In my last entry I talked about visiting New York City. The big reason we visited at this time of the year was so that we could go to a session of the U.S. Open professional tennis championships. I don’t think my husband was too excited about it, but after seeing it in person he was really enjoying it. This was also my first time watching tennis live, and I loved it, but I had already suspected that I would.
Why the U.S. Open? I’ve actually been a fan of tennis for quite awhile. I started watching the French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open during the summers where I was old enough to stay home on my own but not old enough to work. My brother and I would watch the matches, which helped us to learn the sport. We even tried to play tennis sometimes, but most of the time was spent chasing after the tennis ball. Even today, I am thinking about taking some lessons if I can find a way to fit it into my schedule.
Why tennis at all? I’m not sure I have a great answer for that. It has just been something that I casually enjoy, which is great, because I don’t feel all that obligated to keep up with it if I don’t want to. It is great to have an interest that I can dabble in and out of when the mood hits me. Tennis of course can also be great for your physical and social health, so when I do engage in playing I can get benefits as well.
How about you? Do you have a hobby that is around when you feel like dropping in and out of it? It’s certainly not a requirement in life, but it can add to your enjoyment of it, and I encourage you to look into it if you are interested.