What's your life too frickin' short for?

[Asterion]

I was in the supermarket earlier, realising that I need to clean a load of windows at home which I've been putting off. I've been dithering over buying a bucket and getting some of those microfibre cloths to do the windows with, because everyone says they're fab and it would save the planet.

And then I thought to myself - life's too frickin' short. So I bought a load of spray window cleaner and some paper towels, and actually cleaned the windows, instead of the constant fussing about "Oh I should use warm soapy water and save the dolphins", or whatever.

What's your life too frickin' short for atm?

@thriftyhen

Television. As a no TV household, I have never understood how people can waste whole evenings of their lives sitting in front of it.

I'm Curious how you fill your time?

Make up, dyeing hair, uncomfortable shoes, rubbish books or films, boring people.

@Purplecatshopaholic

Soo many people not doing much ironing. Woo hoo, I have found my tribe, lol. Oh, and yes, doing a job you hate - life is defo too short for that. Just left mine for a whole host of reasons as it was making me ill - interview on Monday for new one, so cross everything for me please MN

Best of luck! I did the same. Finished yesterday - new job in a week's time.

Wearing skirts , dresses, tights and high heels

Best of luck Purplecatshopaholic

Making kids birthday cakes - they take hours cost a fortune and the kids prefer the shop bought ones anyway!

Pairing socks

Don't do ironing
Don't clean windows
Don't really give a shit about dust or any cleaning really
Detest cooking from scratch, been there done that
Weeding in the garden, see above about not giving a shit
Being nice to family members I actively dislike, life's too short
Having a tidy car, or even a clean car
Worrying about what neighbours think as I schlep out in my pyjamas

In fact I think I've become very selfish in my 50's and I rather like it.

Relationships with people who don’t deserve me.

Makes me sound a bit self absorbed, but I put way to much effort into those who don’t actually care. Since I’ve stopped doing the main of efforts, I’ve lost a lot of friendships but I’m happier.

Also... laundry. That washing machine might as well not exist in this house.

@BoulangerieBabs Sounds absolutely perfect tbh! You're my inspiration:))

I also don't iron.
But I have ironing spray for the bed covers. Put the bed cover on. Spray it and smooth it. Looks better than not ironing it. Magic!

Anyway my life's too short is physically going to the supermarket. I can't be arsed unless I'm desperate. Now that there are lots of slots available, online shopping all the way. Amazon Prime Now is great. Wait until I've got a bit enough shop and it can be there a few hours later. Game changer!

Grating cheese - I now buy pre grated and it’s a game changer.

Ditto pre chopped onion and peppers.

Fiddling around with smelly garlic, I’ve just used garlic infused olive oil for years (thank you Nigella)

Making mayonnaise! Failed 3 times and quit for life

I’m on the fence about whether it’s worth learning to poach eggs, should i? Or just used a peeled boiled one instead

To spend time with people I don't really like or go to social events to be polite.....loving lockdown in this respect and won't be restarting it. Just need to find a polite way of saying fuck off you bore me!

Another ironing!

@midsomermurderess

Foaming, at extraordinary length, on here about whether I should report someone for something, oh anything, I don't like and based on scanty facts.

Like Council Housing officers?

Make up. I might occasionally stick on some eyeliner if I'm going out in the evening but that's about it.

Ironing!

@ImEatingVeryHealthilyOhYes

I’m on the fence about whether it’s worth learning to poach eggs, should i? Or just used a peeled boiled one instead

I butter a couple of silicone muffin cases, crack the eggs into them and place them in a pan. I then pour boiling kettle water into the pan up to about half way up the cases, put the lid on and boil or simmer for about 4 and a half minutes. I do this because I can't for the life of me make soft boiled eggs!

queuing

I also can't be arsed with ironing. I don't even own an iron!

Baby/toddler classes. Never did them even before COVID. They sound dull.

Also can't be bothered with what other people think of me or my parenting - which really aggravates both my mother and my Step-MIL.

So ironing, caring what others think of us, and makeup seem to be the winners

Stripping wallpaper, found this out today!
Professionals coming next week to do it for me, take my money!!

Ironing (obvs).

Being in a mood. Some happy music and a dance around the house never fails to lift my spirits!

Feeling bad about slobbing around. Netflix and takeaway is a legitimate hobby.

@vixb1 ironing spray?? Do tell!!

Ironing, I have found my people! Neighbour was genuinely horrified I don't iron our bedsheets.

Dusting and hoovering, was gifted a roomba 2nd hand and it has changed my life. Now I just watch the little guy whirr around.

Cleaning the oven (maybe once a year if that?)

Living with arseholes.