I often think back on things I let slip away, or things I told myself I no longer have time for. Mostly activities I use to participate in. I use to run 5k's and practice running half marathons with my mom, and go to obstacle courses. When I was younger I use to love to paint and draw, and when I was in middle school I was in a school anime club. I would go to anime conventions and would practice writing books.
More often than not, I always wish I stuck with the artistic hobbies I let go. Myself, maybe like many of you, come from a very traditional family. You know, the one where you have to get a traditional well paying job. Truthfully, I think it's really normal for parents to want the best for you and to take the safe road. I think of all the occupations I told myself I wanted, and how I told myself no because they weren't "safe."
It's just something that slips my mind sometimes.
It's a balance between practicality ("safe" occupation) and risk (end up a starving artist). We make our choices and it's not too late to choose differently :-)
ReplyDeleteI sympathize with this post. I studied music all my life, danced, and played sports in high school. My parents were also "practical" people; however, don't be sad about leaving your hobbies behind. I like to believe that life takes us where we need to be. You could also pick them up at any time!
ReplyDeleteI think we all feel the same way about letting things slip away as we get older. I have had the same thoughts throughout my life but I guess that is just part of our life and how we grow from it.
ReplyDeleteThere were many hobbies that I wish I had continued doing but ended up stopping. I actually studied Korean for about 2 years, was able to read, write and somewhat understand but eventually I stopped and began to forget more and more each day. These days I want to start again but I feel like I have to start from the beginning again
ReplyDeleteDang Harley I bet you're super fit. I'm over here with my 2 layer muffin tops LOL. I could never run since I dislike the outside deeply especially now.
ReplyDeleteI never really explored different hobbies or even school clubs when I was younger, I just stuck with collecting things like legos and playing video games.
ReplyDeleteI used to love skateboarding back in highschool and ever since I graduated and my skateboard broke I never got around to getting back into it.
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