The other day I saw some meme that said something along the lines "nothing puts me into a bigger panic than when people ask me what I like to do for fun"… this got me thinking… WHAT THE HECK DO I EVEN LIKE TO DO FOR FUN? Like, an OFFICIAL thing I like to do for fun. Something I can report back to people when they ask! And I thought… and came up with nothing.
I feel content with just talking to people. Maybe that's why I haven't invested in my hobbies. Because unlike boys who go golfing or something hobby-esque when they hang out, girls just go to lunch and chat. Am I right?
But it's a common questions, almost anytime you meet someone new… "so, what do you like to do for fun?" It's an ice breaker. or a total stressful 3 second identity crisis asking- who you really are and what you really do in life.
like I said…people ask me what I like to do, or what my interests are. This is what I've come up with.
Whales. Obviously.
The Ocean… the whales home. Obviously.
Serial Killers… thats creepy. I don't like to just tell people that. But seriously, a good True Crime or murder mystery book/movie/tv show and I'm hooked.
I have a small interest in Health… enough to like to learn new things, not necessarily enough to do any of them.
Diet Coke is an interest. I could have an extended conversation about that.
I love traveling! (But that's become more difficult with a real job and 100% more bills than last year).
but I mean, there are more interest than classified "hobbies", right?
Most of my life I haven't had any real hobbies... I danced in Jr. High and sang a bit in high school. Other than that I've enjoyed watching basketball games, hanging out with friends, cleaning my room, crashing parties... None of these considered "hobbies".
You see… I've TRIED a lot of different things. but I'm not GOOD at anything. Doesn't that just kinda suck? It mostly just sucks when I am on Instagram and I see people who are extremely fashionable or even models, painters, singers, athletes, world travelers, etc. (Note: I am aware that Instagram portrays only the parts of these people's lives that they WANT to show and to look awesome-- but I can't even do that!)
To paint a picture (ha, not literally)...I almost failed my pottery class once. I'm almost too embarrassed to try to draw a circle or a straight line in front of preschool kids. I've never been on a team sport. I'm not musical, (meaning although I have tried guitar lessons, I don't know how to play). I can't quilt/sew. I can only cook in a crockpot. and I can't blow a smoke circle, do the splits, or tie a cherry stem into a knot.
My day consists of: gym, work, clean, dinner, and some activity (netflix, pinterst, reading, preschool prep, etc.) Except I'm not sure any of those are considered "hobbies". Everyone does those things basically.
let's take the gym for example… I go 4 or 5 times a week. but a hobby? I'm not so sure that counts.
Backpacking... I've done that once an almost died but still had a good time. Does that count?
I started cooking and that has become really fun for me. Not because I'm an excellent cook, but Bryan treats me like I'm the amazing inventor of all delicious foods, and that feels pretty good. But all I do is throw it in the Crockpot and come home 5 hours later and it's done! (If that's considered a hobby, i recommend it because it's the most simple thing in the world!)
Reading? That could be considered a hobby right? I do love a good book.
When we first got married everyone told us to get a hobby...
I'd probably have to say Bryan and my new hobby is shooting guns! I mean, we certainly don't do it everyday... But enough times and made the commitment to make it a pretty permanent thing.
And my favorite hobby would have to be corn hole. hands down. and riding the scooter. because it's just amazing.
I guess I can just feel pretty insignificant in the hobby area because when you're married to a man who can try anythig the first time and it turns to gold...
The man has made me multiple wood works, including our corn hole set AND the cutest whale tissue box ever! Sewed a perfect Buff Headband, has the eye and skill for photography, can sketch or paint anything possible, and can freaking weld new handlebars onto his fixed gear bike!!!
I guess what I'm trying to say is… I think I'm a good person. I'm open to try almost anything. It's just too bad I'm not da bomb at anything I do. The bottom line is… if you have any hobby suggests, please comment below. and commit to doing it with me.
