The older I get, interruptions into my daily life are more noticeable. In fact, I even tend to get somewhat lazy and just do the necessary essentials. Many good laid plans go astray and tend to get put off for another day. Perhaps that is one advantage of living alone and not being accountable to another.
No one notices that the ironing was not done, the floor not scrubbed weekly, and the four-course meals are not being prepared. I can make a mess to my heart’s content with hobbies – shut the door and come back to whatever project another day. You may get the idea that I live in a rather disarranged place, which I do not. The living time for a chat, a visit, a cup of tea or any goodies available,
but my working space is another story as there is always work in progress. I wouldn’t be normal if everything was too perfect.
On the other side of the spectrum, I am glad to be able to do the many everyday things. I enjoy outings with friends and family, the fellowship and friendship in a card game, conversation and concerns with the neighbours and so on. A trip to the farm, an hour’s drive away, keeps me in touch with the state of growing crops, the daily activities associated with farming, and reconnecting with the family members. change, grandchildren graduate and leave home to explore new adventures and, new beginnings in their life. I can sit back and reflect of what it is like to be young again – exploring different avenues, finding independence, having many new people enter the picture and having my feet firmly placed on the ground.
For many, especially young people, this is a new fresh start and things will come full circle, years down the road. Then you can sit back, enjoy the fruits of your labour and not care if the furniture was or was not dusted. Have a happy summer!
