Why can I not switch off, like, EVER?
(Exhausted) Ritu 2019
Does what it says on the box…
Need to chill out, yet somehow I find something else that NEEDs doing, every time!
For Linda’s #1LinerWeds challenge.
Musings and memories, words and wisdom… of a working family woman
21 Aug 2019 50 Comments
by Ritu in #1linerweds, #onelinerwednesday Tags: #1linerweds, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Linda G Hill, One Liner Wednesday, tired
Why can I not switch off, like, EVER?
(Exhausted) Ritu 2019
Does what it says on the box…
Need to chill out, yet somehow I find something else that NEEDs doing, every time!
For Linda’s #1LinerWeds challenge.
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Jennie
Aug 24, 2019 @ 03:43:49
It never stops. Relaxing is nearly impossible with family, because there is always something that needs to be done. Sigh!
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Ritu
Aug 24, 2019 @ 09:55:58
Always, Jennie.. Don’t I know!!!
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Jennie
Aug 24, 2019 @ 13:24:12
😍
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willowdot21
Aug 21, 2019 @ 17:16:54
We all do Sis 💜💜
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 17:33:55
You know, sis ❤
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willowdot21
Aug 21, 2019 @ 17:50:20
💜💜
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Erika Kind
Aug 21, 2019 @ 16:18:12
So many wonderful things we can do. Blessed our enthusiasm for so much… it can be challenging but better than being challenged by boredom and un unfulfilled life, right?
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 16:23:16
True, Sis, until you work yoursekf to the ground…
It’s recharge time…
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Erika Kind
Aug 21, 2019 @ 19:33:08
Even too much of the healthiest thing is unhealthy eventually… lol!
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 19:34:54
Precisely!
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Erika Kind
Aug 21, 2019 @ 19:35:28
So stick to your recharge plans, sis 😉
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John Holton
Aug 21, 2019 @ 16:16:02
That’s when you say “screw everything!” and go to bed. Even if you’re at work.
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 16:22:29
Luckily we’re still on summer break. I did. I spent pretty much all day in bed, snoozing and reading!
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John W. Howell
Aug 21, 2019 @ 15:46:40
Yeah, Type A personalities are like that.
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 15:47:48
Must be me then 😬
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John W. Howell
Aug 21, 2019 @ 21:04:03
Um…yes.
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syl65
Aug 21, 2019 @ 15:11:51
Sometimes there is simply too much going on and if we can’t find that switch then we make our own. Hope can have at least a smidgen of relaxation Sister 💜
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 15:18:38
I managed an early soak in the bath Brother, and have paid in my bed all day Reading and snoozing, while the kids play with their friends in the bikes it computer… Not disturbing me. . think that’s been a switch off day!
I’ll still have to cook dinner, but it’s all good ⭐
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syl65
Aug 21, 2019 @ 15:26:46
Glad the switch is off for a while Sister and it’s all good 👍🏽
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 15:45:04
😁 thanks Brother
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syl65
Aug 21, 2019 @ 16:42:42
You’re welcome Sister 😀
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J-Dub
Aug 21, 2019 @ 15:04:36
If only … that’d be amazing
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 15:16:48
Wouldn’t it just?
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Dan Antion
Aug 21, 2019 @ 13:20:04
Yep, also nodding along. We need to find the master switch.
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 13:22:38
I’m scrabbling madly, looking for it…
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Laura
Aug 21, 2019 @ 13:13:58
Oh boy, I’m betting every single one of us is nodding along with this one. The worst is when I finally fall into bed, convinced I’ve done what I can for the day, only to wake up at 2am thinking of that one thing I forgot. That really really needed to get done. Sheesh.
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 13:17:40
Had a night like that last night, to too it off… Followed by a dream in my small gap of sleep that wasn’t pleasant, meaning I didn’t sleep the rest of the night. I can feel the headache starting…
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Michele Jones
Aug 21, 2019 @ 12:20:29
Isn’t that the truth. It seems that happens to everyone.
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 12:45:22
Why do we do it to ourselves??
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Michele Jones
Aug 21, 2019 @ 12:48:54
It’s just the way we seem to be wired. Always in a hurry. Too many demands. Not enough time. I think we all need a day.
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 12:50:14
It seems the way of life nowadays…
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bikerchick57
Aug 21, 2019 @ 11:37:34
Ritu, you need a spa day…by yourself. No husband, no kids, no things to do. Make time. Oh, and instead of green tea, have a glass of wine with your spa. I think you may be able to relax then.
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 11:56:50
I do! I do! I do! It’s just not that easy to sort out… 😢
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weggieboy
Aug 21, 2019 @ 10:04:28
I thought retirement would be a time of rest, but learned on Day 1 it just is a time to hurry up to do all the things I wanted to do when I was younger! No moss grows on me.
Also, I hated taking naps when I was a little guy, but I learned in later life those naps are welcome and restorative. I let my body tell me when I need one, then doze off. On weaking, I’m ready to run a foot race again, figuratively speaking!
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 10:14:49
I rarely get a change to.let my body tell me what it needs. Getting better at trying to hear it, though.
Today, I’ve already had a hot bubble bath and am sat with my green tea and book, ready for a day of reading and nothingness… I hope!
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Carol Anne
Aug 21, 2019 @ 09:16:18
Take 5 minutes today! Just 5! xo
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 09:21:39
I’m actually running myself a bath right now… At 9.15 am.
Kids are still asleep. Hubby is at work.
And I feel kinda down. 😟
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Carol Anne
Aug 21, 2019 @ 09:24:16
Big hugs, a bath will help 🥰
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 10:15:07
Thank you lovely 💜
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joylennick
Aug 21, 2019 @ 08:59:20
Your Pops sounds a great character. I know you love him dearly. Love is all! x
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 09:05:36
He is indeed. 🥰
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OIKOS™-Publishing
Aug 21, 2019 @ 08:36:58
I want to bring you to something different, Sis.
Here’s a nice online article about a new study on pubescent. These are said to be similar to monkeys. Always looking for a strong experience. Lol
Sorry, only in German available, but the translator works fine. Best wishes, Michael
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 08:49:52
Lol! I agree that they are like monkeys!!!
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OIKOS™-Publishing
Aug 21, 2019 @ 08:58:40
Half as bad, then at least you come to other thoughts, Sis. Lol
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 08:59:02
😁
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OIKOS™-Publishing
Aug 21, 2019 @ 09:22:00
😁 Keep calm, keep cool, keep funny! 😁
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robertawrites235681907
Aug 21, 2019 @ 08:07:30
You need to be away from your home to really relax Ritu. I have finally started to chill 5 days in.
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 08:48:51
I wish it were that simple, Robbie. But to be honest, even when we’re away, it’s never relaxing!
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joylennick
Aug 21, 2019 @ 07:39:02
You’ll be like it when you’re eighty…Trust me, I know, Ritu..I feel I should be shawled and rocking in a corner, but it’s like a perpetual itch hat needs scratching,.Though retired, I never finish everything I want to each day. The mirror confirms my age but I still don’t believe it…Onwards and upwards. Hugs x
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2019 @ 08:48:11
Onwards and upwards indeed!
Reminds me of my Pops. He loves to dance. He’s a fantastic Bhangra dancer and, at weddings, will be the first on and last off. Younger dancers can’t keep up with him. Then when he watches a video he says “Ih God, I look ridiculous. An old man jumping around. When I dance, though, I feel 21.”
It keeps him young. Admittedly, he’s slowing down, but that mentality is still there 🥰
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