What is life if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare

I am Ruth, sometimes known as Ruthie. I am 49 years old and I have a partner of 20 years called Annie. She is truly my soulmate and my raison d'etre.
I have an active mind and an ample body. I enjoy the company of friends, of family and sometimes of strangers. Moments of solitude and reflection help to keep my demons in check. 
I used to be a nurse for people with Learning Disabilities. This was my occupation and vocation for 25 years but now I find myself craving a simpler, more creative life.
I love words and humour and on good days, I manage to combine the two, either with the aforementioned friends and family or while struggling to consolidate my insubstantial writing habit.
I love to write but the activities that define me are playing music, djembe and guitar, singing, talking, listening, cycling, walking my dog, the irrepressible Alfie Derek, wild swimming, socialising, especially in conjunction with libation and sustenance, reading, films, reality TV shows, just being, with Annie and with myself. Writing is often way down the priority list and my goal at the moment is to try and keep it nearer the top.