The standards I live by now are much lower then before, but that's probably not such a bad thing. My car does not really need to be washed once a week, and gone are the daily cleanings of the kitchen floor. It's probably a good thing that I can't see that well without bi-focals any more.

There are two reasons I do push myself, beyond my personal capabilities. One is that eventually it has to get done, so I take advantage of the days when I have the inclination. The other is because I get "cabin fever" after a while and just need to break loose . . . or I'll go crazy with boredom. I really like being productive and busy.

I plan to pay for it, but I don't always.

Cherie