Rambling Friday: Hobbies

Through the years, I've had several hobbies, some I still enjoy, others, I've discarded or lost interest, while still finding new creative ways to enjoy life.

Some that I've enjoyed through the past few years include:

• quotes. Love to collect them, and this is still a keen hobby of mine. I have several journals filled with quotes.
• photography. Can't get away from this one. If I'd chosen a different vocation, it'd be photography.
• angels. Although I still quite a few, I've slowed down on gaining anymore. I'm borderline on this one, wondering if I should sell out. Smile.
• coloring books for adults. This one is a new one for me, and I still enjoy it when I have time.
• scrapbooking. I enjoy this one quite a bit, but seldom find the time to work on it regularly.

Why should you have a hobby? Here's a few thoughts:

• Creativity: hobbies create creativity which also benefits one in their daily work habits. It also gives insight into what kind of person you are.
• Confidence. When you enjoy doing something, such as a hobby, you usually are fairly good at it. We learn, grow in different ways and gain from challenges.
• Hobbies help to reduce stress. Focusing on a hobby gives the body and mind something besides the stress in your life to focus on, thus a time of rest. 
• Socialize. When you find something you enjoy doing, it's always great to find others who enjoy the same hobby, share techniques, and experiences. 

So give it a chance. If you don't already enjoy a hobby, search for one. What do you love to do? Walking? Try new paths, take pictures, draw a picture, write down your thoughts in a journal. Traveling? Make sure to record your journey. Cooking? Quilting? Gardening? Woodworking? Whatever you choose, relax and allow the time you spend on your hobby to help build strength in your body, mind, and soul.


Happy Hobby Day!

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Fun Alert Ahead! Adult Coloring Books Recommenndation

I'd love to introduce you to this inspired book and the author. I've recently discovered that coloring is NOT just a children's activity, but can bring relaxation and peace when you need some downtime. Sharon A Lavy's Adult Coloring Books are just the thing. Give them a try!

Sharon A. Lavy's Adult Coloring books! They are creative and fun pages to relax and enjoy. Not thinking you're going to be disappointed in them! Here's some fun pages I did after a recent surgery:

Relaxing and Fun

Great New Craft!

A recent customer review:                                                                                                                               ~~I find the art lovely and the experience of coloring them relaxing~~

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About Sharon:  Sharon A Lavy lives with her husband in SW Ohio. When not reading, writing, or sewing for her family, she enjoys traveling with her husband in the small plane they call Papa. 

She is best known in the novel writing community, as that German Baptist lady. In the Old German Baptist community she s a dressmaker, a pattern maker, and the sister who writes. 

And in her own mind she s a wife, a mother, and a grandmother, but above all a child of God.

~~ Her greatest desire is to be a woman after God s own heart~~

Sharon has a heart for hurting women, and writes women s fiction. Because when~~it s all said and done~~It s all about relationships.

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