Hobbies are the best!
Hobbies allow us all to play and have fun. Hobbies encourage us to make things, get out into the world and try new things, move and exercise, and learn new skills. Maybe, most importantly, they connect us with people who enjoy the same things we do and help us build community— because it can be hard for adults to make friends!
At the very least, having hobbies will make you more interesting at cocktail parties. Feeling inspired? Read on.
Rediscovering Soccer and Friendships
As I entered my thirties, life seemed to accelerate at an unfathomable pace. Between the demands of work, family responsibilities, and the never-ending to-do lists, it felt like there was hardly any time left for myself.
How We Built A Social Circle With Games
A few years ago, my husband and I found ourselves stuck in a weekly routine of work, kids, and not a lot of fun. We both loved board games when we were dating, but after having kids, who were too young for that kind of thing, our games were in a cabinet gathering dust. Our older son had had a few playdates with a buddy from daycare, and the parents seemed really nice but we didn’t know them that well. There was another family in our son’s class we wanted to get to know too.