Someone asked me this question the other day and I had to hesitate before answering. I thought it would be writing or reading, but other hobbies pushed the word aside. And it is true, there are so many things that I enjoy doing. There are also many things I no longer have the time for.
The next question is usually, “but one of them must be special in some way?”
Again, there isn’t just one that comes to mind and this must be true for most people.
Depending on our mood, we like doing different things. For instance, my writing mind works best first thing in the morning. Later in the day, I have trouble writing anything. And when I am tired, I like to spend time in the garden with my bonsai.
I love jigsaw puzzles too, but these days I prefer to do them on line. So much choice, easier to do, no more juggling hundreds of pieces on limited table space. You can’t lose any of the pieces either.
In many ways, I realise that all my favourite pastimes are very similar. They all involve a degree of patience, attention to detail and an over active imagination.
At the moment, I have a huge pile of work in progress. Two fiction books to finish, a collection of short stories to prepare for publication and various editing jobs for Anita’s books, not to mention a veritable queue of reviews to finish.
My collection of bonsai should come quite high on my list, as they always need something doing. There is a very good reason they are never considered finished. They continue to grow and need constant attention. Plus, they are all different ages with different needs.
Add to this list, two crochet projects and a pile of dressmaking as yet unfinished. And all those other urgent things that hide in my brain, lulling me into a false sense of achievement.
So the answer to the original question, what is my favourite pastime, should be . . .
“My favourite pastime is living and enjoying everything I do get around to. . .”
It sounds like you have many diverse interests and many things that bring enrichment and enjoyment to your life. It doesn’t get any better than that 🙂
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I wouldn’t mind selling a few books, though…
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Bonsai are so interesting. It must be a great hobby.
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one of my favourites, but it needs more time than I can spare at the moment. I shall have to do something about that, and soon…
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I truly enjoy your thought process!! Excellent!! 😉
Kind Regards and this is fabulous – K
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Thank you for that, good to know it still has some value, as there are days…
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Never knew you could do jigsaws online!
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Yes, there’s loads… my favourite at the moment is on Facebook, so many pictures to choose from and a lovely simple format…
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Thanks for the heads up
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Type in ‘Jigsaw Puzzles +’ that’s the best one!
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Thanks 😊
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I agree, I also have so many hobbies and different ones are my favourite depending on the day, but spending time laughing with friends and family is always high on my list.
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That’s the good thing about having so many, always one that’s just right for the time and day…
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Interesting. For me it is writing. It occupies my mind even as I am doing other things.
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I sometimes think my life would be easier if I had just the one…
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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