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Do other retirees here have any such goals that they feel are almost mandatory? Please no financial discussion here.
Original post is 'goals that feel are almost mandatory...'
I am not quite yet retired, but, I feel that 'planning' is necessary. So, my preliminary planning, these are items I feel I need to work on in pre-retirement into retirement (in other words probably should not all be completely put off until retirement).
-plan for retirement
-finalize making all records electronic (most, but, not all decluttering is finished and this is left).
-repaint the interior of my house (I do better work than a contractor).
-read the classics (I haven't been a big reader and not that much was required via my biz degree, etc.).
-landscaping / gardening...
-involvement with animal charity (tbd)
-update my will, etc.
-staying alive (gym, supplements, diet, etc.).
Items I don't feel are mandatory, but, I would dabble in
-domestic and international travel
-write a book
-teach
-various classes
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I wish hopeful endeavors and aspirations and intended achievements had a much less crude name than 'bucket list'. I find 'bucket list' awfully crude and unappealing for important achievements or goals and personal interests that enhance life.
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They speak Ecclesiastic Latin in the Vatican. A whole different pronunciation than Restored Classical Latin, which is what I am studying. Sort of like us trying to speak and understand Medieval English.
Probably the best place to find Latin speakers is at universities, the internet, and other nerds. An attraction to Latin is that it is considered a "dead language", meaning that no current society speaks it as their native tongue. What that means is that anything written in Latin will mean the same today as it did two millennia ago and two millennia into the future. We all know how fast our own language is changing. Latin doesn't. What you write today will mean what you write and it will not change anytime in the future. Maybe the reason that there is so much Latin in the legal and medical fields.
Start with Hans H. Ørberg's Lingva Latina Per Se Illvstrata, Pars I, Familia Romana. Except for the copyright page and the back cover, the entire book is in Latin. The context and side notes give everything needed to understand what is on each page, and it builds chapter to chapter. There are some YouTube recordings of each chapter by Luke Ranieri of the polýMATHY channel. Sort of like a “Dick and Jane” book of our kindergarten years.
Concentrating on Slow Waltz and Cha Cha primarily. Tango is a long-term project. My problem is that I've been a scientist/technician/nerd my whole life and think structured and concrete; over-analyze everything. Tango has a huge element of improvisation, which is difficult with my current mindset. I have time...the rest of my life to work on it.
The learning of dance sounds like fun and a challenge based on your analytical mindset. I’m the same way too.
I've read that dance movement is protective against dementia.
My late father (cancer, age 87) was winning ballroom dance contests into his 60s with his much-younger girlfriend. Completely mentally sharp until his last day.
I think ballroom dancing would be great but don't women wear dresses and heels for it? I can't even stand in heels. Odd to picture dancing in jeans and hiking shoes!
I've read that dance movement is protective against dementia.
My late father (cancer, age 87) was winning ballroom dance contests into his 60s with his much-younger girlfriend. Completely mentally sharp until his last day.
I think ballroom dancing would be great but don't women wear dresses and heels for it? I can't even stand in heels. Odd to picture dancing in jeans and hiking shoes!
I just heard about that too. Saw a video by a neurologist-surgeon that showed how movement (of any kind) is actually more beneficial to preventing dementia, than the recommended bridge-playing or crossword puzzles. It takes more brain "power" to regulate movement, than sedentary activities, so keeps the brain active and engaged. Plus it helps with balance. If we needed even MORE motivation to exercise, lol.
Go ahead and dance in your jeans/boots. Doesn't have to be ballroom. Sheesh, I haven't worn heels since the 80s and not starting now.
I've read that dance movement is protective against dementia.
My late father (cancer, age 87) was winning ballroom dance contests into his 60s with his much-younger girlfriend. Completely mentally sharp until his last day.
I think ballroom dancing would be great but don't women wear dresses and heels for it? I can't even stand in heels. Odd to picture dancing in jeans and hiking shoes!
You're out west now...take up line dancing !
Or learn the Texas two step...from simple to complex.
You're out west now...take up line dancing !
Or learn the Texas two step...from simple to complex.
A staff member at a guest ranch tried to teach me Texas two step once, after a lot of wine and new altitude. His opinion, "Ma'am, you are kinetically challenged."
[quote=Sand&Salt;62614221...It takes more brain "power" to regulate movement, than sedentary activities, so keeps the brain active and engaged. Plus it helps with balance. If we needed even MORE motivation to exercise, lol.
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I've also seen that people with Parkinson's and such are much more able to walk and move to rhythm than without. Same as dementia people often remember song but not words. I saw that at my former job.
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