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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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Busy is an interesting word. To me (and who am I, anyway?), busy-ness applies to obligations you did not create yourself. Work (because you need food, shelter, etc.), doctor appointments (to preserve your health and lengthen your life), weddings/funerals/holidays (to maintain family ties) — these things make you busy.
Leisure activities are obligations you created for yourself. Bowling on Tuesday nights, golf scrambles on Saturdays, seeing your favorite bands/concerts/plays/musicals — all your choice.
So, “I’m busy playing golf that day,” is not really true. “I’m choosing to golf,” is more appropriate.
All this said, the question on this post could be, “Who has grown bored since moving to TV?”
I heard once, many moons ago, this phrase: If you’re bored, you’re boring.
My two cents.