I started taking harp lessons last year and got a harp on a rent to own program. Now that DS is here, I haven't touched my harp for 4 months. DH and I figure we can't afford to keep renting the harp. We are both government employees and have been furloughed. So I'm taking my harp back to the store tomorrow. I'm definitely sad about it, but it must be done.
Re: Giving up my hobby
My hobbies -- cooking, running, writing... all have taken a backseat (but I don't have to rent my kitchen, computer, or running shoes!)
I'm sorry to hear that you had to make that hard choice -- the good news is that you can always re-rent it when you have more time.
What is a professional gamer??
Hopefully one day you'll find time to get back to it.
I played tournaments for the xbox 360, specifically for Halo 3 and Halo: Reach. Won money/prizes and what not.
Hi I'm a lurker but wanted to respond.
I actually donated my horse to a non profit in the area that has a horse program for kids. Luckily I am friends with the woman who runs the horse program and I know he will be taken care of & he needs a job or he becomes a pushy jerk.
It really broke my heart but I just don't have time and cant justify the cost to board him, then add a farrier bill every 6 weeks.
I gave mine up when we started TTC - I ride hunter/jumper horses. So jumping a horse while pregnant was definitely out of the question. I thought about starting up again this fall but honestly I just don't see how I'll have time. Maybe in the spring when DS is closer to a year old... I'm not giving it up forever.
I think it's important we all have something we do for ourselves - while being a Mom is a very important identity to me, I don't want it to be my only identity.
I was an eventer and would do local mini trails. I absolutely love riding cross country! I think when LO is a bit older I will look into partial leasing a horse. I may take a couple lessons here and there in the mean time.
Also, my friend who is in charge of the horse program at the non profit said I could come and ride him. I will probably take her up on it this fall.