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Originally Posted by Michael 61
I think most of us were attracted to The Villages because we sought an active retirement. I’ve been a resident here now almost two years, and am busier now than ever. I keep a huge desk calendar to track all my activities, clubs, entertainment, recreational and social obligations. For the next several months, I literally have at least 2-4 obligations every day, with no downtime on my calendar. I hit the ground running first thing in the morning and stay busy into the evening most days. After two years here, I am busier now than when I first moved here, checking out all the activities. Granted, it’s a “good busy”, and I love everything I do, but it can be exhausting at times keeping up with everything. It’s common for me to be double and tripled booked, having to reschedule and juggle social obligations. I keep saying I need to “pair back” on some of my activities, but I enjoy socializing with all my various friends here. Does anyone else share this sentiment ? Two years here - and the “cool aid” effect that others told me about hasn’t worn off yet (thinking now it may never will - lol)
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I moved here four years ago to make friends and do things in groups and play music in jams at the rec centers. However, I’m sort of a hermit at heart and can’t be around people a lot, so I made some acquaintances ap but only a few friends. I found myself playing and singing in nine jams a week, plus spending the rest of my time studying music and writing about it. Eventually I burnt out and had to just stop going to anything for a few months. Then I played at three jams for a couple years. Now I’m up to seven. I’m free on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. If I didn’t have these activities, life would be sad, but I find I look forward to my three “days off”, and I’m never bored.
To me it seems that you are way too active and social and running away from time to read and think and recuperate. I think you are going to burn out. But there are different sorts of people, and you are a different sort from me. Takes all types. I’m glad you are enjoying yourself here. Isn’t retirement wonderful?