Starting a new business can take over your life. (I think I just typed the biggest understatement ever) As recently as a few years ago, I recall having so much free time that I was bored. I also remember that my days were lazy and relaxed. My hobbies were: letting afternoons and evenings slip by while reading a book; learning to cook and bake; hanging out and playing with my cat; shopping for clothes and accessories.
My best friends also recall how much fun I *used* to be. We went out several times a week to eat 3-hour dinners, watch movies and concerts, and dance all night until the clubs closed.
I think what's happened is that now, my idea of fun has changed. I still love to dance, I just don't necessarily close out the clubs anymore. Instead of spending hours and money shopping, I spend time fixing old clothes or re-working them. I can now afford to take vacations more frequently, to exotic places. I love simple evenings at home, cooking a wonderful dinner and leisurely eating it in the sun. When weather permits, you'll find me at the beach, indulging in the simplicity of a drink and a couple of friends.
The hours I used to have indulging in lazy hobbies have been taken over by technology: email, editing, photography, and so on. Sometimes, I look back and miss my old bachelorette life. The trade-offs are a wonderful relationship, a comfortable home, and more money in the bank.
How do you find time to indulge in hobbies?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment