Hobbies

My darling husband has a couple of hobbies that I have no interest in. It works out fine for us. I am glad he has things to do on his own which leaves me with my own time to bake, read, and watch tv. Oh - I can't forget taking naps (which is what I did today). Uncas enjoys hunting and fishing. This time of year it's ice fishing.

Apparently when I was younger, I was intrigued by ice fishing. Really I like the cute little houses on the river. My parents never took me, which isn't surprising considering even as a child, I wasn't a fan of the cold or sitting still.

A couple of years ago I went up to Duluth for my first and last hunting season. I think my mother-in-law was convinced that one day I would go hunting with Uncas. To those of you who know me well, you know this will NEVER happen for a number of different reasons:

1. You have get up early and sit out in the cold. I don't mind the early part, but I hate being cold. Case in point - all of my hobbies keep me warm - baking, running, walking, talking with friends, watching tv . . . - nope, don't like the cold.

2. Not only do you have to sit in the cold for hunting, but you have to be quiet. I am not a quiet person.

3. You have to kill a cute little deer. I have no problem killing living things (i.e. bugs, spiders, etc), but I can't imagine shooting at Bambi.

Those are just the reasons for not going hunting. And I also will probably never go ice fishing. I just don't want to sit out in the cold for an extended period of time. I will however go visit, which is entirely different. I am a social person. Stopping by to check up on Uncas and see how he is doing is far different than sitting out there for a couple of hours with a pole in my hand. Now that we don't like just down the street from Lake Harriet, I have a feeling that my visits to Uncas will be few. Plus our puppy doesn't like the cold weather either (must take after me).

As for regular fishing - like during the summertime. I don't mind doing that because usually I end up reading a book and it's nice and warm and sunny when I choose to tag along.

So, while my husband is busy with hobbies, I am busy with mine. Today I took Sammy shopping, we napped and I am getting ready to bake some cookies. When our friends ask us tonight how our day was we can both say it was great!