I work FT, run the house, have 3 SEN DC, a lazy DH (but that's a whole separate thread). I need to have a clean, tidy and orderly house for a calm and rested mind and to be able to function day to day.
Lately, I find that I don't want to go out out. If I being honest, I have no interest in the theatre/museums/art/shopping days/night clubs/rowdy pubs. I find spas too expensive for what they often are (a glorified swimming pool with a dressing thrown in). I don't mind the cinema occasionally but there generally isn't much I like in terms of new films. I enjoy the gym (and go alone) and working out.
I enjoy weekends pottering around in my house or garden if sunny. I find getting jobs done - big and small - quite pleasing and satisfying. Lately, its very rare I don't have anything to do job-wise at home/working through my never-ending to-do list.
My close friend however has other ideas. She is (happily) a single mum and wants to be out out all the time. I don't know how she has the money for it all but that's not business. She expects me to give her a lot of time, especially at the weekends. The weekends I have DC, house to sort/catch up from in the week, I need/want time to myself, there are jobs in doors, food shopping to sort, family & relatives to see.
2 years ago I was the life and sole of any party. Now I ache, I have less energy, I cant drink as much as I used to, I'm tired more. I am 52.
have I turned into a bore ?