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17th Oct 2020Shazzan commented on:
"really" making new friends!I recognise this oh so well Lily The only time I socilaised with people outside of the group activity was a lovely water aerobics group I belonged to but then COVID happened and I have had no contact with anyone. We shared a Christmas outing but did not get to the point of exchanging addresses or phone numbers. I loved choir but can't say I made amny friends aquaintances yes. Im more than happy to extend my friendhsip group particularly nw since I have retired.ViewDate:
23rd Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.What about u Patricia where do u live r u retired what hobbies if any how do u fill your time any ideas gratefully received. Am now going to watch the tennis. I love this time of year and as a teacher it always symbolised the end of another academic yearViewDate:
23rd Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.Thanks Patricia - I have found singing and do go to choir once a week which is great fun especially at Christmas time.ViewDate:
23rd Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.I wasn't suggesting I go to bed at six rather that finding something to do after six for my age group in my area almost doesn't exist.ViewDate:
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22nd Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?I was brought up with breakfast and always ensured my own children never left the house without breakfast. However as I age I find I am not hungry upon waking and in fact very rarely eat before 11.00a.m. I don't see any point in eating for the sake of eating if I am not hungry.ViewDate:
22nd Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Worried about MILHI I looked after my parents with the help of my sisters at their home and still held down my full time job. We fought long and hard with the local council, and used every hospital visit to secure social care funding (there are two pots one from the council, one from the hospital) to secure carers. We simply wouldn't allow them to leave hospital without care in place. You have to get the occupational therapist on your side. Once we had secured funding we then tried various companies who provided care until we were happy. We then were on top of every visit to ensure the right people were allocated and they became our regulars. Both my parents have now passed and yes it was a very difficult period of time for us. However it meant they could stay together in their own home. We are still in contact with the carers who looked after my parents who have become like old, lovely friends - but this was after a lot of toads and trial and error. I wish you luck on your journey.ViewDate:
22nd Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Making new friend as you get older.Hi I agree with your sentiments about meeting new people. I do wonder if it is because we have lost the art of making friends. It's such a long time since I have had to make any effort on that score that I find I'm unsure as to how to get started and at other times tend to over talk. These are skills we learned when we were very young and we didn't really judge people. Now after a life time of experiences I find myself too quick to assume things about people and about myself!!!!ViewDate:
22nd Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.Hi there I'm 62 was lucky enough to know what I wanted to do in life and have just recently retired from teaching. I have also travelled extensively, am married have four children and one grandchild. We have recently been overhauling our life, which has been emotionally draining. Downsizing, still trying to buy a flat to live in, while arranging to spend half our life in another country for health reasons. Luckily, I have a very supportive family and circle of friends but still find this time in my life lonely at times. I want to do new things and meet like minded people but am finding this very difficult. I have joined a choir which is fun but in the main it is the evenings I find most trying as most groups or meet ups seem to be during the day. Is there an assumption that once you hit 60 you don't leave one's home after 6 O' clock?ViewDate:
22nd Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
University versus Work ExperienceAs a mother of four and a retired teacher I would say it depends very much on the individual child. Going to uni is not just about studying. It's about growing up and maturing, learning to live away from home and to develop yourself as an individual. Different young people can benefit from this others just seem to grow up and mature wherever they land. If your child is already fairly independent and knows how to stand their ground then the workplace could be a far better place to begin their life's journey especially as many companies will fund them to study part time if they are lucky. Certainly three years in the workplace is a big advantage over those leaving uni with barely any work experience. Then there is an alternative route. My youngest chose to work first, to discover what he didn't want to do in life and then went to uni. For all this generation's moaning they have the most options. LOLViewDate:
22nd Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Is anyone over 50 doing a University degree?Hi there, I returned to study at age 55 to do my masters part time. I thoroughly enjoyed it and loved feeling young surrounded by so many youngsters some of whom I am still in contact with today. So definitely go for it especially as you can now cover the cost with student finance.ViewDate:
8th Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Anybody want to chat?I'd like to chat but I don't think you are on line - did you watch the French Open semi-final - was totally brilliant - I love June when I can feast on all the tennis. But happy to chat about anything....ViewDate:
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8th Jun 2019Shazzan commented on:
Anybody want to chat?anyone on line just wanna chat - getting old? Grandchildren? anything really........ViewDate:
12th Jan 2018Shazzan commented on:
Finding the right senior chat room for youI have just retired feeling isolated have a great family but looking to chat about anything lived in Seattle and Kansas for a few years loved it live in england