A boring day thread

Thank you SueDonim for the jigsaw puzzle link. I've had a busy day so far, and this will be perfect to have a lovely time this afternoon.

I got all my summer clothes out on the spare bed with the intention of getting rid of what I rarely wear. Wearing 20% of your clothes 80% of the time sort of thing. I popped downstairs for a cup of tea and then indecision, apathy and procrastination kicked in. I read my book instead.

Oh I missed it!

The Boat Race I mean. Used to love watching that!

I think days that seem boring or mundane are part and parcel of life. We can’t be busy, occupied and on the go all the time (and I realise for some, being on the go is no longer physically an option).

Usually, I’m quite content to be doing the mundane and some of the things I enjoy doing would, perhaps, be boring to others, i.e. “busy doing nothing”.

Having said all that, there are times when I feel totally fed up with myself and “bored” and can’t motivate myself to settle to anything at all - when I feel like that, I could scream. Again, though, I suppose feeling like that at times is quite normal.

Today, I’ve not done very much at all, been to church, done a couple of squardle puzzles, written a few Easter cards and come on here. If there’s anything of interest on the tv tonight, I might watch that 😁.

Anniebach sorry to hear you are in a nursing home . Hope they are looking after you and there are things for you to do . And the food and company is good.

Btw nigella is night scented stock

Nigella damascena is otherwise known as love in a mist.
Night scented stock is Matthiola longipetala.

Whiff thank you, so kind. I chose to move to the nursing home, rheumatoid arthritis from toes to shoulders, through the Covid lockdowns I had to live off Liquid food, no meals on wheels, no carers available. Was to have replacements hip and knee but Covid brought long delays.
I decided enough, my younger daughter and son in law had a barn renovated into a bungalow for me but I wanted to stay near my grandchildren, the three in full time employment but I had promised their mother, my darling elder daughter I would care for them.
I chose a nursing home about 20 miles from them, a private
nursing home and I am happy here. Staff are great , nurses, carers, kitchen , laundry, gardeners all . The gardens are beautiful, many activities.
I was born and attended school four miles from where I live now, feel I have come home

I can have many boring days, from being a very lively person, my 24/7 caring has really impacted on my life. BUT this is the way it is.... I have deliveries by Morrisons or Tesco, so shopping is sorted. I love reading and friends keep me supplied with suggestions for books. Sometimes I sit here and think I'm bored but really I could probably do with a nap! To keep my energy going. I could find something to do, a very small garden to look after, organise some friends to provide support so I can go out for a couple of hours once a week, and I have just organised a 4 night holiday while a friend who will stay with my husband. We met when we were 17! First holiday for 4 years. It is not bliss, but it is what it is. Also I am finding that little pleasures as' avocado on toast, mushrooms on toast etc for breakfast just mean a lot to me. I have to say my husband is a wonderful patient. So I have it easy. I do look at how hard it is for other people. I love photography but not able to do this as I used to... but I still try. Plus I do have a network of friends who will be there for us. We are so lucky. But I still get in the doldrums, at 74 I expected more life, but that has not happened... and I have to go with it.

merlotgran

Come on, Cambridge!

Yes a very good win! Not a boring day as we were at a reception on the Tames to watch the race, plus the other 3. All won by Cambridge!

Sorry not boring enough. I promise to have a boring day tomorrow.

A slightly boring day here of cutting back shrubs so we can see the wood from the trees! We uncovered a flowering cherry that we didn’t know was there and I’m hoping it will grow now. Our backs are aching now, we have overdone it but have a sense of satisfaction and a job well done. We lifted some large bags of bark and that really did our backs a bit so resting after showers while watching Tom Hanks on bbc1.

sue421

I can have many boring days, from being a very lively person, my 24/7 caring has really impacted on my life. BUT this is the way it is.... I have deliveries by Morrisons or Tesco, so shopping is sorted. I love reading and friends keep me supplied with suggestions for books. Sometimes I sit here and think I'm bored but really I could probably do with a nap! To keep my energy going. I could find something to do, a very small garden to look after, organise some friends to provide support so I can go out for a couple of hours once a week, and I have just organised a 4 night holiday while a friend who will stay with my husband. We met when we were 17! First holiday for 4 years. It is not bliss, but it is what it is. Also I am finding that little pleasures as' avocado on toast, mushrooms on toast etc for breakfast just mean a lot to me. I have to say my husband is a wonderful patient. So I have it easy. I do look at how hard it is for other people. I love photography but not able to do this as I used to... but I still try. Plus I do have a network of friends who will be there for us. We are so lucky. But I still get in the doldrums, at 74 I expected more life, but that has not happened... and I have to go with it.

Sue421💐

loopyloo

Fancythat, are you in Birmingham?

No!

woodenspoon

A slightly boring day here of cutting back shrubs so we can see the wood from the trees! We uncovered a flowering cherry that we didn’t know was there and I’m hoping it will grow now. Our backs are aching now, we have overdone it but have a sense of satisfaction and a job well done. We lifted some large bags of bark and that really did our backs a bit so resting after showers while watching Tom Hanks on bbc1.

That's not at all boring!
It's productive, well done.

I did cook dinner 🙂

J52

merlotgran

Come on, Cambridge!

Yes a very good win! Not a boring day as we were at a reception on the Tames to watch the race, plus the other 3. All won by Cambridge!

Least said, soonest mended. ☹

You can tell how boring my day has been when I tell you that I’m excited right now because it’s raining! 😂

I have very mixed days and sometimes the same sort of day is what I want and at other times I am bored by it!! So , my first problem is besides other things I have a very bad back, and can wake up intending to do something but end up struggling just to get through the day and nothing I want done. So if I feel ok and the weather is good I ignore the jobs and go out while I can.

So then a day like today is not boring, just about doing what I can manage and being pleased no one else can see the mess here! The excitement of the day today is a choice between managing to get all the pots washed dried and put away, so that the kitchen looks tidy , and trying to do some filing and throwing paperwork away. Here I have managed to do quite a bit, but you wouldnt think so if you saw the room, it looks no tidier than when I started.

I am also quite pleased with making a dinner using up lots of bits and pieces and clearing space in the fridge. Have you fallen asleep yet with the tale of my boring day?

Anniebach that sounds a lovely situation where you are and it's good to know you're happy there - and near your grandchildren.

Morning Anniebach it was lovely to read about your nursing home. I'm so pleased for you that you are comfortable there and able to enjoy your days. I have clear memories of how difficult life was for you during lockdown. And like me, you were newly bereaved of a beloved adult child. Thinking of you. Sending you a hug.

Boring old Aldi this morning but it’s got to be done. ☹️

sue421 I could have written your post especially how simple things like a tasty breakfast is so satisfying.

Like you I’m very grateful for the help and support I do have for my husband but sometimes I do miss the freedom to just pop to the shops for a pint of milk whenever I run out. However I accept this is part of my life too and I wouldn’t have it any other way at present.

All my best wishes to you and to your husband.

I squirted the ketchup on to the plate before the fried egg and bread roll. Usually the ketchup goes on the top.

Caleo

I squirted the ketchup on to the plate before the fried egg and bread roll. Usually the ketchup goes on the top.

😂