I am 55 years old, married with one son, aged 25, employed and living separately.
I wake up at 6 in the morning. At 6:30, I am out with my bicycle for a 45 minutes vigorous ride to the beach and back home. I cover 15 kilometers or 9.30 miles
At 8, I have the second cup of tea of the day and go through two newspapers.
I have my shower at 8:45 and breakfast at 9:00.
I work from home, and I am at my desk at 9:15
At 1:00 I have my lunch and lie down for 30 minutes reading news paper. A short while later, I doze off.
After a half hour siesta, I have my tea and am back at my desk at 3:00 PM.
I work until 6:00 and then I go to a near by swimming pool for an hour of vigorous swim (40 numbers 25 metre laps.)
At 7:30 in the evening, I begin to have my whisky on my bedroom balcony. My wife and I talk about the day’s days events during that time. I also make a few phone calls to my friends.
By 10:00, I have had 240 ml of whisky, I am reasonably tipsy and have my dinner. At 10.30, I am off to sleep. Thanks to the whisky, the moment I put my head on the pillow, I go off to sleep.
(For those of you who may think my alcohol consumption is excessive, I have my LFT – liver function test – done every six months and my liver enzymes (SGOT, SGPT, GGT, etc;) are within normal range. I am not diabetic, my BP is normal, I am not overweight and I am in great physical shape. I eat a very healthy diet consisting of a variety of vegetable and fruits, fish and moderate amount of carbohydrate. I avoid red meat, eat very little chicken and our consumption of cooking oil (fat) is minimal. Alcohol is my only vice, but it makes me happy, relieves my stress and gives me a general feeling of well being. I don’t smoke)
I seldom watch TV.
On Wednesdays, I go to my Rotary Club meeting. After the meeting, I drink with my fellow Rotarians and discuss current evens.
Once a week, I meet my friends – one is a doctor and other is a professor - over drinks again, and come back home in time to go to sleep.
I used to go to my club twice a week, but now I don’t go much because I do not find the conversation there interesting. I find being with my wife more enjoyable.
I do not like travelling.
I have a beautiful home and lovely garden, and gardening is my hobby. It gives me great happiness.
I enjoy good health.
Now, what would you call this sort of lifestyle, boring or interesting?
Thank you for taking the time off to read this long post.
2006-09-20 17:22:26 · 8 answers · asked by Inquisitive 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
What i think of your life shouldn't matter as long as you are happy to live it.......
Would i live your life......probably not i am restricted to routine with 2 young children but you have no excuse....try some spontaneity do something different a change is as good as a holiday....
2006-09-20 17:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by askaway 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your lifestyle sounds like it is a bit routine, but not boring. If you are happy and your wife is happy and you are enjoying your life the way it is, that is perfectly fine. If you enjoy your home and your garden, that is a wonderful thing. It is sweet to hear that you enjoy spending more time with you wife than at your club, that is probably great for your marriage. You sound as if you enjoy you life, and it really is your life; so that is the important thing. You seem to be happy, you may be consuming a wee bit too much alcohol, but if your health is fine, I wouldn't be too worried about it. You sound a lot happier about your life than a lot of people I know, or see on here. Have a good night.
2006-09-20 17:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this is what i have to look forward to @ 55-i may as well- hang it up now-come on liven things up a bit-dare to be a little spontaneous-I'm sure your wife would like that- not saying run wild -but every now and then-do something you normally would not do-this life is all we have-live baby live- travel get your a-- on a plane and see some of the world!!!and watch out for the booze-your doc. buddy should tell you that-liver fine one moment then down hill the next- i don't care what test you take-I've seen liver trouble first hand -if it catches up with you-and it will-you'll be wishing for your boring life back- ..... PS and dinner @ 10:00 what the he-- are you nuts-you should be doing the early bird-because if the booze doesn't get you the nigh time munch will
-im not slaming you just a little straight talk-good luck
2006-09-20 17:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't find it either. It sounds like you found a routine that feeds all your needs. Except for one, you never mention sex. A healthy sexual life will help you live longer than all that exercise you are enjoying.
There is something to be said for knowing exactly what you like and want and then doing it. More power to you.
2006-09-20 17:32:34 · answer #4 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is very busy....but it could become tedious or 'binding' if you clock yourself so closely that you become upset if you get off your schedule....allow some leeway...and try some different publications every now and then (I like a variety of historical journals/books)....but all and all, it sounds very satisfying.
2006-09-20 17:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boring that you know exactly what you are doing but your day sounds good to me. I wish I had time in the morning to ride.
2006-09-20 17:30:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok...It sounds kind of boring but at least you know what you are going to do tomorrow...and you are doin all the right things
2006-09-20 17:26:08 · answer #7 · answered by Trish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, i didn't read past your second cup of coffee because I was bored... so yeah... it's a boring lifestyle.
2006-09-20 17:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by mizzgov_08 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋