I now live in a retirement community, and meals are included in my living arrangements. I have not found this to be something I like all the time. It feels a little like having to go out for all my meals. I usually don't eat breakfast or supper in the dining room. I could, but it gets boring, and I like the food less when do go.
Eating alone is demanding, too. Getting amounts right for a single serving is challenging, or I have have to resign myself to the same or a similar menu for two or three meals. It's not bad, though. I make a better salad than I get in the dining room. Pepping up canned vegetables is something I am used to. Using leftovers from a restaurant meal makes me feel virtuous. I don't often go out anymore and I really enjoy getting the most out of the adventure by recycling it for a second meal.
In "the home" my most important social interaction takes place at meals. This confession makes me realize how much I avoid the crowds and the activities provided here. The result of my choices means I am somewhat isolated. Most of the popular press emphasizes the loneliness of older people and seems to guilt trip those who don't want social obligations forced on them. So I'm happy with my level of involvement, and I don't really want the high society the activity people push. Eating alone is not bad, especially when I can change it anytime I want.
Eating alone is demanding, too. Getting amounts right for a single serving is challenging, or I have have to resign myself to the same or a similar menu for two or three meals. It's not bad, though. I make a better salad than I get in the dining room. Pepping up canned vegetables is something I am used to. Using leftovers from a restaurant meal makes me feel virtuous. I don't often go out anymore and I really enjoy getting the most out of the adventure by recycling it for a second meal.
In "the home" my most important social interaction takes place at meals. This confession makes me realize how much I avoid the crowds and the activities provided here. The result of my choices means I am somewhat isolated. Most of the popular press emphasizes the loneliness of older people and seems to guilt trip those who don't want social obligations forced on them. So I'm happy with my level of involvement, and I don't really want the high society the activity people push. Eating alone is not bad, especially when I can change it anytime I want.
