The Official Activities List--So Far December 11, 2012

The Official Activities List--So Far

 

December 11, 2012

 

     Thank you to everyone who has read some or all of my posts since I began this blog in early November.

 

     I just viewed each post, around 30, and now you can see the activities I believe may keep my attention after I officially retire next year.

 

     I am adding a Number 15:  writing more thank you notes to people who make my life happier and more enjoyable by the little things they do.

 

 

Official List of Retirement Activities December 11, 2012

1. Treasure hunting with a metal detector

2. Bowling

3. Bus trip with others to visit Mt. Dora, Florida

4. Take ballet classes

5. Joining in activities at my local Senior Citizens Center

6. Getting a job, part-time--Cancelled

6a. Helping the homeless, in a small way

7. Reopening my business, "Set The Table--Vintage Tableware and Linens," on eBay

8. Meet and greet the dolphins at Sea World--Cancelled

9. Bike riding in the greenway/park, having a picnic--tried it and it was wonderful!

10. Bagging and redistributing 40 bags of clutter in my home. (Tried it; too depressing)

11. Having laughter-filled meals with friends or family

11a. Go somewhere on a train

12. Visit a kennel where greyhounds are born and raised.

13. Go fishing in a river at the greenway/park

14. Accept all invitations for social events

15. Send more written thank you notes

     There you have it:  the list.

     May I be perfectly clear in saying this is not a bucket list!

     If I keep this up, let me do the math, I will have approximately 150+ additional possible retirement activities in the next 10 months. 

     Now it's time to go do some laundry before I go to work. 

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356 Days And The List Is Growing November 15, 2012

356 Days And The List Is Growing      November 15, 2012

     Had a really great offer to work part-time in the mornings.  That is something that will become number 6 on my list of things to do when I retire.   But wait; there's more.

     I have considered going back to my  business called "Set The Table--Vintage Tableware and Linens."  That was a wonderful exercise in running a tiny business from home while I worked full-time. 

     I stopped selling a few years ago, maybe 2 or 3, and I donated most of my remaining vintage treasures to charity.  I do have quite a few sets of tableware, silverplate flatware, etc., that would be loved by new collectors of vintage home decorations.

     All things considered, I'm adding as Number 7 on my list as  registering my business again with the state then re-starting  my selling and shipping operation.  After all, I have an empty bedroom I can convert back to the office space it used to be. 

     In addition, that small business will give me back more mental stimulation that is needed during the hours I'm not working part-time somewhere.  It could also give me a way to help the homeless by helping to stock a homeless shelter's food pantry in a small way.

 

 

     If you are able, please consider helping someone during the upcoming holidays and I'll do the same. 

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