Have you ever thought of starting a new hobby because of this pandemic, when you can’t go out and you have so much time in your hands?
Early this morning, I took out the transparent plastic bag which have my eraser, sharpener, some small brushes, colour pens, crayola, water-base ink, two sets of watercolor, my green glitter colouring book and my Zen Mandala colouring book. Some of them were previous gifts from Nissa. Then I visited my Memories page on FB and what do you know, there were the pictures of my Mandala coloured figures. You can see some of them on my previous post here.
I hope I could give justice to all these designs. They would surely help during some boredom weekday afternoons. Since I have met my goals in Goodreads, I am choosing those books which are somewhat longer than the previous books I’ve read and are on my TBR list.
Night by Elie Wiesel, another WWII epic, Reduced to Joy by Mark Nepo, book of poems, Terms of Endearment by Larry McMurtry, an Oscar-winning story of a memorable mother and her feisty daughter, Consolations by David Whyte. I love reading his poems, It by Stephen King. I haven’t read a King novel for quite some time. There are many more which I want to finish before the year ends.
I added regular playing of the piano to my list of things to do, and I play almost every day. I would have to skip reading blog posts if I began to read books. So far, it’s not a hard choice.
LikeLike
Wonderful Anne. I don’t know how to play any musical instrument.
LikeLike
John doesn’t, either. On college choir tours, people asked what instrument he played, and he replied, “The phonograph.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha! I love that witty answer 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Painting, drawing and coloring are fun! I’m happy that you enjoy this activity. I have to get back into painting again too. A friend gave me some tips on free online classes that I’ll write about sometime. Have fun, Arlene! 🎨
LikeLiked by 1 person
I only tried acrylic painting once. Nissa brought me to an arts shop for my birthday.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I remember that post! You both had painted a beautifully and had lots of fun!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very neat colouring. Happy reading.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Derrick 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Now that it is cooler here, I’ll have more time to create some art. Summer’s end has been cooler than usual here in NJ. I expect the tree leaves to begin turning beautiful colors earlier because of the unseasonable cold temperatures. I like the photo of your art supplies. It looks like fun.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It seems seasons are changing. I hope I’ll be able to start colouring again. Good luck on your new project. Thank you Kathy ☺
LikeLiked by 1 person
Drawing and reading. But with back to school for kids, I am finding less and less time for myself.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am a senior now so I no longer have to supervise my grandson, besides they live far from here. You need to have a “me” time too.
LikeLike
By the way, thank you for following my blog.
LikeLike
Glad to read you were inspired to revisit your hobby, Arlene. I have already cut back on blogging and photography, or I would get nothing done!
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Maybe that is why, I haven’t found a new post from you. Still blogging but reduced the size. Blogging in 250 to 300 words lately.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have been posting, but just one post on Monday and another today, Arlene.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Will check them soon Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have taken to cooking a great deal more. I enjoy it but had gotten in the habit of going out for quick meals. When I cook slowly I really enjoy it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sometimes, I get tired of cooking every meal here so we order online.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fortunately I always cook too much and we have leftovers for nights I don’t want to cook.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We usually eat the leftovers the following day with additional veggies or fried fish.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I will be right over!
LikeLike