nap as it messes up my sleep for the evening and for a few days afterwards. Today, it was church lunch, Computer time and then this afternoon I'm going to clean my bathroom and chop up some lettuce for tacos tomorrow and make some tuna salad.