It has been almost 10 months since I retired! I can't believe it! It's had it's ups and downs, but mostly up!!! I told my friend if I complained hit me hard. A few weeks ago I had a setback, a depression moment, so I took a step backwards. I went back to my early posts and found my list of retirement rules. I copied it and put it on the inside cover of a spiral notebook. Then I listed the days of the week with space to write a to do list. It is a list of nagging projects (you know those overwhelming ones), day to day reminders, appointments, and fun! It's freed my mind and reminds me to enjoy life. If I work on the nagging projects first thing in the morning I feel like I've accomplished something for the day. When I work on housekeeping a little each day it's not a chore but another accomplishment. Finally I can enjoy the rest of the day with fun time!
This blog was suppose to be a diary of my retirement and so it shall be, a gratitude journal, and a discovery tool. It is a reminder of how good life can be. I'm not sure who coined the phrase "What will you do with yourself?", but they have it all wrong. Life is what you make of it! (Yes, this is a reminder to myself!) When I start to stress I do what I can for the situation and then I loudly proclaim "Let it go!" This is a big step for me, I'm a worrywart. If I really trust God like I say I do, I have to give it to Him!!!
I've had so much fun time in the last ten months. What matters to me are the little moments, the sunsets, sitting outside on a warm day, and cardmaking with Leon's 94 year old mom. Earlier tonight I was watching the Hallmark Channel, drinking peach herbal tea, and knitting a cocoon for Amy. It makes me smile and feel warm inside!
So for the rest of the night I will light a candle for Candlemas (I missed the date on the 2nd), finish my Valentines, and enjoy my simple life! This is the "Season" to enjoy my simple life inside the house. To enjoy the winter, the cold, Candlemas, and Valentine's Day! I'd like a couple of snow days!!!
Do you want some great ideas? Read "Romancing the Ordinary, A Year of Simple Splendor" by Sarah Ban Breathnach. So how about you? What is your favorite way to enjoy a simple life in the winter? I would love some new ideas!
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