After I married my Mister, and even more so when J was born, I couldn't answer if someone asked me what I did for fun.
Last week, someone asked me that, and I surprised myself with how many things I thought of. I think maybe it just took me awhile (nearly 10 years?) to figure out how to be a wife and a mother and still be me, and have things that I do for myself, for fun.
Running the 1/2 marathon was really good for me in that way- It forced me to put myself ahead of other things. I had to run, or I wouldn't be able to make it through the race, so instead of running if I had time, I made time, I let go of some other things in my life and made running a priority. Sometimes it messed up dinner times or nap times, but we all survived, and I'm happier because of it.
I'm cutting back running to three times a week now that the race is over, but I plan on keeping my running time a priority. It makes me feel good, gives me more energy, and it gives me time to think about whatever I want to think about. Same with gardening. I love getting my hands dirty, and watching things I plant grow. Right now the raspberry canes I planted awhile back are starting to sprout tiny leaves and it makes me happy to know that I did that (and especially happy about the berries, I can't wait!).
So when someone asks you what you do for fun, what do you say? (I'm embarrassed that it took me so long to realize I have a better answer than "I know I used to have things I liked to do, but I can't remember what they were".)
7 comments:
I wish I could say I do anything for fun these days. I admire how you have so many talents/ hobbies that you love. Maybe one day I will be in your spot. I feel like I'm scrambling to keep up with the day-to-day stuff.
What a great post!
It is funny how we change over the years. I can totally remember hanging out with you in our apartment & you having lots of hobbies! (Remember the hula hoop??) I'm glad you've found that Alice again because I love her!!
Lacey- I don't have two little ones plus a job. You'll get back to where you can do stuff for yourself eventually.
Limes- Thanks!
Charlotte- the YW had an activity recently that involved hula hoops- I'm still the hula hooping queen! (I need to get one, the wii hula hoop is fun, but not the same.)
Ooohh! I hadn't thought about this at all. I love to play with my animals; I love to make bread; I love to read books; I love writing on my blog. I don't really love to exercise, but I LOVE the way I feel when my body is strong and I can see my muscles. I love finding cool clothes at DI (LOVE that place). I love talking to friends-- but not really on the phone. And I love mailing cards. Which reminds me that I need to mail some out today.
Love reading your blog too! ;o)
You do have so many talents and hobbies. I'm so jealous of you doing all of that running. Last year at this time I was getting ready for my 5k's. I wish I was there this year - I will be next year for sure. Great post.
Allie, you oughta consider the Moab Half Martathon in October. I think I'll be going!
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