Ah that dreaded question a retiree, especially a newly minted young one gets asked every now and then, usually by those still in the rat race.
Now, I have started to not dread these, or read too much into the meaning and intent.
Why? Because I know the person asking cannot understand what it feels like to be in my situation. Sometimes, people cannot believe I can live off my investments at this age. They think I am lying and just saying something to save my own face or ego. And for those who actually believe, they still have other insecurities about my situation, thinking something is wrong. LOL
So, no point being upset or defensive. It's a matter of time these same people will retire and then they will understand. Hopefully not when they are too old and frail lol.
So what's my answer then?
Instead of stressing myself to think about what to say or think hard about what I actually already planned to do today, I will simply answer "I am going to enjoy life today"
That's the best and quick answer that I can just roll it off my tongue anytime and not be stressed.
I am not lying at all.
I am really going to enjoy my life today and every other todays.
Why?
Because whatever I plan to do, it's my choice and my freedom. I don't have to answer anyone, I don't have to tell anyone the details of each item I plan to do today. Maybe I will tell someone if that person is really keen, but TBH, whoever that ask the original question, aren't keen in the details of what I plan to do today. They just want to find out if I will be unsure, lost or clueless, so they can tie back to their theory about me in their mind. They are not keen to know me, but I hope over time some will as they grow out of this.
Whatever I plan to do today, it may happen, or I may change my mind. I don't report to a boss, I don't have a hard dateline to complete a task (unless it's a bill I have to pay lol), so I can always flip to other things that appear to be more enjoyable as life. So logically it doesn't make sense for me to explain what exactly I intend to do today in general unless you are going to join me. hehehe
Don't get me wrong, I am not about to live aimlessly and die young due to brain damage.
I have my routines everyday, and I stick to them. Eat well, prepare a solid breakfast, keep things in house tidy, fix broken things, exercise a lot, take a nap when sleepy, watch my investments. Read news, read books, write my journal here. That's my current routine and it's been working fine. Then there will be side things or passion projects, that can be a trip planning, researching on new pair of shoes, checking out renovation ideas for my next apartment etc.
See? I am enjoying life today. that's my answer.
I hope you enjoy yours too
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