I could not help myself - I had to post this picture because how often do you get six blue jays in your garden with three of them vying for a spot on a tiny birdbath. These three look like they are having a good gossip session over tea.Life feels odd right now. I am back at work after my week off. I get into these introspective moods after coming back from holidays and I try to think of the quickest ways to retirement that I can imagine. I love my time off - especially if I am at home working on my garden, or knitting, or going for a run along the river. Time is such luxury! Moments to do the things I love to do and keep myself busy with activities that give me pleasure are so fleeting. The Babe tells me that after a month of the same, I would be bored...but, not having had that experience, it is hard to imagine that this would be the case.
I have a good job - good in the sense that it pays me well, I have a degree of freedom, and it can be interesting. But my career does not define me - my love of art, writing for fun (not for work), knitting, running, climbing and my photography comprise who I am. I can't imagine I would ever get bored of these pursuits.
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ah raina, i feel the same way. while i enjoy my job, it's not all i am as a person. there are so many other things i love to do in my free time, but it just seems like there aren't enough hours in the day, you know? i agree that things could get boring if you never have to work, but i think i would get used to it. i could be more social, do more, see more, travel more! you know, if i had the financial stability to go along with it!
I became a stay at home partner about a year ago, due to the stresses of a high powered job and no time for myself. TBH, I was told by so many people that I'd get bored after a short time of doing not a lot, but to date I'm not. There's so much I want to do and so much that I have done. There's still not enough time to fit everything in!!!!! :D
Beautiful piccie once again!
Oh, I feel the exact same way! Everything you said struck such a chord.
Lovely bird picture!
Trust me, you wouldn't get bored.
I'm in my 50s and just a couple of years ago received the opportunity to be a 'stay at home' grandma, of course, I'm not a big 'consumer' either, very frugal, food, household items, oh, and that yarn and fibre but I've even cut back on those purchases (it's not like I don't already have plenty) so all in all, it's worked out nicely.
ok. I love it. never bored.
Love the photo!
what a great captured moment! you can almost see their teacups...
my MIL says only boring people get bored. so you must be one exciting person!
i'm glad you enjoyed your time off and thank you for sharing it with us!
I also stay at home and homeschool my kids ...but it's true that I sometimes wish I had a "career"(that paid me real money) and was able to say in simple terms "this is what I do"...the grass can be greener at times!.....but yes I'm grateful to be able to be with my husband and kids so much and have the flexibility that we do.
What a treat--so many blue jays all at once! I miss the sight of those...we don't have the sweet birds here in Norway. Glad you had a nice break--always good for the body and soul. It sounds like you have a good balance of work and pursuits. For nearly two years I've been on a creative path that's been taking me to great artistic highs and meeting wonderful people--I feel very blessed. My DH is an IT programmer/consultant, it can be stressful--he dreams of early retirement--LOL! But life is never boring...it's always interesting. I never understood how people could ever feel bored when life is so big and interesting all the time! Thanks for visiting...We had a FAB time in London! Now resting travel-weary feet and doing lots of laundry--LOL! Happy weekend ((HUGS))
i feel like i could have written this one! i have a job that adds enough money to the pot that we don't have to worry but i'd surely rather be knitting, reading, attemting to make art and writing!
such a good photo, btw!
It's the dilemma of working women the world over. We love our jobs, but that takes us away from other pursuits. I too would prefer to spend the day reading, running and knitting.
I often wish I could switch the work/free tim ratio - 2 days a week at work and 5 day weekends would suit so much better!! Love your bird tea time photo
I saw these images on Flickr and never got around to commenting. Such a very cool shot of the jays!
Like you, I have so many other things that define me (and that I enjoy) than just my job. And while I do long for more time to pursue those things, I can't even imagine not doing my job. I guess I'm very lucky in that respect. So like you, I don't think I'd get bored doing all those other things, but at the same time, not being able to do research would just leave another hole that needed filling. That elusive idea of balance...what a struggle!
What exquisite birds! They really are lovely.
i love the picture, your shoot is so real... and i agree with your opinion about work....i usually love spend my free time with my hobbies, but probably i love them so much just because they are just hobby....!
I love those little birds. Wouldn't retirement be perfect?!
Your birds are so cute, i agree they look as though they are having a good gossip too. I agree with your thoughts on work, I'd much rather stay at home and knit, stitch or garden. Jane x
Oh my...I love this photograph so much....I hope your find your short path to retirement.
I don't think I would get bored either. I recently returned to work part time after 5 years as an SAHM so that was (and still is) very busy. I loved it and never got bored, just ready for change. If you have lots of outside interests, you will always fill your time!
Raina, that is such a beautiful picture, they do look like their chatting over a cup of tea. I used to have a corporate job but I really enjoy the life I have now, yes we have to cut back on some things but I have so much peace of mind and time to do what I love, I don't think I'll get bored of that. Being in a corporate environment had the uncanny ability to help me learn who I really was and to define myself based on what I loved at heart.
I love those little birds!
i can't decide if i am more impressed with the beauty of the wee birds or your ability to capture them so well? : )
I don't think doing the things you love is ever gonna be boring, sometimes it is hard not to work 9-5, mon-fri cos that is what is expected of you.
(Hmm i'm trying to say that it takes courage to stand out from the crowd, too)
What beautiful pictures! I miss blue jays! Re: safeway buns...we are like minded! I've started mashing and rubbing them on my face in the moring and night-husband is not too thrilled...-I really think I'm on to something!! I'll let you know how it goes!!!!
Re-entry after a holiday is difficult!
Although I think there is SOME adjustment after retirement, I think it could be quite fulfilling for a creative person like you -- somebody with ideas and plans.
And, no, your job doesn't define you; it's just a means to an end.
Great capture!
hello! thank you for commenting, so that you could introduce me to your beautiful blog.
what beautiful blue jays. x
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