Do you ever get bored?
Many people ask me this because I am an empty-nester and don’t have a job. I often volunteer to look after my grandkids or stay with my elder daughter, but I still have no fixed responsibilities to occupy my daytime.
But I am never bored. I learned long ago to amuse myself. I like my own company. There are many ways to pass my time pleasantly without turning to board games, which are not a solitary pursuit.
Growing up, first I used to watch my grandfather playing solitaire with a real deck of cards for hours. And later my father playing solitaire on his computer ( pc). So I’ve inherited this talent to have a good time with myself as company.
Blogging, reading or playing games on my phone are a few of my pass times. So who has the time to get bored?

Your prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “board/bored.”Use one, or use them both for bonus points. Enjoy!
Written for Linda’s SoCS- Bored/ Board
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sounds like you’re doing it right!
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Thanks a lot Beth.
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Blogging alone keeps one very occupied
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Yes, that’s enough by itself
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Absolutely Sadje. There is always something positive and empowering to engage in. So, who has time to be bored? Great message! 🤩🌺😍
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Thanks a lot Kym. Yes, you’re absolutely right.
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I’ve been retired almost two years and rarely have been bored. Maybe a few cold winter days, but never for long. There’s too much of life to enjoy, even as a single person. Enjoy your family, friends and solitude!
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Absolutely right Mary. Thanks
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I’m with you, I try to stay busy no matter what. Having a lot of free time doesn’t have to equate to being bored. 🙂
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Absolutely right Sylvia. Thanks 🙏🏼
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I’m the same way. There are so many things I want to do or read that I don’t get bored. Sometimes it take me awhile to get started doing the things, but when I do I’m pretty absorbed in it. 🙂
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That’s great Barbra. Why C be dependent upon others.
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This week’s prompt is FOR ME!!! Another great one Sadje!
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Thanks a lot Dawn
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Right you are Sadje, well said. There is much richness in making use of time with fun and or other mental challenges.
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Thank you so much Suzette! I fully agree with you. 😻💖
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👍💖
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Try WorldOfSolitaire.com. They have hundreds of games. My favorites are Klondike (draw 3) and Canfield (draw 3, relaxed).
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I like them both and I have many card games on my phone. My favorite used to be Hoyle board games for PC, when I used to have one.
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I agree. Though I was often bored as a child, I never am now!
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Children need more stimulation than adults. My grandchildren need constant entertainment
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I am rarely bored. Maybe because I daydream when nothing else is happening.
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How cool! 👍🏼
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Great thoughts
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Thanks Anita
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You are most welcome
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Being able to amuse yourself is a wonderful quality. I’m holding off on retirement a little bit longer. I need my plan B up & running to keep occupied somehow.
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It sure is. And blogging provides an excellent entertainment!
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There are always too many wonderful things in life to get bored, but I guess it helps when you have such a positive outlook on the world. You’re incredible! ^_^ Keep having adventures, Sadje!
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Thank you so much Joyce.
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You’re welcome.
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I totally agree with you, Sadje–I’ve never been bored in my life!! And I used to play “real” solitaire with cards too! Since I didn’t fit in well with anyone, I learned to be my own best friend and acquire interests–I practically lived in books! Blessings to you today–I enjoy your posts😊
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Long time ago, I used to do that too. But when kids were small they would take the cards, write on them or add them to their toys. I still am a book worm.
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There’s no time for boredom, too much to do! Just as you write, Sadje. So true.
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Exactly right my friend
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Indeed, and agreed.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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I am not really bored… Until and unless i have my internet😂
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Yes, internet has become an essential part of our lives.
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You sound like a Mum =D She essentially lives on her own, but she’s also never gets bored. She doesn’t have time too!
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That’s good Lolsy.
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Hubby used to get bored, but now he’s found hobbies and is always busy
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That’s best.
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Often folks believe that empty nesters and retire folk have all the time in the world.
But we do have our own responsiblities and just because we have the ablitiy to choose what we do does not mean we can be called upon to fill in or do what others think we have time for.
We have earned the right to choose how we use our ‘free time’ 😀
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You’re so right Jules.
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🙂
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I’m with you Sadje! Bored? It’s not a word in my vocab but I dream of it.. lol 😂
My dad plays solitaire every day. He can barely see!
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I love playing card games and now there are so many new types of solitaire games. Thanks.
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I do too but I never find the time. that’s my goal next year.. oh good to know. Any you’ve found with ginormous cards? ( my dad is near blind)..🥲
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I don’t think I have. If you look on the play store perhaps you can find one?
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My mom HATED if we ever said we were bored. She would say, “Well, I’LL give you something to do,” and of course it was never anything pleasant. We would end up cleaning our rooms or doing other chores. It was not our ideal cure for the boredom we were “suffering” from.
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Haha! It was a just remedy!
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I have Sadje, so I’m not bored.
Many fresh posts, flowing through my reader, all the day.
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Haha! Thanks Lokesh! Not so many, max 3 on week days, except for Monday! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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I visit wordpress once a week. So there’s a different story from my side.
Thanks for the clarification.
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Thanks for reading my posts
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I’ve never been one to get bored. I enjoy my own company and solitude. I can always read or write. I do know people who have to constantly be on the go or they’re bored. It’s exhausting.
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Oh yes, very right. Being happy with our own company is a big blessing.
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It is!
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🙏🏼👍🏼
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My mother threw me into the library as a kid. That’s where I spent many hours of my childhood growing up. I’m my own best friend T.T
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That’s good for you don’t rely on others to entertain you
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Superb
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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