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What do you do, when you can work in some "me time"?

qualitygal — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:51:30 GMT

In retirement, it's no longer hard to find "me time", so when the question is asked, I try and remember what it was like when I worked. Usually I saw it as housework time or do it while I can time.

Are you able to find "me" time now? How do you enjoy spending it?

Re: What do you do, when you can work in some "me time"?

insomniac — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:00:03 GMT

I read.

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151949 — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:03:43 GMT

Not having children , even when I was working, I have always been able to find time for myself. Now I am retired it is even simpler. I love to sew and embroider and spend a lot of time in my sewing room as well as at my sewing club. This summer my DH and I have gotten into genealogy as well and this is something we do together. We spent a lot of time over the summer wandering around cemeteries. Not a bad thing to do - outside in the nice weather and getting some exercise, esp. in Pittsburgh where most cemeteries are on hillsides so there is a lot of exertion involved. Sometimes the view of the city from these cemetaries is amazing, as Pittsburgh is a beautiful city.

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Dusty1 — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:54:37 GMT

I have more hobbies than normal people. I love to read, sew, crochet, use my embroidery machine, make jewelry, cross stitch...and I have to have every color of thread, yarn, fabric, etc...so I collected all of these wonderful crafting supplies, so I would be able to spend every free moment making something. And, then I got grandsons. 4 of them. Another on the way. All boys. All of the time. I guess they are my new hobby. They love to paint ornaments or glue stuff together, but other than that, I haven't made anything in forever. So I read when I get a chance.

Re: What do you do, when you can work in some "me time"?

straykatz — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:06:36 GMT

Bubble bath...facial...my nails...a nap.

Re: What do you do, when you can work in some "me time"?

qualitygal — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:11:14 GMT

@Dusty1 wrote:
I have more hobbies than normal people. I love to read, sew, crochet, use my embroidery machine, make jewelry, cross stitch...and I have to have every color of thread, yarn, fabric, etc...so I collected all of these wonderful crafting supplies, so I would be able to spend every free moment making something. And, then I got grandsons. 4 of them. Another on the way. All boys. All of the time. I guess they are my new hobby. They love to paint ornaments or glue stuff together, but other than that, I haven't made anything in forever. So I read when I get a chance.

Dusty,

I use to sew puppets for our story hours at the library. Another woman had some that she must have bought on line. I loved getting lost sewing that way. It's a thought.

Re: What do you do, when you can work in some "me time"?

LilacTree — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:20:47 GMT

I have nothing but "me time." And it gets tedious. I get on the computer and put CNN on muted unless I see an interesting headline.

After being a mom to four active daughters and living with them, and my grandchildren, for a good part of my life, while still working full time (40 years), it was a hard adjustment to retire and then get sick six months later (that is now 11 years ago).

I guess I'm used to it now. I live with my little daughter who has Lyme, but she prefers to be alone in her room most of the time. She does go out when the weather is nice, but unless it's a doctor or dentist visit for me, she goes alone. I admit I am a burden because I need a wheelchair. That can get very tedious for someone. I can use my Rollator if there is not a lot of walking time.

Re: What do you do, when you can work in some "me time"?

ladyroxanne — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:25:28 GMT

for sure it's when i'm on the treadmill everyday. the phone can ring, the doorbell can ring and i won't get off. the only thing that could disturb this time is if the house caught fire. i also workout with a trainer twice a week and very rarely miss that.

that is my time strictly for me and i don't share with anyone and everyone understands that. it's good for my mental as well as my physical health,

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Goldengate8361 — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:42:27 GMT

My favorite "me time" activity would be hanging out on my sofa with my cats, coke zero or coffee, and watching old "I Love Lucy" or "Law & Order SVU" shows. I know it sounds very lame....but, hey, I find it to be a true joy!!!:

Re: What do you do, when you can work in some "me time"?

ChynnaBlue — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:44:14 GMT

Read, listen to podcasts, catch up on the backlog on my DVR, play a video game, paint my nails, deep condition my hair, knit, play on the internet, go out for coffee or a meal, go shopping, learn something new, practice French with Duolingo, go someplace new, all kinds of things.

Re: What do you do, when you can work in some "me time"?

deepwaterdotter — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:49:59 GMT

@insomniac wrote:
I read.

Me too. But I need to diversify my materials in order to keep up with your extensive trivia knowledge.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:51:08 GMT

Reading, Shopping, Catching up with Girlfriends, date night with hubby,etc......

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cotton4me — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:07:26 GMT

I like going for a walk in the woods. I find it peaceful and renewing. I enjoy listening to the birds, the water trickling down the stream, seeing the sunlight through the trees and catching rare glimpses of wildlife – herons, deer, fox and turtles. I would spend all day there if I could. It’s my escape.

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Burnsite — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:00:48 GMT

When I foresee a few days together away from work, I like to plan a trip. Planning is almost more fun that travelling for me, but aside from airplanes and security screenings, the journey is a stress-buster, too.

Shorter term, my me-treats are a nice sweaty workout at the gym, playing Lumosity games on the computer, and (alas) shopping online. If bargain hunting and shopping were Olympic sports, I would have a string of gold medals.

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Mominohio — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:38:44 GMT

@151949 wrote:
Not having children , even when I was working, I have always been able to find time for myself. Now I am retired it is even simpler. I love to sew and embroider and spend a lot of time in my sewing room as well as at my sewing club. This summer my DH and I have gotten into genealogy as well and this is something we do together. We spent a lot of time over the summer wandering around cemeteries. Not a bad thing to do - outside in the nice weather and getting some exercise, esp. in Pittsburgh where most cemeteries are on hillsides so there is a lot of exertion involved. Sometimes the view of the city from these cemetaries is amazing, as Pittsburgh is a beautiful city.

@151949

My mom is from Washington PA, and you are so right about the views from cemeteries in that area.

I think some of the most beautiful cemeteries are in PA. The hills that many are founded on have views for miles and miles. Many are very old, and full of the most interesting headstones, as well as lots of mature trees. And the deer in the cemeteries in that area are so numerous and very tame. They kind of wander through like dogs in a park.

Quite and experience to spend time there.

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Winkk — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:51:09 GMT

I'm retired and have quite a bit of me time. I do work part-time (20 hrs a week) which is good, but I also love to read. I spend some time on these boards and I read web pages like CNN, Huffington Post, Politico, etc. I also volunteer two afternoons and try to work in some exercize.

That's pretty much it

Re: What do you do, when you can work in some "me time"?

Sawn — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:15:02 GMT

I get a monthly massage, pedicure, practice yoga and pilates and walk.My hubby and I have a weekly date night. We need it, because we babysit our grands a lot, which we enjoy immensely!

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italia8140 — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:41:20 GMT

Get a massage, a facial, a mani & pedi, read, cook, get together with girlfriends for lunch and/or dinner (3-4 times a month), walk on the beach

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ECBG — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:50:07 GMT

I sleep late (I'm a night time girl), and grab a girl friend to go to lunch with. Working full time in a major dept. store, it's only two days a week! I love my girl friend time if their schedules are similar to mine!

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handygal2 — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:54:54 GMT

I go to exercise classes, or l walk around the neighborhood or mall while listening to my favorite lively songs on my iPod.