I think Im the opposite of Rose. Ive NEVER felt comfortable depending on other people to take care of me. I would never have been able to quit my job and depend on Elvis. To me that would have been giving up my independance.
Sometimes I think I ended up with the worst of both worlds. Elvis encouraged me to be independant but when it came to doing his share he was always too busy. So basicly I ended up doing everything.
Maybe things happen for a reason tho. If I hadnt had such a good job I wouldnt have been able to retire early. And since I always did all the house maintenance its no biggie deal now. Same old same old.
I kinda like doing house rehab anyway. But I draw the line at roofing (heights) and electricity. Ive always got a bunch of projects going. Right now Im working on a patio and some stone walls and painting the inside of the house and building shelves in the garage. Theres just me so it doesnt matter if things are torn up.