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Today’s topic is: Five Activities You Wish You Had Time For:
This is a tough one. Running is my preferred activity. I am glad that I can squeeze it in. With work and family/social activities, there’s not much time left for anything else.
So these are things that I enjoy but don’t have enough time for…
1. Reading
I love to read. So I try to read before I go to bed. But it’s always too late so I only get a few pages done.
2. Watching TV
Again, I am rarely home enough to watch TV. I DVR a few shows (This is US, Grey’s Anatomy, Call the Midwife) but finding the time to watch them is a struggle. I know there a lot of great shows out there. Who has the time?
3. Fitness Classes such as Yoga, Zumba, Spinning, etc.
I never seem to find the time for yoga and I would love to try some other classes, as well.
4. Quilting
Before running, I used to quilt. I belonged to a quilt guild and went on retreats. I haven’t touched it in years. My artistic side enjoyed picking out the materials and assembling the squares.
my quilt guild buddies
Also before running, I played tennis everyday. I was part of several teams as well. Now, I play only several times a month.
my 2010 team which went on to compete in Regionals
My First 5K and More... 
My creative side is stagnating too. I think maybe I need to hunt down some painting classes or try a knitting group otherwise I’ll never do it!
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I have quite a few unfinished quilts. I do make time to knit. But not often just when I travel – on planes, trains and in cars – it’s great to do.
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You know, there are so many around. The library and knitting stores have drop in groups and classes.
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I do know. I even have a friend in the cohoes group. Again, it’s a time thing.
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I don’t have a creative side lol mostly cleaning for me and really organizing, I am very slow and i never enough time so I want to start.
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Yup, my house needs a lot of cleaning and organized. I definitely don’t make the time for that.
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If I didn’t run, I’d sleep in more. Oh wait, that’s not where you were going with this, was it? 😉
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I was thinking the same thing this morning. On my day off, I got up early to run a race!?
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Your tennis is why you have such gorgeous arms, 😀
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That’s so sweet. It must be the camera angle LOL
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I never quilted but I did enjoy sewing and haven’t done it in a LONG time, unless you count sewing up a race costume.
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I haven’t sewed anything in a long time. I wonder if my sewing machine still works?
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I need to reincarnate my latest knitting project (a poncho that I started back in February)….I love knitting, but the lack of free time is a drag. I also wish I had more time (or made more time) for reading. I read blogs all the time, but I need to get back to actually holding a book and turning the pages…
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I know what you mean. I have a blanket that I started knitting years ago.
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I wish I had more time to read and write!
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Me too. Those darn working hours.
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