GTKY: Activities

LiveNLove44

It's been awhile since we've done an O15 Get to Know You!

What is your favorite activity as...

...a spectator?

...a participant? 

(*note: this does not have to be a sport )

SweetnSassy23

Spectator:  Baseball

Participant:  Tennis

MamaOwl15

Spectator: baseball (especially Red Sox)

Participant: I don't really have one favorite, but if we're talking physical activity, hiking is at the top of the list. And camping.

aah1013

Spectator: baseball

Participant: basketball or hiking

jenn2132

Spectator: baseball
Participant: soccer

LiveNLove44

Spectator: Hockey -- I have really early memories of having the North Stars here, and now we have the Wild who are making a better impression on me each season. It only took me a couple decades to warm up to them I also grew up watching my older brother play hockey, and I just fell in love with it!

Participant: Volleyball or rollerblading -- It's a toss up. Both of them are out of my realm of activity at this point, so it breaks my heart to even think about it. I coach high school VB and I usually play against the girls which is such a blast, but now I'm sidelined for the season.

As a pregnant participant, I prefer brisk walks or running for now!

katanasai

Spectator- poker (active would be baseball)

participant- volleyball!

BoomBarian

Music for both! I love watching bands perform (small, intimate venues-not concerts) and I love making music and performing. 

elmann1

Spectator: anything little league. They are soooo cute

Participant: running!! Gosh I miss running. I like to imagine myself doing the Ironman lol

MirandaC1984

It's been awhile since we've done an O15 Get to Know You!

What is your favorite activity as...

...a spectator? College Basketball! 

...a participant? Does sitting on the couch watching Netflix count?

(*note: this does not have to be a sport  )

bbiutmcph

Spectator: Football. We are season ticket holders to our fav NFL team

Participant:  Still football.  My best friend and I joined a powder puff league and while we both miss this season due to our pregnancies we plan to pick it up again the next.  We also love the dirty mud runs and insane inflatable obstacle courses.  

mom4liak

Spectator: being a mom... Cheesy I know! I can't help it I love sitting back and watching my children grow and experience life. My DD sitting around with friends reading teen beat magazines and talking about who's "hot". My little guy (8yo) and his excitement when he finally could swim across the lake and back this year just like his older siblings. My oldest DS who is planning for college in just a few short years and all the milestones he gets to celebrate on the way there. I just love getting to watch it all.

Participant: swimming or just being in the water!

DeeGreer

Spectator: basketball, soccer and live music
participant: soccer, shopping

kfry22

Spectator- I can't think of anything! I hate sports with a passion because of years of being forced to go to every single sporting event of my brothers who played 3-4 sports a year. And it's the only thing anyone watches at my parents home.

Participant- horseback riding for sure. Hubby and I each have a horse and ride together a lot. I have been rising since I was eleven and got my horse when I was 13. Still have her now and she and I are both 25 years old. We just went for a 6 hour trail ride last weekend! Probably one of the last long ones of my pregnancy and then she is getting retired in the spring to become a pony for our little boy.

trishee13

Spectator: gymnastics, hockey
Participant: tennis, field hockey

leighann1

Hmm.

Spectator - This is kind of a tough one. I'm not a sports fan really, although I do like going to soccer games (MLS) when I can afford the tickets. Does watching a whole lot of HGTV count? 

Participant - Running in a race, especially a big one like a half marathon. There is so much excitement, and I love it when people come out to support runners along the routes. Oh, and I love participating in wine tastings! A couple years ago, we hit up 60+ wineries in Missouri. Yes, Missouri makes wine, and no, it's not very good. It was a labor of love

kindlycrystal

Spectator: soccer (loving the Women's World Cup right now!)

Participant: most other sports, but particularly basketball or track. Used to play and run when I was younger and miss it. Pregnancy has slowed me down to a walk, but I still like to move. :bz

saintpaulJess

Spectator:  Baseball, especially my 11 year old son's team

Participant:  Weightlifting  :-)

heytallmama

What a good topic! 

Spectator: Really good theatre be it plays, musicals, or operas - as long as its good!  For the sports side: baseball, football, or hockey. 

Participant: Kickball/ wiffle ball... fun, goofy sports you don't have to be great at to enjoy. I'm not the most coordinated, haha! 

shannond21228

@LiveNLove44 my husband's a big Wild fan, well any Minnesota sports team if I'm honest. We're moving back to Minnesota and he's already planning on getting our 2 1/2 year old twins on skates!


Spectator: baseball and hockey. Once our kids start playing sports watching them play will be my absolute favorite.
Participant: I love cooking especially when I have the time and don't have to rush. It's even more enjoyable if someone else does the dishes. To my husband's dismay, online shopping.

Birdee212

@lnord7 OMG I love kickball! I haven't played that in years!

Spectator: Baseball and Football (Geaux Tigers!)

Participant: Theater and couponing (that's a sport, right?)

millette2015

Spectator: hockey, by far. Stereotypical Canadian here. Go Leafs go!

Participant: cooking! And baking. Anything that results in food in the end.

baconlady

Spectator - FOOTBALL! Soccer!

Participant -  running-I miss it.  I haven't even attempted since I found out I was pregnant. 

texasmomma84

Spectator- Football, especially the Texans & JJ Watt Participant- Swimming mostly. I never played sports growing up so I'm not really into participating in them now. I'm am so NOT competitive.

casserole27

Spectator - Theater, cooking, gymnastics, sometimes ice skating. 
I only watch sports when someone I know is playing.

Participant - Reading, eating, decorating, singing, dancing and baking.

Krysta6

Spectator-- soccer

Participant-- Crossfit

LiveNLove44

leighann1 said:

Hmm.

Spectator - This is kind of a tough one. I'm not a sports fan really, although I do like going to soccer games (MLS) when I can afford the tickets. Does watching a whole lot of HGTV count? 

Participant - Running in a race, especially a big one like a half marathon. There is so much excitement, and I love it when people come out to support runners along the routes. Oh, and I love participating in wine tastings! A couple years ago, we hit up 60+ wineries in Missouri. Yes, Missouri makes wine, and no, it's not very good. It was a labor of love

@leighann1, I love races of all kinds. Sprint triathlons are really fun and a great way to mix it up. I did the TC marathon (the full 26.2) in 2006 and ended up with some serious issues a couple weeks after from overtraining. I think I'll be sticking to 10ks and half-marathons for now (the non-pregnant "now"). I think I'm going to run the Get Lucky 7k in March 2016 as my first race back in action after this LO is born. Do you have any races in mind for once LO is born and you have bumpless runs to look forward to??

leighann1

@LiveNLove44, the Napa to Sonoma half marathon has been on my bucket list for quite awhile, so we are going to try to make that happen! Other than that, I'm going to try the Rock the Parkway (Kansas City) half in April. I've done it every year except this year - I was registered but dropped to the 5k after first trimester kicked my butt. RTP is one of my favorite races ever! It's super close to home (as in, I drive the route almost daily), but it makes me love my city every time!

BRBaby1012

Spectator- music! The husband and I are going to as many fun shows as we can this summer.

Participant- running (marathons and half marathons- although now I can barely waddle a 5K) and hiking

saraking437

Spectator: Theatre and Showjumping (equestrian sport) 

Participant: Showjumping. I've really missed riding my horses since I got pregnant! Can't wait to get back in the saddle and buy ponies for the little princess.

candicequeen

Spectator: music!! We have a big music festival this weekend and then Grateful Dead 50 year shows the next weekend!! Super stoked!!
Participant: music! These things require dancing! And also disc golf and walks with my 2 year old.

heytallmama

Shit!! I think I just accidentally reported someone in this thread!! I don't know who and I'm so sorry! Anyone know how to check if I actually did that and how to undo it?!

slhawkins25

Spectator: Any live music, Cardinals baseball, trashy reality t.v.

Participant: Yoga, hiking, fishing, camping, being in or near any large body of water. I am most at peace outside. Reading any and everything, knowledge is power

anorthro

Spectator: music. This is about the only thing I enjoy as a spectator! I would much rather be a participant in everything!

Participant: music (we have monthly fiddle jams with friends), hiking, camping, dancing (I love contra dance).

heytallmama

BrooklynBroussard said:

@lnord7 I don't know how to undo it, but I've accidently done it while scrolling before! I think you have to type out a reason with your report, so hopeful it didn't go through!

Phew ok! When the little box popped up, I'm prettttyyy sure I hit cancel, but I also happened to drop my phone at the same time and the box went away so I wasn't sure if I actually hit cancel or during the drop, wound up clicking submit by mistake!