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Time to Waste!
Four hours to waste! Very seldom
do I get a gift like that. I know I'm retired but there's always something to do. Good or bad?
Mostly good in my eyes, but is it really a good thing?
Nice being busy but we need balance and make time for "time" out😉 We spend our lives working from the time we leave school, college or varsity. I did that, and then just before retirement we started our Airbnb. Many, many years of working!
Why did I do that?
Was I still stuck in the busy mould? No, it was a practical decision as we had a lovely garden cottage that stood empty for a couple of years after Dad passed and it became too quiet for Mom Lily, who moved up to be with us. We did not want tenants.
A lot of work but it was the best job I'd ever had and we met lovely people.
Then Mom Lily followed Dad, and my darling hubby next - very untimely! It was awful, and the house became too big.
But the loss of my loved ones taught just how precious time is and that we need to nurture every moment!
Moments that become memories.
Do we use that precious commodity wisely?
Unfortunately, I don't believe we do! We allow the nuisances in life spoil our days, becoming wrapped in that.
I'm stuck here in a hospital coffee shop while waiting four hours for a procedure that I dreaded. Wasted much time worrying about something that is vital for a diagnosis, and is turning out not to be as daunting as appeared in the prep instructions!
I live forty five minutes from here, and am still relying on my brother to take me places as I'm not allowed to drive! But, this long wait has at least given me time to chat to you on Hive.
Wishing you all a wonderful week; and remember to make time to build good memories!
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I hope it all went well Lizelle! You've been on my mind. I have to admit, it took me years after I left my day job to finally relax and get used to a slower pace of life. Take care of yourself, my friend!
Thank you Eric, at least they'll have answers to my problems and yes, I will start taking it slower and get involved with some gentler activities. I hope you're keeping well and enjoying the new home!
I am sorry dear @lizelle! Last place we want to spend precious time is in the doctor's office or the hospital.
I think you are going over a rough patch. We have those. A whole bunch of stuff goes wrong, and then we plateau again. I've had those patches in the past. It seems they won't end, and then, as you say, the mystery is solved and you sail peacefully again.
Got my fingers crossed for you. You have a great family, a great home, and friends.
I didn't read this until today. Had a bit of a dip myself and was triaging. But now I'm sailing :))
Thank you, dear @agmoore. Sorry that you were also not well, but glad it's over now.
I've really been feeling so down, tired of one new ailment after another being discovered. You've given me hope, so I can stop feeling sorry for myself!
Have a great weekend <3
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