2017/09/30

Friends With A Lot Of Passion

Throughout my life, I've had friends that are very passionate about things.  Hockey, Fashion, Disney, Actors, and many more.  Until the other day, I hadn't noticed the pattern, but it's all become very clear as of late.  I needed to find something to be truly passionate about.  Throughout my life I've gone through different phases of interests.

I started with Dance and Cheerleading and Piano, then we moved and I tried Swimming and Band and then we moved again and I tried Water Polo and then I left for college and it was all I could do to keep my head above water.  I didn't have any hobbies or things to do for fun besides Netflix and chill.  I loved to bake but that was obvious by my waistline.  I liked to read but just couldn't find the time or books I wanted.  I was stuck and have been for awhile.  Until recently.

A few months ago, I moved in with my in-laws and, besides my baby girl, I wanted to find things to keep myself busy.  I was not just going to sit in my room all day and watch Netflix and take care of my little one.  That. was. not. going. to. happen.And then it did.  I fell into the rut of "man, I live with my in-laws and I have no talents so I'm just going to sit here and do nothing."  Now, I know that's not the case, believe me I do, but it felt like that for a little while.  But one day, I woke up and was like, "I'm going to do things today."  I played the piano for a few hours that day and I wrote a blog post.  It had a snowball effect: I just learned how to crochet and am planning on doing lots of projects.  Every day is now better and better and I love all the new things I am learning!  I feel a sense of purpose for getting up everyday.

How about you?  What are your passions and interests?  What do you do for fun?

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