Among Friends

[tashy]

I'm thinking about retiring, I've been doing childcare in my home for 20+ yrs. How do you spend your days,just curious.

[Meowingkitty]

I exercise a few days a week, take care of 6 cats, cook a real meal sometimes, clean sometimes, run errands, nap, play on the IPad way to much. There are days I do basically nothing because I don’t want to or didn’t sleep well. Best thing is I don’t have to meet some corporate America quota. I don’t know,  I keep busy, not bored. 

[queendiva]

Doing whatever I want, whenever I want, for the most part.

Too busy to list it all for you.

Caring for me, my family, my dog, my home, reading, hobbies, getting together with friends and volunteering are just a few. All the things I did previously, just with more time to do them and on my chosen schedule.

[Peaches McPhee]

Don't become my sister.  She spends most of her days watching TV.  She does take our mom to the doctor's when needed, so I'll give her that  . . .

[Still Raining]

Te he, I am well into my second hour of coffee but will struggle over to the TV for some news any time now 😂

You will find things to do, the rest of my day will be full.

[Still Raining]

Another thought if you like kids, the should be a crisis nursery/childcare nearby.  Give them a call.

[Suzeecat]

All the responses sound wonderful (so far at least).  I too am looking to retire in the next few years.  I look forward to doing much the same activities that I do now outside of work, only at a much more relaxed pace.  .  I can't wait!!!

[Mz iMac]

When I am not travelling, I eat out or order in, have breakfast or lunch w/ retired gfs, stay in bed all day in my pj's binge watching tv, read a book, go to the afternoon movies ($5), play on my computer, play w/my gadgits, sometimes I don't do a darn thing all day but watch tv & munch on munchies.  I am lazy by nature.  I retired at 50.

I'm in California now visiting relatives but staying at a hotel (I ❤️ being catered to). 

ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT!!!!! each day above ground is a good day

[QVCkitty1]

I kind of eased into retirement as I worked Per Diem for 4 years after I retired. By the time I retired for good I was ready to do whatever I wanted for the first time. I do a bit of traveling to visit friends, but mostly I stay home and take care of my home. I love to cook and try new recipes, and I read voraciously. I do spend a lot of time on the iPad, but so what? The point is , it’s your unscheduled time, enjoy it.

[sann]

I do whatever I want.