Once again, I’m linking up with Jenna’s Journey for the commenting challenge.
Head on over there and join in!
Today’s prompt is about our hobbies.
Well, as I mentioned before, I’m a Zumba instructor…so lots of my free time goes into that. Teaching Zumba, making up dances, searching for music. It is really a second job. But I enjoy it, so I see it as a hobby.
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| Teaching Zumba at my 80’s birthday party…hence the old school leotard! |
I also am trying to learn how to sew and quilt. I have made a couple quilts for friends and family, and am working on one now. I think I might sew this weekend and attempt to finish it.
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| A quilt I made my momma |
I like to cook as well. I don’t have tons of time for it, since three nights a week I teach Zumba and am home a little too late to cook a full meal. However, I do enjoy trying new recipes and new ingredients.
I like to read and became OBSESSED with the Hunger Games when I read them earlier this year. OBSESSED. Like read all three books, re-read the first one, saw the movie, got Hunger Games glasses for Easter, wore a T-shirt to the premier…you get the idea. I CAN’T wait for the second movie to come out.
Tyler and I do like watching movies. I get a Netflix subscription every year from my grandma for my birthday, so we enjoy watching a movie or two a week.
Honestly, I just like being with people. Which came up in a discussion with Tyler last night. Let’s get real. We have lived here for a year, and I don’t have a close friend that I feel like I can call up and randomly talk to and do random things with. Don’t get me wrong. I have made friends. I have friends at work. I have made friends with other Zumba instructors. I have made friends at Zumba. We have a few friends at church, and some friends of Tyler’s who have “taken me in.” But I feel like I haven’t made any close friends. It sounds pathetic, and I KNOW it sounded pathetic last night when I was lamenting to Tyler. It is difficult because I know he doesn’t crave the community and friendship that I do. He doesn’t fully understand. However, it’s the truth. I love hanging with Tyler, but he has his own hobbies and interests, too. And sometimes that leaves me alone because I don’t who to call. Anytime I get together with people, it feels like it has to be a big event. A movie outing with a big group. A baby shower or birthday party. I’m not sure the last time I just walked around the mall with a friend. Not to sound like my life is horrible. It isn’t. I have lots of people who make me happy…but I just wish the Lord would make me part of a group of girl friends. Because honestly for me, I love being with people. I just don’t know how to be included in these groups I see around me. Enough with the melodramatic…but that’s what’s going on in my life right now.
So anyway, those are my hobbies: Zumba, crafting, cooking, and friends. What are you into?
Hey, I’m always looking for a pal to eat Rolondos with, mull around A-Z, be crafty with, etc. And I have a craft room that needs using! Maybe we can make it happen sometime! And after I have this baby I’m going to need to join your Zumba class! (and I’m totally as obsessed with the Hunger Games as you!)
I would totally take you up on that! I think one weekend soon we should do Rolando’s lunch and craft! Sounds fun! My hubby thinks it is so random that I am making friends with blog people. But I keep telling him it’s just another outlet to meet people. Thanks for reaching out!
Hey girls! Count me in on this too! 🙂 Love some Rolando’s and craft time, though I’m horrible at the crafting so will need Katie’s expertise!!!
Yay! Sarah you are totally in too! After my July vacay we are all making this happen!!
AH! This will be great! PLEASE let’s make a date for this!
ah i love zumba!!! i did zumba 2x weekly while TTC! I like to think all those hip movements we did helped loosen up this ol gal. kidding!
following too!
Ha! That’s a perk I didn’t think about! Hopefully someday when we have kiddos that will help! Thanks for the comment and for following!
OK, I realllllly think Zumba looks like a complete blast. I’ve wanted to try it for so long!
And I saw the comment above about Rolandos – we have one here (are you in the River Valley?) but I haven’t been to it yet!
Thanks for joining in on the challenge!!
Jenna- Zumba is SO fun. You really ought to try a class with the Zumba Ladies in Fayetteville (I think they also teach in B-ville). I think they are the best instructors in NWA. http://www.zumbaladies.com/enfuego.html
I am in the River Valley! I lived in Fayetteville for two years during grad school until May 2011. I love this area!
Thanks for your comment and for hosting this fun challenge!
Zumba sounds like fun–I haven’t ever tried it but it looks like a fun way to get some exercise in!!
Zumba is so much fun! The hour can go by and I don’t even realize it! Go to zumba.com and find a class near you! It is great! 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
That quilt looks great! Wish I was that good with my sewing machine!
And I know what you mean about the friends thing. I feel like when I got married and now have a baby I kind lost my friend circle because I am at a different phase in life. I spend a lot of time with my husband because really he is my best friend, but he’s really not like a good “girlfriend”! haha =)
Aimee- your comment nailed what I was feeling! My husband makes a great best friend/companion…but a terrible girlfriend! ha! Thanks for visiting!
I love zumba and totally understand the friends thing. I moved from the river valley, where i grew up, to Bentonville and am still trying to find that set of girlfriends. I have great teacher friends, but they all have kids. It doesn’t help that my best friend moved to the Texarkana area.
Alana
Special Teaching in the Middle
Alana- thanks for visiting! Good to find another RV girl (or former RV girl!) I joke sometimes that we need speed dating for friends. Wouldn’t that be a fun way to meet people? ha!
I know what you mean about the friends! Email me! efamilyblog @ gmail dot com. I’m in the RV too and we can totally meet up to do something! Friendships start somewhere! 🙂 Have a great day!!
🙂 Thanks Sarah!