Lobby For a New Hobby

When’s the last time you took up a new hobby?  If you’re like most people, it’s been too long and it’s way past time for a new one!

Give it some thought tonight and come up with a hobby that you’d like to introduce yourself to - one that you’ll be as new to as it will be to you.  Not only will it be great for your brain (brain cells love to learn new things and have fresh experiences), you’ll have a lot of fun, too. 

Some ideas to get your thought processes going:

• Photography - There are lots of photography magazines and books to guide you in this artsy hobby, and even more people, places, and things to inspire you.  You could also start with the very thorough and well-done website, “TakeGreatPictures.com” - they cover all the bases, and the outfield, too.
• Yoga - This falls under one of those “I did it before and want to pick it back up” categories for me.  Injuries from a fight with a lawn chair (it won) and a wrestling match with a pit bull who wanted to eat my cats (I won) knocked me off my game, so I pretty much have to start all over again.  But I know it’s worth it.  Yoga’s as good for you as it is enjoyable. If you’re a newbie, you should grab a great dvd like Yoga For Beginners.  If you aren’t completely new to yoga, I’d recommend Sara Ivanhoe’s 20 Min Yoga Makeover - 5 Volume Gift Set (Power Beauty Sweat, Total Body Tone with Weights, Flat Abs, Weight Loss, Sculpted Buns & Thighs).
• Running -  I’ll leave this to those of you who could last longer than my all-time record of 5 feet  (slight exaggeration) - I’ll be striking a yoga pose if you need me…just please don’t need me if you’re too far out.
• Sewing - I remember when I had a sewing machine and was teaching myself to sew…it was so much fun and so rewarding.  I actually made myself a skirt, a cool pillow, and quite a few things for my daughters.  Then my machine broke, and since I was even more broke than it was, that was that.  Sewing’s something else I’d very much like to take back up!
• Golf - Grab yourself some killer wedges, some killer information, and go get ‘em!  I, personally, will stick with the miniature courses - out of consideration for the safety of others.
• Tennis - About as much fun as you can have with your clothes on.  It’s a total body workout and, let’s face it, everyone wants to be able to say they have a killer serve.
• Learn to Play the Piano - Supposedly, The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You’ll Ever Need is, indeed, the only piano instruction book you’ll ever need.  Playing the piano is one of those things that most of wish we knew how to do but don’t want to put the time and effort into making it happen.
• Become a Collector - Antiques, coins, stamps, books, Pez dispensers… Not only is it incredibly enjoyable, it can be profitable. You’d be amazed what collectors are willing to pay for missing pieces.

The trick is to pick an area that interests you, then learn all you can about it and go as far as you can with it.  A year from now (with a year’s worth of skill under your belt) you’ll be so glad you did that you’ll want to hug yourself.

That’s when the yoga would really come in handy.

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