So it's Friday and it still feels good!
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
Eugene, Oregon
August 18, 2017 9:48am CST
Even though I have been (mostly) retired for several years now, Friday still seems different. I suppose it is an habitual response after working for so many years. Friday was special, even if I was going to work overtime for a few hours on Saturday.
It was the last day of the work week (unless you worked in retail which I have done too.) Friday was sometimes like a big sigh of relief with two days off to rest or do yard work or just be home with your family.
I still feel different on Friday, a bit lighter, a little brighter. Are Fridays different for you than other week days?
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Aug 17
There's nothing special about Friday being retired now except a feeling of where did the week go? It went by fast.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Aug 17
Very true! Every time I turn around, it is garbage day.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 Aug 17
Fridays used to be fun cuz wed get my nieces and nephews for the weekends, but problems started between their dad (my uncle) and their mom plus she got a controlling bf who didnt want my uncles family around "his" kids. So now theyre boring ans make me sad
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Aug 17
Sorry to hear that! Family problems always mess things up when they arise.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic yes they do. Havent seen the kids since January 2nd. And the mom and her bf moved with the kids down south
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
18 Aug 17
I get excited on Fridays because I know church will be here soon, and that's my favorite place to be! =)
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
18 Aug 17
Yes I know what you mean James. Since I always worked Saturday and Sunday anyway, Friday was just another day to make money..
I do so treasure Sundays off now.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Aug 17
I had that experience as well, six days a week in retail (women's shoes) in my 20s, grocery stores earlier.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
18 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic Yes retail demands those weekeneds..
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
18 Aug 17
Even though I'm retired Fridays still have that feeling of weekend anticipation
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Aug 17
It is sort of strange, since every day is a no work (for money at least) day.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Aug 17
It is such a pain when that messes with us I know.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
20 Aug 17
I think these days I am feeling a little different when it is Friday.May be it is because my grandsons come to visit on some Saturdays.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Aug 17
True, but that "Friday" feeling still washes over me each week anyway, oddly.
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@DianneN (246865)
• United States
19 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic Me, too. It's a bit stronger that day.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
19 Aug 17
No, Friday still kind of feels like a relief.
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