So one of the on going issues I deal with is deciding what activities I'm going to spend my time on. There is so much I want to do. A TON of stuff that I would love partaking in regularly, with a certain rank of how much of each. The thing is, you can only do so many things without seriously affected how well you can do them. So obviously I love softball! That will always be my #1. But I like basketball, football and volleyball. Probably in that order. In addition, i've taken to rock climbing, but I don't nearly do that enough. I still have my bagpipes collecting dust. And then other assorted miscellaneous hobbies (play pool, volunteering, video games, and socializing)
So when it comes to sports, Softball I plan on playing every summer and fall. Basketball looks like a great option in the winter, aslong as I have a team to play on. That might be an issue. Volleyball I like or will probably play more because Ryan, Steve, Marie, Tom, and Erin all love volleyball. I don't share their passion as much, but I enjoy it. Although I know Steve won't really want to play with me because I suck and he doesn't play with sucky people, only against them. But it's fun, and a good break from softball. I think football has been relegated to the Turkey Bowl and maybe once over winter break. Rock climbing and other outdoor sports (kayaking, camping, hiking) are all something I am very interested in, but have neither invested the time or money in. They are expensive sports to do regularly, but the benefits are just so rewarding. Hopefully someday I will commit to that active lifestyle. I consider sports a big part of my life because I believe staying active is important to my health and happiness. Go endorphins! You can laugh at my spelling, i'm just guessing!
The others: The bagpipes have become a emergency instrument. I pull them out when someone asks me to play for a funeral. I build up my lung capacity just enough to squeak out Amazing Grace, and then back in the closet. That really is a shame, because I have had some great bagpipe teachers, and achieved a decent level of play. I just always had a problem memorizing music. So that is something I need to focus on improving.
Volunteering just doesn't happen and that's sad. After my ten months in Americorps I should be able to find places to volunteer and offer my services. but i haven't avidly searched. I am trying to do the AARP Tax-Aide again this year, but have yet to crack open the book as a refresher course. I hope that works out.
Playing pool is something I enjoy and want to get really good at. I love it! Hanging out with friends playing a competitive, but friendly game. If it's one sport I really, really want to play at a high level, it's pool. And that's kind of funny because it's the least physically demanding. Video games are great social vehicles, but I'll admit other than that, they are the biggest waste of time. There is some puzzle solving games that have greater benefit, but their are other ways to test your puzzle solving skills.
Ok, so on top of all of that here are some other things I feel I should do: Travel, Read more books, Exercise regularly, and do more new things.
So as you can see, I have much more on my plate than I can handle. Maybe if I quit my job and found a way to use advertising to fund myself I'd be able to partake in all of these activites. But until then, I'll have to pick out the ones I want to do the most, and squeeze the other ones in as I go along.
12.30.2005
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