Last week I took an old college alum to the airport to meet her flight. As we drove up Biscayne she told me about a pool hall that she found on West Dixie. It took a couple of seconds but I remembered the place. Anna took me there one time.
It was a nice little spot, but I can’t say I enjoyed being there simply because I don’t like playing pool and I’m not friendly so I don’t particularly enjoy meeting new people.
When I relayed that bit of information to my fellow alum she asked, “Well, what do you like to do for fun besides reading and writing?”
She shocked me with that question. I couldn’t think of an answer.
“I like to learn…” I said firmly and shrugged.
“You’re lame!” she exclaimed and quickly changed her tone. “I’m just playin…I mean, that’s good that you’re okay with doing you regardless of what anyone has to say.”
Yeah right. She wasn’t playing.
But I don’t really care what people think of what I do for fun. Yes, I like to research personal development websites and see what tips other writers are giving for gaining success. Yes, I like to read up on spirituality and meditation and psychic abilities. Yes, it really excites me to read biographies of successful people and ain’t nothing more fun than belting out my emotions on this blog. Sure..I have therapy sessions with myself and actually uncover hidden limiting beliefs..and I love it!
I mean…I may not be a clubber. I’m not into shopping or surfing or working out. I may not enjoy sports or games or television or radio or anything too social. But who cares? I don’t invite anyone to come read on the internet with me. I don’t invite anyone to the book store to browse with me. I am the only person I know who can have a PARTY all by myself!
I enjoy being with myself more than being with anyone else.
You know..it’s funny how what I do for fun is so closely connected to what I desire for my most successful career. Well, maybe that’s how it is supposed to be.
Let me get ready for the eclass Oprah is teaching. You KNOW a nerd like me signed up…I’m all about upliftment!