National Hobby Month

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Since joining a women’s fraternity I’ve had to purchase paint supplies, objects to paint, yarn, et cetera and I’ve decided to use all of these supplies that I’ve paid for because I’ve grown to enjoy completing projects and making others smile. Besides my desire to use my purchases wisely, there are many health benefits for starting and working through these tasks (for more info read Dr. Sarah McKay’s article from MindBodyGreen). I’ve always loved playing musical instruments, but lessons don’t fit in my budget. I spent around $480 for lessons, $400 for my violin, and $50 for supplies and proper storage: In total I paid around $830 to make my dream of being a violinist come true, only to discover that the pressure of playing for others created unnecessary stress. I don't regret the experiences I gained last year, because now I'm wary of using my money in places it doesn't belong.  All of my crafts supplies can be purchased at Walmart, Target, Hobby Lobby, Michaels’, or Amazon. Unless I choose to spend my money on expensive supplies, I won’t spend more than $50.

I encourage who finds themselves unbelievably bored when they have free time, to pick up a craft and do something productive while they watch Netflix. I painted a squirrel while watching Mary and the Witch’s Flower, and colored in my old Hello Kitty coloring book while waiting for laundry. There will be times where you’re not juggling several things at once, and starting a craft is a great way to use that time.

As an added bonus to reading slightly embarrassing stories of my failed attempts at hobbies, I will continue to post what I've learned from these hobbies I've picked up. Feel free to comment down below your funny stories or any questions you have that I can find the answer to. Also, January is National Hobby Month, so happy holidays!

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Helpful Hints

McKay, Dr. Sarah. Why Crafting is Great for Your Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains. N/A. Web. 17 Jan 2019. <https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14252/why-crafting-is-great-for-your-brain-a-neuroscientist-explains.html>.