How To Be Interesting
I am feeling inspired today. After a couple of days of dealing with financial stress, I decided to take the day off and just relax and tap into my creative side. To be honest, I don’t think I have a very fascinating creative side. I can’t really draw. I’m not very good at arts and crafts. I can play a little piano – I can only play slow songs. I like to sing, but I never do. I like to write, but I am out of practice. I like to take pictures, but I’m not sure I have a good eye for that sort of thing.
I think I am dull.
So, I started searching for hobbies and I found this site: russell davies: how to be interesting. I dare you to read that blog entry and not feel inspired in some way.
When I was younger, I used to like picking a random topic and just learning about it. I would actually write reports over the summer just for myself. (Nerd!) I love to learn and I am known for getting passionate about the things I like, but I haven’t felt that way in a really long time. I think it’s time I started to explore a little bit.
I’ll start taking pictures, reading more, taking notes and observing the world around me. Maybe I’ll stumble upon a new interest or a new hobby for myself. It will be nice to have my life revolve around more than just parenting, college, and my health.
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Learning a foreign language is an excellent way to broaden your knowledge and become very interesting at the same time! I learned Italian this summer, and was amazed how quickly my circle of friends increased. Try it!
That’s actually a good idea. I’ve always labeled myself as “bad at learning languages” but that’s a little self-defeating, isn’t it?
My daughter is looking to do a foreign exchange program next year…maybe I’ll learn her new language with her. I’ll have to take a look around for a cheap Rosetta Stone alternative perhaps.