I recently took up a new hobby. "Hobbies" are something that never really interested me. In the past, when I have been asked about hobbies that interest me I would say, "watching movies" (you can even see this in my "About Me" portion to the right). Just not my thing. Don't have the patience and don't have the time. My husband's family is a gifted and very Martha Stewart-esque group. They could turn something as simple as shoelaces into a gorgeous and festive bow adorning a gift with sparkle and dazzle that wow the masses. I, on the other hand, would be perfectly satisfied with wrapping a gift in a paper bag and duct tape (carefully hidden of course) and skip the bow, because frankly, who has time to mess with those darn things? However, because I have been trying to use my budget-savvy tricks to help alleviate some of the financial stress of Christmas, I decided to be bold and try my patience at something new and make some gifts (see previous post). I wish I could tell you what this hobby is, but because certain readers of this blog may be receiving some of these gifts, I cannot disclose it at this time. Stay tuned until after Christmas for pictures! However, my story can still continue, just substitute any hobby of your choice into the rest of my story (you might find yourself so inspired by the hobby you subbed in that you may just go out and start it yourself!).
I decided it was time for trip to Michaels. I thought I would try to ignore all my urges to do something quick and easy and get a book that actually is for beginners and explains things in detail, with lots of pictures of course (visual learner). I bought the bare minimum as far as materials go so that I could just test it out and see how it would go. Upon arriving home, I actually spent quality time reading the instructional book and familiarized myself with the terminology used in the field of this new hobby. I surprised myself at how well I read through it prior to starting my first "project." It went exceptionally well. Almost too well. I feel like I have become an "expert" in a matter of hours. This is completely untrue since I did one of the easiest projects in the book, but hey, the confidence is invaluable! What I created turned out great and I can't wait to do more!
Anyway, my moral is.....never underestimate your abilities, given a little time and patience. I actually find myself getting excited throughout the day, knowing that I get to come home and try some new "projects" with my fun, new hobby! So move over "movies!" A new hobby may be pushing you out of 1st place on the ol' hobby list (okay, I may be speaking WAY too soon! Plus, who am I kidding? Movies getting knocked out of 1st place?? I don't think so.) But I urge you to get a little adventurous and try out a new hobby yourself!
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