draliman on life

Here is my post for Share Your World, hosted by Di.

Do you own your own home, rent, or something else?
I have owned my own home since 2014. I wanted to get out of renting, as having to pay rent when I retire will take up most of my monthly money. My mortgage is deliberately organised to be paid off just before state retirement age.

What is your favourite ‘go to’ food when you’re feeling under par?
Hmm. I’m not really sure. Since I started on tablets a couple of years ago for my previously-undiagnosed (very) high blood pressure, I’ve had no more than a hint of a headache. I’ve had no more than a hint of a cold for years and it never changed my eating habits.

It’s more a case of what I eat that makes me feel under par. If I eat half a tub of ice cream on a hot afternoon, I know I’ll be feeling a bit “off” in the evening. If I use a load of hot sauce for tea, I know I’ll likely have a bit of heartburn the next morning. Stuff like that.

Do you indulge in retail therapy?
Occasionally I buy myself something nice but that’s about it. Usually tech-related.

How many pairs of shoes do you own?
I’m sure there are various old pairs of trainers knocking around, but basically I have three pairs of trainers (a light air sole pair for walking, more rugged ones for general use and old ones for gardening), two pairs of black shoes (for when trainers aren’t appropriate and for special occasions) and a pair of walking shoes (for muddy walks and snow).