Comments on: Still getting ready for Belmont’s Bizzare

By: Stormimay

Stormimay — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:05:29 +0000

Balanced? Not hardly. But as much as I wish I had more time to pursue my painting, writing, sewing, and knitting, my “work” is definitely my priority. I’m a stay at home homeschooling mom with six kids. I try to take some time for my hobbies, and I try to involve them in my hobbies, but in reality it will be about 16 more years before I can devote myself to my hobbies and interests. Sometimes that makes me sad, but I still wouldn’t change it for the world.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:34:42 +0000

I don’t know if mine is balanced. It’s probably too heavy on the craft side now with the end of Christmas gift making in sight. Granted, I don’t work outside the home. My hobbies all change but they’re always what I’m enjoying doing – I need to do more on the homekeeping side right now, but I guess to me it all ties in as one.

By: Helena

Helena — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:07:10 +0000

Not balanced at all, no. I work normal business hours, but my job is 50 miles from my house, so I spend about 2.5 hours a day driving. I am fortunate that my bosses let me work at home one day a week, but even with that concession, it feels like work has taken over my life, as I hardly have time or energy for hobbies right now.

In 2008 I’m hoping to rectify that. I’d like to build up my freelance business to the point where I can work from home–even part-time would be fine, as I could temp to supplement income if needed.

By: yayanana

yayanana — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:39:27 +0000

After working for YEARS AND YEARS, I want to quit and persue my hobbies. Working from home is especially hard since the call of the projects is so hard to resist. When I was working in an office, it was hard enough, but these last 4 months, I feel like the job is in the way. Except it gives me the $$$ to HAVE projects and hobbies.

By: Lady Ariadna

Lady Ariadna — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:12:24 +0000

I, too, wish I had more time for my other pursuits (i.e. fitness instructing and professional certifications in that field). I go to work from 9-5:30 every day with an hour commute each way, so that doesn’t leave me much free time in the evenings for anything, and homework of course comes first before all my “fun” stuff. After July, when I graduate, things should slow down a bit. I hope.

By: MrsDragon

MrsDragon — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:25:01 +0000

I feel that I am *reaching* for balance between work and hobbies, but I am not quite there yet. I have been at my job for just over 7 months, so I am still adjusting to this whole notion of work life balance. : ) Previously, I was a grad student, which meant lots of free time, setting my own hours, and being able to work on crafts during online group meetings.

Now, I work during preset times, (And in theory, only during those preset times) and trying to finish everything during those 8 hours and then come home and (a)not stress/worry/think about work and (b) actually get something significant done in an evening can be challenging. Five hours flies by far too fast. : )