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What are your interests outside of kids/family/work?
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Re: What are your interests outside of kids/family/work?
::scratches head:: Could you repeat the question? haha....
I loved to jetski, 4wheel, snowmobile, drift car racing...anything fast, really, camp, go to concerts (punk, rockabilly, reggae, ska...), do karate, travel, I taught belly dance at a school for impoverished kids (very important curriculum,
), I used to have the time to sit down and write half decent poetry, I was even writing a novel...hmmm...wonder where that got to??
Scrapbooking, going to the beach, laying by the pool, reading, running, golfing.
I have had no time to do any of these items since having a baby though except for reading. I'm still struggling to find a balance. Oh, and college football. I did have a little time for that this fall.
Reading, home decorating/projects, travel. Would like to learn to sew and learn more about photography.
I get to read sometimes if I can catch a few minutes on my kindle. The house we moved into over 2 years ago still has hand me down furniture and bare walls and it drives me crazy because I have so many ideas but no time to make them happen. We have traveled a bit with DD now, hoping to get away by ourselves soon too.
Travel is my passion. Biking and swimming are my favorite outdoor activities, but unfortunately since we moved from Phoenix to Chicago I get to do a lot less of that these days.
Indoors I enjoy reading and watching documentaries. I swear I would watch a documentary on ANYthing- I would probably watch one about the history of paste with rapt interest.
Before having kids my DH and I volunteered at the animal shelter every week. We would clean cages, walk dogs, and try and help with adoptions. I hope to get back into that when the kids are old enough to come with me. For now I enjoy running, knitting, and baking. Wish I could do all three at the same time!
Before we started trying to get pregnant (took me 3 years and lots of doctor appointments), I was an avid triathlete, however, after many infertility drugs and a pregnancy, you wouldn't be able to tell. Hopefully, I'll pop another kid or two in the next few years and I can RETURN to my running, biking, and swimming on a regular basis.
Beside that, I love scrapbooking, cross-stitching, cleaning (yeah, I know, weird), and going out to eat with my girlfriends.
When I look at my son and see the look in his eyes, it is so worth giving up these hobbies right now. I just look forward to getting them back one day.
Inside: reading, yoga, baking and I'm getting back into knitting and crochet
Outside: walking, gardening, walking the dog, hiking, walking some more. I used to run, but I'm getting too old and achy for that now.
Planning trips - I spend HOURS researching. Come to think of it, I like researching darn near anything.
I am still trying to make more time for reading non-parenting related material. I've hijacked DH's Kindle that he got for Christmas which is helping!
Baking has always been a speciality of mine. Now that we are dealing with food allergies I like trying egg and milk free recipes and modifying old favorites.
DH and I used to bike together when we first met. I haven't even sat on my bike in at least three years. Maybe I will dust it off for spring/summer.
My twins are 5! My baby is 3!
DS#2 - Allergic to Cashew, Pistachio, Kiwi
DS#3 - Allergic to Milk, Egg, Peanut, Tree Nuts and Sesame
Working out/ H&F
Travel
Philanthropy
Fashion
The arts
The beach