Precious little to do

Although I said long ago when asked how I would fill time after I retire, I answered that I would have no problem at all, what with all my computer activities, and an old car to work on, etc. And for the most part, that has been true, but there are times when it seems like there is nothing to do.

Let me rephrase that just a bit, there is nothing I want to do. I have a Buick out in the garage, just sitting
there waiting to be worked on. In fact I started draining the oil the other day to change it, but I simply left the plug out and it has been draining ever since. I think it is no doubt drained by now.

I need to put the drain plug back in and remove the oil filter to completely finish the process. Then I need a new oil filter to replace the old one, but that means I have to drive all the way (a few blocks) to the O'Reilly auto parts store (they have one in stock),  to buy one. But my gas light is on, so that means I have to get gas, and that is a hassle. Nothing is ever simple.

There have also been unplanned activities to occupy my time such as ball games. My grandson (Billy) played high school baseball for the Seymour Owls and has done quite well. I really enjoy attending the games to watch them play, but that will soon end as he heads off to college this fall. No word yet on whether or not he will play ball in college.

Kylie

Lexi

And this past weekend, I played host to my granddaughters, Lexi (12) and Kylie (11), as their parents attended Billy's baseball invitational tournament in Carmel, Indiana, which is located just north of Indianapolis. I did enjoy that, even though they can be quite a handful at times. I raised a boy and a girl, but I think it is different when both siblings are the same sex and very close in age.

I usually have things available to fill the gaps left by the lack of other activities such as TV. I record certain shows I like to watch for when I eat meals, or have nothing else to do. As all of that is done here on my computer, it means I usually eat my meals here in front of the monitors. Lucky for me I have a keyboard that is easy to clean!

Plus there are certain times when I don't want to start an activity which I know I cannot finish due to something else. Like now I am waiting to hear back from the body shop to get an estimate for damage done to my car on April 19th. A friend visiting the neighbor across the street didn't see my car parked in front of my place and backed into it.

Damage was minor, but the door would not open, at least until my son-n-law (Randy) did some minor surgery with a hammer. The insurance company had me contact the shop I wanted to do the repairs for an estimate and pictures, but so far they have not gotten back to me. If they don't contact me by tomorrow morning, I will call and find out what the hold up is. I'm not in a big hurry as I can drive the car, but I do want it fixed.

My car is now parked in my driveway, but even that is a hassle as my oldest granddaughter (Jordan) lives with me and is always parked behind me. Not a problem when she is at work or school, but she sleeps odd hours due to her work schedule, so I never really know if she is asleep or awake and I hate to wake her to move her car. We need an extra set of keys so I can just move it when she is asleep. Another thing to add to my list of things to do that I don't want to do! LOL

And for those of you wondering, yes I am a very lazy person. I basically worked my whole life, (age 15-60), and I can't recall any job that I liked to do, mainly because I don't like to work. And so now that I don't have to work, at least things I don't want to do, I don't do them. I much prefer sitting here typing on a keyboard than doing any kind of manual labor, period!

This is what I need!

And my lack of physical activity shows, in both physique and stamina. One of the jobs I was charged with while the girls stayed with me was grocery shopping (another job I hate). The trip around the floor of Walmart about wore me out! Luckily I had the girls to bring in the sacks of food and put them away while I rested. Ah to be young again...


So yes I have things to do, but when you have a brain like mine that consistently makes a better argument for sitting here in my chair, what is a person to do? The power of persuasion is a beautiful thing. It actually doesn't take much of an argument as I already prefer doing nothing rather than something that involves me getting out of this chair.

My daughter (Autumn), bless her heart, tries to make me stay active, but it's a losing battle. I am the poster child for the lazy american. Having been this way all my life, it is very difficult to make changes now, especially since I don't really have to.