Summary #2

Over the last few weeks, i have realized that i have become a leisure educator. I have not only educated myself about what my leisure values are, but i have also leisure educated my mother as well. Being a nurse, and not having much leisure time, my mother had her values and choices all backwards. Sometimes people don't realize what they think is leisure actually isn't until you point it out to them. I, for one, thought some activities would not be leisure because they are not those that I usually participate in (ie:Paintball). Now that I have tried a few unusual activities, I have added new things to my list of things to do when I have spare time. Especially lately, I find myself busy and happily occupied since my " regular" activities are getting old and boring. I am no longer experiencing Flow and that is why I was forced to try new things and challenge myself on a whole new level. I now feel more motivated and aware of my values as a leisure educator.

my silly weekend!

This weekend I chose to do a leisure activity that i have never done before...This activity is paintballing! For my brother's friend's birthday, he decided that he wanted to round up all ''the guys'', and play against each other. I wasn't supposed to be the only girl, but it somehow turned out that way and it was still fun. The first few rounds I didn't get shot, but the last round, I got shot about five times in the same spot..On my head and in my ear!!! It actually really hurt but I didnt notice a bump on my head until this morning!!