List five things you do for fun.
Fun? What’s that? I don’t know this fun thing you speak of. I have to really think about this because most often I am doing a lot of what I have to do vs what I want to do. But the Bloganuary prompt of the day didn’t ask about that so let’s get into it (as best I can).
#1 Reading, but…
My ability to sit still is about as strong as a kernel of corn in a hot pan. My attention span is as long as a grain of rice. I used to love to read before I got boggled down in multi-tasking on a constant basis. I long lost the ability to focus on one thing at a time.
#2 Pole dance exercise class, but…
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DonateDonate monthlyDonate yearly#3 Writing, but…
Then I get caught in my thoughts obsessing over if people are going to read it, is my writing clear so that my intent isn’t lost in translation, will readers hate it, is it going to generate any attraction and any other thinks a socially anxious person would think. Which is why I go long bouts of not posting anything and when I finally do, I post in the wee hours of the night when most should be sleep. Even doing that keeps me awake because I’m filled with anticipation of if there will be activity on the post.
#4 Hanging out with friends, but…
Then the day arrives to do whatever activity I was initially excited about that was presented to me in advance and the anxiety sets in day of. Am I going to show up first before my friends arrive? I hate being in social places by myself. Especially dining alone. Will I see anyone else I know? Do I have to walk into the establishment alone? Is there going to be good food? Because I’m food motivated and great eats are like a reward for the effort of peopling to me. Also, is my social battery fully charged or will it drain quickly? There’s so many factors that must be considered when going out. And if my nerves are too bad I will take my glasses off so that I don’t have to see anyone beyond my immediate circle of friends. (A little life hack I’ve developed trying to cope with my social anxiety).
#5 Pulling weeds…
No but! Yes, pulling weeds! I can do this for hours and hours. All I need is a tent to protect me from the sun when it’s too hot, my water, good music and citronella torches for the bugs. There is something so calming to me about uprooting weeds in whole from stem to roots. I get such satisfaction from the before and after. Yes, I take pics. I will spend an entire day out there if it weren’t for my family making me do things like, eat 😆.
Anyway, I know this list is a mixed bag but it’s mine and what I got (for now). I’m open to growth and am taking suggestions. Let me know your 5 fun things in the comments.