Looking around, Romper Room style....... I see Pup, and Terry... (These are really the two I'm pretty certain that read here daily... I'm a bit behind in paying them because it's Winter and I ain't working at the Golf Course when it's Winter... so... consider, "Checks in the mail", sometime.
Oh and I know Liz, Vicki, Bear, Randy, Pie, some others......... Of course David, California David.
By now, most of us have been retired a bit. Still, we got some friends that ain't yet... so maybe they'll need a little advice, or, perhaps we all can lean on the intensive advice/research I gathered in the time between my first pee and second pee this morning. See? Intensive time spent.
Now, California David, he's a different bird, but said lovingly. He plans to continue flying (working) until whenever... and, after all'a this research, should we find a nap suggested, well, it ain't him. "I'll sleep when I keel" i thihk I remember him stating. He's got three huge hound dogs that would scare the heck outta burglers, BUT, he's Lionel Ritchie awake ALL NIGHT LONG, so, the dogs must be for entertainment insteada protection.
Back to what they say you should do. Oh, I guess me too. You know me, I plagiarize, but trust me, rather than list article writers here, I've recorded them....they'll be in an envelope on my desk labeled "When I keel", along with Ash Instructions (The Dumpster), the combination to the bicycle lock on my geezer scooter and the Title on my (nifty) 2002 Buick Century.
One author says "Happy retirees have an average of 3.6 core pursuits (fulfilling activities) and unhappy retirees have 1.9." So, start with a morning routine writing down goals. "It sets the tone and builds momentum for the rest of your day and takes advantage of increased willpower to accomplish your goals and establish habits." So, I guess you write 'em down and post 'em somewhere. Didn't say nothin' about the wife or hubby following behind to ensure you fulflil them core pursuits, but, I imagine that to be the case.
Anudder site suggested "Start with a light morning stroll.. while doing so, you can work out a bit.... and, practice breathing techniques for better mental health."
Same author said nights can lead to fatigue and exhaustion from dailly errands and obligtations, so, "make your evenings purposeful... you should simply write down a few things you're going to do every evening... for example... a daily reading session from 6p to 7p every day. Follow it.
(I'm happy for all these suggestions... I was wunderin' what I was gonna do with all this time.)
"You'll want your typical day to factor in activities that work your body and your brain.... 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week and two muscle strenghtening activities per week."
Nudder guy "When having no schedule threatens an aimless existence with nothing to do and no places to go, daily routines can renew a senior’s joy and purpose.”
Yet, another says Get Help: "you may also consider speaking to life care planners in healthcare teams who can provide guidance on maintaining your well-being during this transition. They can offer insights on managing your health, staying active, and finding fulfilling activities that align with your interests and goals."
Going back over this... some key words from my study... daily routine critical to success... start planning and thinking how to spend time.. after awhile, you may miss the sense of identity, meaning, and purpose that came with your job, the structure it gave your days... expand your circle of friends, consider learning a new language.'
Print this retirement planner.
What did ole Carol Burnett usedta sing during the credits? "I'm so glad we had this time, together."
Now... you know, if you smoke, you shouldn't but, you'll already have a lighter so that's good. If you don't smoke, I suggest you purchase a lighter... might get onea them long ones for the barbeque grill......... Then..........
Take this page that you printed, and your lighter, outside. Go somewhere where you're standing on concrete.
Then burn this sucker and do whateverinthehell you want in retirement.
We don't need no retirement education. We don't need no thought control. No dark sarcasm in the classroom. Hey, Authors, leave us OG's alone.
Tonight, I'm thinking about a vegetarian night...... No meat. Just pudding. Then, I'll sweep up the ashes from the concrete. Then, go to bed when I wanna, laddy.
Love, Victurd
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