Lucky probably isn’t the right word but after reading this post, you’ll know what I’m thinking.
It’s funny how . . in real life, most of our friends are like minded. I was never a party girl so most of my friends through life have not been party/social type people. I can remember even when I was way younger and friends wanted me to go out after work – go to a movie, get a drink, go out to dinner . . I mostly always wanted to go home and sew or work in my garden. Not a lot has changed in 50 years! 🙂
Though I’ve never met most of you in person, I feel like we’re kinda all like minded – we enjoy being home, we enjoy our crafting, cooking, working outside, some probably like to go out to eat more than others.
Yesterday I was reading on Facebook and someone was asking on our local page . . why is this open? Why is that open? Someone’s comment was “You can only clean house and cut the grass for so long!” They were wanting more places to be open.
I laughed and Vince wanted to know what was funny. I read it to him and asked . . how many people do you think have zero hobbies, zero things to keep them busy at home? What do y’all think?
When I think about it, I do have friends who have no hobbies at all AND they don’t cook. Well, I know two people like that and one isn’t really a friend.
Those of us who sew, quilt, knit, garden, paint, cook — whatever hobbies we do — we truly are the lucky ones. Our hands and minds are always occupied. I suppose we all, to some degree, build the life we love. Those people are probably saying . . imagine someone who doesn’t like to socialize or go out to eat! Yep, that would be me! 🙂
I feel very blessed to have the life I have and to love and enjoy doing the things I do.
Dottie says
Ever since I “retired” from a paying job, I’ve enjoyed being at home, cooking, canning, gardening, quilting, machine embroidery, knitting, etc. I do enjoy getting together with some friends ever so often – right now, some of my classmates get together once a month for a lunch, and we have a quilt group that gets together once a month to quilt on one person’s quilt (old fashioned quilting bee). Hubby and I go to town about once every 2 weeks for groceries and other than that, we’re definitely homebodies.
Judy Laquidara says
Sounds like a good life!
Elaine/MuddlingThrough says
I am in total agreement with you! Since my husband retired, we have enjoyed being at home together. He worked long hours for so many years, it is a joy to me to have him with me so much now. And yes, we do actually like each other. We both have interests at home together and separately, and we are not bored!
sandinthewindowsills says
My daughter in law’s only habit is socializing. Thankfully she is still working and is considered essential. She doesn’t even cook or clean – my son does it all or hires it done. If she had to stay home I’m sure she would be having a mental breakdown. I am retired and live alone and am very happily passing the time doing whatever I want – quilting, cleaning closets, reading, messing around on facebook, etc.
Ranch Wife says
Even though I’m a hermit, it’s been nice to find my tribe via blogging friends. One of my very best friends is as social as one can get, but we have everything else in common. I guess we all make a life that fits us or we should. I’m glad everyone doesn’t want to be a hermit or there’d be too many people on my dirt road. 😉
justquiltin says
After being home due to breaking the arm and then, shortly after returning to work a few days a week, only to then be having to work remotely, it has made me realize even more I love my job and think I would be very bad at retiring! LOL Granted I couldn’t do my hobbies until just recently so that didn’t help and contributed to the boredom,, but I think I would go a bit crazy being home by myself every day. So far I have not started talking to myself. 🙂
Judy Laquidara says
I do remember when Chad was born and I quit working and even with a newborn, wasn’t quite sure what to do with myself. I went a bit stir crazy for a while but I think I’ve figured it out.
It is super nice to realize how much you love your job. I’m glad you have that and so glad you’re doing better with that arm.
Susan says
Yep, I’m with you on this one girlfriend! I’m not the social one either. My husband isn’t either. He has his hobbies and I have mine, and that gives us plenty to do especially when when you mix in the yard work and the upkeep of the house. We always laugh about our `HERMITOUS` status but we sure are happy!
Judy Laquidara says
That’s what it’s all about . . finding what works for you and knowing when you’ve found it. Sounds like you two have found it! 🙂
montanaclarks says
We are the lucky ones. I would go crazy if I didn’t have chores and hobbies–but wouldn’t you know it, just when I get up the nerve to try knitting, Knit Picks has suspended shipping. Even though I’m busy, I am unsettled–not knowing how this is going to affect our country, worried about loved ones and friends catching the virus. Our friend injured in an ATV accident two weeks ago is still in the hospital–alone–his wife cannot visit him. I simply cannot imagine my husband being in a hospital alone without me. Thus I’ve been saying–do you really need to be on the roof, can’t you find another way of cutting that board and not use the table saw–the list goes on.
Judy Laquidara says
Oh, my . . I can’t believe they suspended shipping. I know Simply Sock Yarn and The Loopy Ewe are still shipping.
You’re right – we’re trying to be so careful and not get hurt. I was just thinking of not having to go to the E. R. while this is happening but wasn’t thinking about being stuck in the hospital alone. That’s awful.
Linda says
I’ve always felt so blessed to be a homemaker. The tasks/opportunities are so varied (and frankly, I like being my own boss.) I worked for a time –and enjoyed it! But, homemaking comes out on the high side in the comparison.
Vicky in Bama says
I think what is going on has forced us all to slow down and maybe reflect on what is and will be important once this thing is over. I am like so many I am a homebody. If i didn’t have my sewing I am not sure I could have my sanity right now. I think in some ways it is just the fact that I can’t do something for a while make me want to do it all the more.
I pray my old sewing machine holds up. I don’t know any of you but I so enjoy reading this blog. I laugh right along with most of you. I pray for all of you to stay safe and healthy,
Susan Nixon says
You ARE very blessed. Even if I didn’t have quilting in my life, which I can’t imagine, I’d have card stamping or book reading or any one of a dozen other things to do. I have never in my life been without SOMETHING to do!