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Glimpse into the Mind of a Blogger #3 "Free Time"

When I saw this question roll in I had to laugh, "How do you send your free time?" Between school work, graduation work, college work, life work, and extra curricular stuff my time becomes anything, but free. However, I have had sometime the last couple of weekends to lay back and breath. So hopefully, this post will help you get an idea of what I like to do.

 Probably my favorite thing to do is READ. I have loved reading for as long as I can remember. I used to go to the library and choose a book based off of how big it was. I also tried to read "Gone With the Wind." For my 8th grade spring break book report. It was a failed attempt, however I did a report on a book about Paul Revere's daughter and loved it. As far a book genres go I am a sucker for the classics and have a list that I want to acquire for my constantly growing library. Some favorites authors are Lousia May Alcott, Emily or Charlotte Bronte, Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and so many others that I am forgetting their names. I like current stuff as well. The Percy Jackson series I couldn't put down, thanks to my dear friend who got me to read them. Peter and the Star Catchers another series was one I deeply enjoyed. I also enjoy any books from any of the Life of Faith series, I would love to own more of them, but they are getting harder to find as they are going out of print. I could talk for hours about books. So suffice it to say reading is an enjoyable pass time.

I enjoy listening to music. I often have something playing while I am cleaning, getting ready, reading or studying. My interests are diverse, I like rock ex, Def Leopard, Bon Jovi, Van Halon, Journey, Toto, Asia. Pop ex, Huey Lewis and the News, Sting, One Direction, Anthem Lights, (there is a lot)
Country ex: Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alison Krauss, Hank Williams, Alabama,
Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, The Judds, Dixie Chicks, Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn. 
I write a lot, hence this blog, I mess around writing stories, I have kept a journal for several years. Writing is a way for me to express emotions I can't put into words or convey in person. Staring at a blank sheet of paper inspires me to write or come up with thoughts. 

 I like adventuring, exploring new places or just hanging out with my family. I am blessed with a family where no matter what we do, we seem to have fun doing it. We like going to lakes or hiking. We explore thrift stores, going to concerts or doing things at home since we are gone so much of the week.
 I hope you enjoyed seeing what I like to do for fun. I would love to learn what YOU all do for fun. Leave your answers in the comments and if there is something you want to learn about me comment your questions. 

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