Hobbies

When I think about hobbies I have a fuzzy feeling. I always associate hobbies with relaxing, staying home and childhood time of no worries.

I listed below some hobbies and for memories sake I'll try and comment why I lost touch with them...

My life is going to change next year.
I will be moving from Florence, Italy to Bergamo, Italy - but not the city but a village close by.
I hope that after this last year of work when I get there I can rest and take things slowly.
I've worked hard these 2 years and with this new one to come there will be 3 years of hard work - weekends thrown off, plans shattered, hearts broken and some tears - I can't even begin to describe how I long for my life to finally settle down.

So here we go....
Reading  --- I've found some time to read mostly ebooks in dead moments at work. I don't think you can ever truly give up reading books; no matter how busy you are!

Watching TV  --- Little to none. In the evening mostly some dog trainer while I prepare dinner and we eat.


Family Time  --- We try to go to the park but usually it doesn't work. It's something I have to work at in the future.
Going to Movies  --- Nope, not for me, mostly not for my pocket.

Fishing  --- You have to stay still and wait - I'd probably fall asleep. I did it a couple of times when I was around... 10 years old.

Computer  --- I'm trying to reintegrate some graphic design - for my own pleasure, and some sort of graphic photoshoping in my plans.

Gardening  --- This is something that goes in my future plans. I'd love to garden more, not just my flower pots. I remember I hated the chores when I was little, now I'd love to grow flowers and vegetables.

Knitting --- I started to re-learn late last year and it's one of the activities that hit me most. I'm always there trying to knit another row.


Renting Movies  --- Different times now....


Walking  --- It goes in the same category with going to the park....


Exercise  --- It's been years since I last did it... and I do miss it. Perhaps I should take up swimming. I used to love sports, I used to not miss a single opportunity to show I could compete. In my last year of school I developed something at my knees, I got medicated and the pain went away, but I broke the rhythm and I never went back to it.

Listening to Music  --- I do and should do it more! Music comes first in my life!


Entertaining  --- and this means....


Hunting  --- nope, not for me


Team Sports  --- :( not for me


Shopping  --- I don't see shopping as a hobby... I see it as money wasting even though I am a woman and I do like new shiny things. :)


Traveling  --- It would be nice! In a camper with 2 or 3 of the little ones.


Sleeping  --- Oh, yeah! I'm missing great amounts of this!!


Socializing  --- I don't have friends... I left the ones I have back home and I'm not looking for anyone... The only socializing I want to do is with housewives at the park and at the supermarket.


Sewing  --- I know it's a very useful hobby that I don't want to skip but I feel badly handicaped coz I don't have the time to take it up.


Golf  --- not for me


Church Activities  --- not for me


Relaxing  --- I've been told many times I don't know how to relax.


Playing Music  --- can't play for the life of me


Housework  --- I'd love to have more free time so that my housework becomes a hobby...


Crafts  --- It's lovely doing little things for your home. I am starting to get new ideas and try some of the simple ones.


Watching Sports  --- not for me

Bicycling  --- Would like to do it! We already decided to incorporate it in our free time as soon as we move.

Playing Cards  --- not for me

Hiking  --- I prefer the bike

Cooking  --- Yes, love it, love it, love it!

Eating Out  --- Nope

Dating Online  --- No way

Swimming  --- I'd love to do it. I don't even know how to swim and I think it's an important life saving sport.


Camping  --- in a camper?


Skiing  --- not for me

Working on Cars  --- :) man stuff

Writing  --- I'd love to have more time to write. It's the activity I miss the most.
Boating  --- not for me

Motorcycling  --- well, who knows?!

Animal Care  --- I think taking care of my little dog is the only thing that keeps me sane.

Bowling  --- never did it...

Painting  --- I prefer the digital one, but these days I don't even have time to think about ideas....


Running  --- why not a bike?


Dancing  --- Would love to try the swing!


Horseback Riding  --- There are many hobbies on this list that I'd like to take on or do more often but this one is something that I ache to do. I shall do it. I shall!!


Tennis  --- It's a lovely sport and I do miss it. I'm not sure if I'm passionate enough to make it become a hobby.


Theater  --- Last time I went was when I was 17.... time does fly...


Billiards  --- used to play as a kid it doesnt interest me anymore


Beach  --- if any were close by I'd take running on the beach tomorrow


Volunteer Work  --- yeah, it makes you wonder about your priorities.