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[AuntMame]

I relate to a lot of these insights. When I look at my calendar I'm always relieved when I see a week without any appointments. They're rare. There's always something. When I see my week start to fill up with appointments I gnash my teeth. I love having long expanses of time during which I can stay home with the pets and work on gardens and hobbies, sleep as much as I want and enjoy the quiet.  

[smoochy]

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@AuntMame wrote:

I relate to a lot of these insights. When I look at my calendar I'm always relieved when I see a week without any appointments. They're rare. There's always something. When I see my week start to fill up with appointments I gnash my teeth. I love having long expanses of time during which I can stay home with the pets and work on gardens and hobbies, sleep as much as I want and enjoy the quiet.  

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oh my gosh I could've written this. Seriously. 

[Sheila Morelan]

I can really relate to the post about not going out. Senior citizen, very retired, don't really like crowds of people anymore so I do grocery delivery as well as other store deliveries. I am good with me doing what I want , when I want .....I don't consider myself as a recluse . I'm good. When I do go out, I realize I have not missed anything.The same tailgating drivers, handicap stealer shoppers, rude customer service people and goodness gracious if you say "hello" to anyone they look at you like you have 2 heads. Therefore it is safer for all of them if I just do my thing. FYI Kim just said she is bringing her jewelry next month.........and Mary just said we should get all 3 pieces....lord help us all........

[Coastalcarolina]

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@Sheila Morelan wrote:

I can really relate to the post about not going out. Senior citizen, very retired, don't really like crowds of people anymore so I do grocery delivery as well as other store deliveries. I am good with me doing what I want , when I want .....I don't consider myself as a recluse . I'm good. When I do go out, I realize I have not missed anything.The same tailgating drivers, handicap stealer shoppers, rude customer service people and goodness gracious if you say "hello" to anyone they look at you like you have 2 heads. Therefore it is safer for all of them if I just do my thing. FYI Kim just said she is bringing her jewelry next month.........and Mary just said we should get all 3 pieces....lord help us all........

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Couldn't have said it better myself!

[Sheila Morelan]

Hello.I have come to the conclusion I no longer have to walk to anybody's drumbeat. Honestly, I was starting to worry because I DON'T want to go out but thanks to you ladies on this chat, I feel I am okay. I have a neighbor who said to me after my husband passed away 2 years ago,  she hates the idea of me living alone. So I responded  to her with I do what I want , when I want to include wearing my pajamas all day, not answering the door, eating junk food, no makeup, taking naps and watching whatever on the television. She ask didn't I want to size down instead of living alone in my house? To this I responded, I believe it is time for you to go home." Thanks again for listening and you guys do what you want with your day.......and enjoy it.......Hugs from Texas.....