Navigating Retired Life and a Heatwave

It’s been a solid week of heat and humidity. Considering the title I chose for this post; one might think I’m complaining. Did I get a ton of things done this week? Nope, I tell myself it’s okay because I managed to do laundry, keep up with dishes, mow the lawn and move all of our files from a bank box to an honest to goodness file cabinet. ‘Scuse me while I pat myself on the back. Considering how lazy the heat makes me I’m good with what got done. In today’s society, too many people attack their day because they feel the need to “keep up”. There was a time when I did that, now I just don’t give a patootie.

There’s nothing wrong with being productive but putting a ton of stress on yourself because you’re doing things you feel others think you need to do is, well, total bullshit. Do what makes you happy. Do what keeps your mind peaceful. It’s your life and it’s short. In no time you’ll find yourself looking back at it and thinking, “Why did I waste all that time being busy for nothing more than the opinions of others?” Pfft, be smarter than me and figure it out well before you turn 40. I lived half my adult life trying to fit in and be what others thought I should be. The last 22 years I lived for me.

That means when a heatwave hits my life looks a lot like this…

Floating in the pool is a must and I’m grateful to have a pool.

Devouring issues of Cook’s Country and America’s Test Kitchen.

Taking pictures of clouds because I love clouds.

Lounging by the pool when not floating in the pool.

Every day I wake up I’m thankful for the day even if it’s 98° outside and 87% humidity and I pray for those who are suffering through the heat. Dude, I’m lucky to have AC and an inground pool. My hubs and I worked hard to get here. But a lot of folks don’t have and won’t have this. That’s a damn shame and I make sure I never forget that my kids and I were once part of the struggling poor.

Time to get off my keester and head out for the day. I’ve got a shopping/lunch date with my oldest son today, so yay for that!

Peace