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rwhite0714
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I spent the first year and a half trying to set up our house, get in a routine, and figure out my new identity as a wife. Then I got pregnant and a lot of it has been preparing for baby.
It was really hard because I felt like all I was doing was work and I didn't have any hobbies, yet my husband continued to be involved in his many many many activities.
I took the summer off this year (I'm a teacher and usually work summers), and got back into cooking. I usually take care of all our meals, but this summer I really COOKED. I spent most of the time in the kitchen and absolutely loved it. I was able to take something I already had to do (make meals and start building up our freezer for when the baby is born), and had fun with it. Because I spent so much time cooking, we were also able to do several dinner parties this summer which I love to do. I was also able to spend more time reading, which is also a hobby of mine. I hadn't been able to read this much since before we got engaged.
I also love bargain hunting, so preparing for the baby has been a lot of fun too. I think I can officially say that's a hobby of mine too.
I feel so refreshed now that I feel like I have hobbies again.
My point is, you can try something new, or you can turn something you HAVE to do into something that you love. You really have to play around with it. Start with what interests you in the first place, and go from there.
I was crazy, and was planning my wedding while also curating a group art show for the month after my wedding. So it felt like a relief to finish the wedding planning, and be able to focus on finishing touches for the art show. The art show was up for 2 months, with other events during that time, like a poetry reading night, etc. After all of that was said and done, I started on a children's book! I still feel like I have too much on my plate sometimes. lol
Have some fun incorporating your wedding photos into your home decor. It took me a while to find the right frames and mats for all of ours and to pick where I wanted them in the house. There're also an endless number of home improvement things you can do, especially if you're in a new home like us. My husband and I painted four rooms and made some changes to make it "our own". That also gives you some fun, quality time with just the two of you.
I've also enjoyed cooking. Allrecipes.com is my new favorite site (next to TheNest, of course).
If you like planning, you can plan special date nights for you and your new hubby! My husband and I have at least one date night every week, but once or twice a month, I try to plan something special and unique for us.
I am going to maybe buy a sewing machine and take up sewing and crafts for around the house.
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Seriously? No one cares about your wedding pictures or video. If you want a party, fine, but lay off the wedding. It's over.
Did you not have any hobbies prior to planning a wedding?