Boredom?

Hey Fam!

OK, so the winter is FINNNNNALLLY coming to a close, praise b to God!  and the reality that I'm NOT going to be going back to work anytime soon is starting to set in.  For those that don't know or remember I left my job voluntarily in Nov 08. I was in a major flare, that will get better someday soon.  The unemployment rate in  my community is approaching 15% and there aren't many jobs out there right now.

Boredom is starting to set in. That's a good sign that I'm feeling better, but it doesn't make the boredom any better.

So.. here's the question.. what do you do to fill your time when you're bored or not feeling too great?? 

I like to play some computer games, cook, bake, sudoku, watch the wild life (but I live in a development that doesn't have any woods nearby so we don't get much wildlife entertainment here) and watch movies.

What do you do to while away the hours?

 

If it is above 50 degrees Im out side playing with dogs I cant say kids anymore because at 14 and 16 they play to rough. My kids play basketball fieldhockey, hockey, and track, that keeps us busy. I like to decorate move things around in house, We have lots of faux painting on walls some I dont like any more Time for new project, I like to read its good to find a buddy to swap books or public library.Also try to get in a minimum of half hour exercise a day..I will spend 5 minutes a day cleaning in each room it makes it easier in the long run. I do wrk out side the house 3 days a week cleaning houses. So that feels up some time. I dont know how much longer I can continue to clean.Kids get home around 3 if no sports at school, and right now we are in between basketball and track until monday!!! It does get better I remember when I was not working at all and at home and kids at school. Heck I rented a sander and redid the wood floors (hubby did not know until he walked in the door at 5.. I like to sew and have an embroidery machine have made some money with that machine tooo..
I also like to come on here when I am bored.
LeeAnn

Oh Patti- I wish I could be bored!

I have worked fulltime for so many years and there was never enough time to get to any big projects around this house. I am slowly working on them now that I am not working. And talk about overwhelming- A-A-C-C-K-K!!!! Have had lots of pain and fatigue over the winter so did not get to much, but now am forcing myself with spring/summer coming!

In the evenings is when I may get a little bored because my body is done for the day but I too will watch a movie/TV or read.

GamJill

Yeah, once upon a time I was longing to be bored.  But NOW that I am, its not so much fun.  I think the unknown is very scary for me.  Anyway filling my time is a challenge, I want to do SOMETHING.. ANYTHING productive, but I can't rely on myself to follow thru.

I'm doing some volunteer work today, at my old place of business, only for a couple of hours.  Its nice but I couldn't do it everyday.

Hugs,

Hi Patti,

Made it to Boston and saw your post. It surprised me for you to be bored. You seem to be a whirlwind.

I have never had a boring minute. I have so much in life yet to explore and do. My list is endless. I started piano as an adult and absolutely love it. But that is the tip of my iceberg. I fill my day with projects galore and get so upset b/c this fibro inhibits so much.

How did the volunteering go??? I'm trying to train Maestro to be a nursing home visitor but he's still at the mouthing stage. He would have the elderly jumping out of their wheelchairs.

It's cold here but not terrible. I'm going out to dinner with a group of his friends tonight. Praying the body makes it...

Patsie