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Dear KT1909, We are kindred spirits! I am the person who started this thread originally. I too work long hours and have a long commute, plus a house and yard to keep up and by the end of my work days have no desire to get out and do much. I do fil...
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I agree and thanks for your reply. I am currently exploring some volunteer opportunities too. It is amazing to me that even when I join groups and offer up my time, that often the leadership of the group does not take me up on the offer. Even volu...
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Thanks for your reply. Your situation sounds very similar to mine and reassures me that I am not such an odd ball after all! I don't feel unhappy with my current situation, but do wonder if I can sustain it in the long run. Thanks again!
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I have not totally discounted the notion of moving. I have to find the energy to do so though. Selling your home, keeping it "perfect" for the showings...packing up and moving...that takes lots of energy. I am working up to that I think and maybe ...
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Would love to hear others thoughts on this topic... I work full time as a nurse so I have a lot of social interaction there, but am not socially active with co-workers as very few are: 1. single and 2. over 50. I live out in the country, alone. I do...
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Dear KT1909, We are kindred spirits! I am the person who started this thread originally. I too work long hours and have a long commute, plus a house and yard to keep up and by the end of my work days have no desire to get out and do much. I do fil...
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I agree and thanks for your reply. I am currently exploring some volunteer opportunities too. It is amazing to me that even when I join groups and offer up my time, that often the leadership of the group does not take me up on the offer. Even volu...
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Thanks for your reply. Your situation sounds very similar to mine and reassures me that I am not such an odd ball after all! I don't feel unhappy with my current situation, but do wonder if I can sustain it in the long run. Thanks again!
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I have not totally discounted the notion of moving. I have to find the energy to do so though. Selling your home, keeping it "perfect" for the showings...packing up and moving...that takes lots of energy. I am working up to that I think and maybe ...
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Would love to hear others thoughts on this topic... I work full time as a nurse so I have a lot of social interaction there, but am not socially active with co-workers as very few are: 1. single and 2. over 50. I live out in the country, alone. I do...
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Dear KT1909, We are kindred spirits! I am the person who started this thread originally. I too work long hours and have a long commute, plus a house and yard to keep up and by the end of my work days have no desire to get out and do much. I do fil...
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I agree and thanks for your reply. I am currently exploring some volunteer opportunities too. It is amazing to me that even when I join groups and offer up my time, that often the leadership of the group does not take me up on the offer. Even volu...
1
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4041
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Thanks for your reply. Your situation sounds very similar to mine and reassures me that I am not such an odd ball after all! I don't feel unhappy with my current situation, but do wonder if I can sustain it in the long run. Thanks again!
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I have not totally discounted the notion of moving. I have to find the energy to do so though. Selling your home, keeping it "perfect" for the showings...packing up and moving...that takes lots of energy. I am working up to that I think and maybe ...
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3595
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Would love to hear others thoughts on this topic... I work full time as a nurse so I have a lot of social interaction there, but am not socially active with co-workers as very few are: 1. single and 2. over 50. I live out in the country, alone. I do...
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