I was very busy with job, family and children for the past few decades. "Enjoyment" was too luxurious for me as I had to work day and night .
"Pastimes" and "hobbies" had never come across my mind. To me it's absurd and "sinful" to think about it since time was not even sufficient to carry out the main task at hand.
You are right to say that I had missed a lot of "good things" in life (going to movies, shopping sprees, food extravaganza, traveling abroad...). But there's no regret. I accepted it as part of the reality of life; while you set your mind to achieve your goals, there's bound to be some sacrifices you have to make. Life is always fair. You have to pay a price for everything.
Now a retiree, I am glad that my life's struggle is over. Time is completely at my disposal. "All play and no work" is the "bonus" at this moment to make up for what I could have missed in the past.
For once, I can do something "just" for leisure and relaxation without feeling guilty that this portion of the time and money could be better spent for family and children.
Hobbies, pastimes and enjoyments are not any more luxuries to me.
For once, I can do something "just" for leisure and relaxation without feeling guilty that this portion of the time and money could be better spent for family and children.
Hobbies, pastimes and enjoyments are not any more luxuries to me.
At last I am waving goodbye to my "dull Jack" image....
