My hobbies
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Most people pursue their hobbies with a extreme passion. What is probably less common is how often they change hobbies. For example, I’ve always loved photography, I still do but I don’t study and take pictures as often as I once did. With my hobbies I go through periods of extreme study and dedication and then I get bored and move on to something different. Like me and competitive fighting.
This is probably why I find it hard to imagine myself working as a employee. Most people are perfectly happy working the same job for five years but I find myself getting bored doing the same thing after a year or two. There just aren’t many jobs that could keep me excited year after year. Maybe this is the cause of my career as a consultant or maybe my career as a consultant is a symptom of my personality?
Honestly its been a little frustrating to look at my cameras and gym gear sitting around. Yesterday I went and purchased a guitar. I wanted to spend about $600 but ended up paying about the same price I paid for my MacBook. Yikes. Will I repeat my photography hobby again? Will I be looking at my guitar a year from now dusty in its case wondering ‘why the hell did I spend that money?’
My camera was a special case because its a digital SLR and they become outdated. But my guitar is different. It made me see my hobbies in a less frustrating light. So what if I spend a year passionate about studying guitar and stop for two years? I would have still learned a new skill that will last me a lifetime. Actually, I know enough about photography to teach a class and that’s not bad. And I can still knock out people if I ever needed to get into a fight. As long as my guitar doesn’t become outdated, I don’t mind playing it three times a year for the rest of my life. In fact, I sort of like the idea of gradually adding hobbies to my repertoire.
By the time I’m 70 I should have some idea of what interest me and what doesn’t. Until then I can spend a year on each hobby exploring. That’s barely enough time.
Anyway, what’s most important is that your hobbies bring you pleasure. Can’t really put a price or time limit on that.
Ejovi, I can relate to this 100% as it’s exactly what I do. I don’t know if it will change by the time we are 70 either… In my case it just seems to be a part of who I am. You should see the stack of bikes, climbing gear, cameras, surf boards, guitars… I love each and every one of the experiences and people that being involved with those activities has brought me.