If....

Ok, so I've been a little absent. I've been going through a blogging funk- "Nothing interesting enough to write a post about is happening." Oh well. We've had a lot going on.... again. Sean finished and passed his Engineers test- YAY! Now we just have to wait for the official results. His test is good for a year, so depending how many spots end up opening up, and what his rank is for the test, we will see if he is able to promote. Even if it doesn't happen this year, I am extremely proud of him for all his hard work and dedication he put into studying and getting ready for the test. If one thing I've learned about my husband, it's that when he puts his mind to getting something done, it's going to happen. I'm proud of you Sean!

Any way, I just started looking at pinterest this morning- so amazing. I'm just waiting for my invite right now so that I can officially join and start pinning things that I'm interested in (not sure if "pinning" is a part of the official lingo, but it sounds right). And I got to thinking... If I was talented enough and could do any job in the world or have any full time hobby what would it be? Well of course money in this scenario would need to not be a factor, but I came up with the following- If I had the talents and time, I would love to do/be the following:

- a chef.... even though now it's just for me an Sean, and my meals aren't gourmet, and sometimes turn out awful, I would love to cook. I love cooking and baking and making food, the smells that fill the house, and the food you get to eat when you're done!

- a photographer.... I have a nice camera that I've barely started experimenting with, but as I continue to experiment and more photos come out nicer, I get more excited. Something about being able to capture the moments of your life- even the simple ones, is very satisfying and pleasurable.

- a singer... now this is where the caveat that if I could have the talents come in. I love to sing- to my dogs, in the shower, in the car, walking down the street, anywhere... my only downfall- I don't have a good singing voice.

- a dancer... I loved dancing and performing- give me a character to be while I dance, and I'm all for it. I'm rather shy around people I don't know very well, and tend to be kind of awkward some times, but when I danced, I could become any character- not saying I was the most talented one in the bunch but I loved playing the role. I no longer have the skills I used to, but I still love to dance (even though now it's mainly around my house during episodes of Glee, or with my iTunes playing when no one's around to watch me but my dogs).

After writing this post, and thinking about it.... even though these aren't things I can pursue full time and in lieu of my job and regular life, I am making a commitment to myself to include them in my life more often. I will cook more, take more pictures, sing more (sorry everyone), and dance more. These are things I love and things that make me happy. If you could spend all your time doing things you love what would they be? Ask yourself- even though I may not be able to do this full time, how can I incorporate it in my life more?

Happy Thursday Everyone!