tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post6469337230113359398..comments2024-03-28T23:39:58.208-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: HobbiesLydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-81960884008115066942017-06-09T11:42:55.730-07:002017-06-09T11:42:55.730-07:00When we adopted our children I had to give up my h...When we adopted our children I had to give up my hobbies to be their mother and to help with their needs. A year later I still feel I can't devote time to my hobbies, but I sure hope it will come soon. Good read, thank you! #KCACOLS Feeling Mum Yethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984556899572654391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-19615950141517439332017-06-09T11:31:28.495-07:002017-06-09T11:31:28.495-07:00Ah this is so sad. Is this a true story. There'...Ah this is so sad. Is this a true story. There's a way to find a balance surely. Or maybe don't have children and a wife if you can't commit to them. Sounds like an interesting read. I love reading biographies.<br /><br />My hubby bets on the horses but he sets himself a limit and he wins enough to earn us little treats and keep us comfortable. It doesn't infringe on our family time. He prepares it in the mornings whilst we are getting ready. He and little one watch some of the races together. We even recently went for a family day at the races and gave little one his own kitty which we bet on his behalf and earned enough to buy him a trampoline. It's nice if you can share your hobby with your family.<br /><br />My hubby understands that I treat my blog as work and a hobby and that I seek certain photos whilst we are going about our day. He's quite happy to assist or suggest ideas for posts. He loves my creative side and actively encourages me to pursue it further and write a novel.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up.<br />#KCACOLSGorgeousGeorgesMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725395753673107859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-82835978734139557762017-06-07T08:25:03.085-07:002017-06-07T08:25:03.085-07:00Blogging is also my hobby and I do try and keep it...Blogging is also my hobby and I do try and keep it to working in the evenings when the kids are in bed and I don't blog over the weekend. However, I do use my phone a bit too much and I definitely need to be more mindful of this. #KCACOLSMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964407829009914058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-33229482180983840722017-06-07T02:41:17.350-07:002017-06-07T02:41:17.350-07:00My hubby and I more or less share the same interes...My hubby and I more or less share the same interests. Neither of us does anything that takes us away from our family, I couldn't imagine ever doing this.<br />Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next timealidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423249105595356325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-40155081877711710732017-06-02T08:43:37.952-07:002017-06-02T08:43:37.952-07:00This book sounds really interesting. More than jus...This book sounds really interesting. More than just a hobby - an obsession. I think hobbies can become more than a sideline if it's something you are passionate about. But you need to remember to make room for family. #StayclassymamaNursery Whineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541053567002627874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-28844982956566740902017-05-30T10:28:09.128-07:002017-05-30T10:28:09.128-07:00Oh gosh, that's pretty rough on his wife and k...Oh gosh, that's pretty rough on his wife and kids. I was watching a documentary called Meru a couple of years ago, about climbing this mountain called Meru. And it struck me how the climbers are always just hanging out for the next adrenaline rush. #LifethisweekAn Aussie in San Franciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413318512830465669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-62940551161464046322017-05-29T18:48:30.382-07:002017-05-29T18:48:30.382-07:00I enjoyed reading your discussion topics. It's...I enjoyed reading your discussion topics. It's hard to balance everything but if we are aware of how much time we are spending on hobbies we can be more careful not to overdo. Thanks for linking with me! TeresaNanaHoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132837897905960498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-29114801858378107292017-05-29T00:49:14.997-07:002017-05-29T00:49:14.997-07:00Really impactful post Lydia. I can see that in som...Really impactful post Lydia. I can see that in some families and relationships the hobbies take away one of a couple to other fields and areas. Food for thought here about how a 'harmless' hobby could grow in such an extreme way. Thank you for linking up for #lifethisweek 22/52. Next week's prompt: View From Here.Denyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-43329025073466682982017-05-28T14:43:38.580-07:002017-05-28T14:43:38.580-07:00Great discussion points, Lydia. I consider bloggi...Great discussion points, Lydia. I consider blogging one of my hobbies and points 1 & 2 are things I'm conscious of. Blogging is me time and while I schedule it into my week, I am mindful that it doesn't invade into time with family. A constant juggling act.<br /><br />SSG xxxSydney Shop Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813953421175387706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-21399540576947422802017-05-28T14:01:56.512-07:002017-05-28T14:01:56.512-07:00This is a great post Lydia! I can see this book ha...This is a great post Lydia! I can see this book has had a huge impact on you. Love how you've worked that all into the hobby theme. Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886017636780724635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-30029927809352510432017-05-24T22:21:42.391-07:002017-05-24T22:21:42.391-07:00I am bad with the phone. I put it in another room ...I am bad with the phone. I put it in another room in the evening, and leave it in my pocket of with friends. Once it comes out, I have poor manners and no restraint. Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-24404434359414633812017-05-24T22:10:41.771-07:002017-05-24T22:10:41.771-07:00It sounds like a great read. I think it's pro...It sounds like a great read. I think it's probably relevant to social media as well. I have stopped looking at IG or checking mail if we are out together because Al isn't on SM and he doesn't get it at all. For us, being present when we are together is important, because he is away so often. There are times when I will put my crocheting down if we are watching something together but invariably, he falls asleep and I pick it up again.<br />Sometimes it's such a fine line you don't realise you have crossed it and I think sometimes once it's crossed, you have to work so hard to cross back that people feel it isn't worth it - which is sad. Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.com