I'm happy that you're contented with your life Jo, even though this wasn't what you'd planned or thought how life would be. I love open garden events; we went to a few in the summer of 2024 when we were on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Yorkshire.
Sometimes I think I'm an outsider because things that other people/women do wouldn't suit me, even though I think I'm odd for not wanting to do those things.
For instance, 3 lots of women friends have all recently gone abroad in groups and my initial thoughts are 1) why does no one ask me to go but 2) I really wouldn't want to go! I'm happy bumming around either on my own or with Rob + seeing my family in small groups, but I'm quite happy with my quiet life.
It's good to finally feel more comfortable in our own skin and not feel we have to explain anything..we can be ourselves. Have a lovely week Jo 😘
Thanks Karen, I know exactly what you mean about people thinking you are odd for not wanting to do certain things. When you are working it is easier not to fit in, there is not enough time. As you retire and grow older some how you are expected to fit in. A bit like when you have a baby and people expect you to be like everyone else with a baby. Yet you are, inside, the same person. Not sure explained that very well 😘😘
I understand what you mean and I spent so many years not truly being my 'self', now I am getting to know me better, I'm not really very sociable 🤣 I've constantly wondered why I don't want to do what other women/people/boaters do, but now I focus on me and what I like/want. A bit late in the day at almost 69, but better late than never 😘
I'm happy that you're contented with your life Jo, even though this wasn't what you'd planned or thought how life would be. I love open garden events; we went to a few in the summer of 2024 when we were on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Yorkshire.
Sometimes I think I'm an outsider because things that other people/women do wouldn't suit me, even though I think I'm odd for not wanting to do those things.
For instance, 3 lots of women friends have all recently gone abroad in groups and my initial thoughts are 1) why does no one ask me to go but 2) I really wouldn't want to go! I'm happy bumming around either on my own or with Rob + seeing my family in small groups, but I'm quite happy with my quiet life.
It's good to finally feel more comfortable in our own skin and not feel we have to explain anything..we can be ourselves. Have a lovely week Jo 😘
Thanks Karen, I know exactly what you mean about people thinking you are odd for not wanting to do certain things. When you are working it is easier not to fit in, there is not enough time. As you retire and grow older some how you are expected to fit in. A bit like when you have a baby and people expect you to be like everyone else with a baby. Yet you are, inside, the same person. Not sure explained that very well 😘😘
I understand what you mean and I spent so many years not truly being my 'self', now I am getting to know me better, I'm not really very sociable 🤣 I've constantly wondered why I don't want to do what other women/people/boaters do, but now I focus on me and what I like/want. A bit late in the day at almost 69, but better late than never 😘