Today’s prompt comes from June. Thanks!

This is normally a favorite topic for me, but lately, I’ve been slacking.

To do my favorite hobbies, I have to be in the mood, have lots of space, and time to do them. Well, I’ve been busy doing other things much of the time I’ve been back in Jupiter and when I’m not, I haven’t been in the mood.

It’s not that I don’t have plenty I could do, like making holders for several air plants, or finishing that crocheted shawl that should have been finished two years ago, or my newest hobby, acrylic painting. I also have tons of rocks already polished, and a bunch that need to be.

I guess the difference is right now, there is no sense of urgency. I need a reason like a birthday gift, or some event because if its just for me, I can do that anytime. If I’m being honest, my passion hasn’t been kindled for a while on certain hobbies. If someone were to ask for something, or were to give me a diamond art painting to do, I’d jump right on it because I’m more passionate about that.

There is so much to do here, and someone is always hollering for me to come do something or other. “We are playing games” or “Come over to the pool, we are here hanging out.” Yes, I realize that my desire to do those things is because I’m now one of the cool kids and the don’t want to disappoint the group. Hobbies have therefore taken a back seat.

If, for say, another friend asked me to make something for her (or him) my new friends would understand I’m sure. Or I could do it when wasn’t busy with the gang.

It might be a different time in my life right now, but I promise, my hobbies won’t stay neglected for long. 😘