What is it abt "Getting Old" & "Not Enough Time"

JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

My beloved, late Dad used to love telling the joke:

"~ Getting old is like a roll of Toilet Paper -

The closer you approach the end, the faster it goes."

Why is it - There's not enough hours in the day to accomplish what we used to be able to do in the veritable blink of an eye then?

"Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" TLB

vermint · ‎04-05-2010

I move a lot slower than I used to (arthritis). I really thought time might slow down when I retired...it did not, in fact I think it goes twice as fast!

JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

Ah ha! @vermint

So it's a double whammy!

No wonder faster!

"Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" TLB

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

@vermint wrote:
I move a lot slower than I used to (arthritis). I really thought time might slow down when I retired...it did not, in fact I think it goes twice as fast!

@vermint , If it only went this fast on work days ! LOL

" You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts."
Daniel Patrick Moynihan

vermint · ‎04-05-2010

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
@vermint wrote:
I move a lot slower than I used to (arthritis). I really thought time might slow down when I retired...it did not, in fact I think it goes twice as fast!
@vermint , If it only went this fast on work days ! LOL

@QVCkitty1 I know, right? The last 10 years or so of my work life felt like forever..only weekends & vacation time went by fast then!

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

I'm over 70 and gave up my Type A personality/style the day I retired. It was strange at first to be so stress-free and able to relax.

I don't care if I leave things undone. Who will care after I'm dead?

Time goes so fast and I'd rather enjoy my time than worry about getting everything done right away.

I love yard work, walking/playing with my dog, being with my kids and their families, helping at charities, gardening, meeting up with friends, working out at the senior center, my prayer group, church, etc etc. The rest can wait.

JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

Wow, @CalminHeart

You've carved out a nice post work-a-day life for yourself. I'm totally envious! Great vision board/ goal for myself. Nice!

"Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" TLB

Sweet Kitties · ‎09-03-2017

With the internet & social media, we sometimes we let ourselves get roped into too many distractions. Much of which are not good for us. They prevent us from accomplishing things that are important to us. It's not good for our productivity & mental health. They also interfer with forming real & meaningful relationships with others. I have a rule when my husband & I go to performances. We keep our cell phones turned off while we're sitting there & waiting for the show. I often see couples going on the internet or playing games on their phones instead of spending a few minutes interacting with each other. One time, while waiting for a performance I struck up a conversation with a man who was alone & sitting next to me. He mentioned that his wife reciently had surgery. He told me that the first thing his wife said when she woke up was, "Where's my cell phone? Where's my laptop?" I tell my husband we're on a date & you're going to treat my like I matter. The phone doesn't matter. I matter. You matter.

I've moved away from obsessing over every little detail in the news & what's going on in politics. I closed my Facebook account years ago. I only have necessary apps on my phone. Now that I'm older, I'm doing my life the way I want. I have only so many years left. Since getting away from it, I've found more time to sew, crochet, cook new recipes, & learn new things. I've always liked learning & doing new things. Some people call it being a Trad Wife now, but it's not a fad for me. I'm proud of what I've done with my life. I like to be there for my loved ones. They are what make me happy. so, I make time for them. Everyone needs find time for whatever it is that gives meaning to their own personal lives. My life works for me. Others will have to find what's right for them.

Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

Takes longer to do anything, plain and simple.

LIFE IS TO SHORT TOO FOLD FITTED SHEETS

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

For me, it not not enough time but rather the dwindling down of time.

Yesterday I wrapped presents for all the grandkids and it did indeed occur to me that this might be the last year. Never had such a thought when I was younger.