superbowl and secret hobbies.

i have been so productive in the past few days.

// our house is spotless.
// my entire closet and dressers are color-coded.
// i set aside two huge bags worth of clothes i need to donate or get rid of because i never wear them.
// my "art" room is organized.
// i have made a ton of earrings and headbands.
// i am way ahead on copies and plans for school.
// i have skyped/talked with most of my out-of-town friends.
// i have planned a bit for our Cali trip. i have lots of groceries in the house.
// the last thing i really need to do is update my website.

Question: What is one hobby you have that most people don't know about?


i really don't have a lot of hobbies that people don't know about, i don't think. i like a lot of things. i like to talk about my hobbies. i'm pretty open about them. i like art. writing. travel. photography. painting. sewing. cooking. making jewelry and accessories. yoga. changing my hair... i guess that's a hobby. (:


most people probably don't know that i really like horseback riding. i rode for a good portion of my life. English, not Western, even though i like both. Western is way more laid back. English is kind of snobby and really precise and proper. i used to go to 'riding' camp when i was younger during summers. i did horse shows. i collected Grand Champions. i drew horses constantly. i still have my brushes and curry combs and sweat scrapers and crops and everything at my house. i wanted to own a horse for as long as i can remember.

i like the precision of English riding. i remember for shows, i would have to wear really specific clothing: breeches or jodhpurs, a dark colored top, hair in a braid, etc. i also learned how to plait the manes for shows like this:

 

 

i also secretly like to draw. that's probably not a surprise... especially if you've taken a class with me. my notes are covered in really crazy, abstract doodles. it actually helps me listen. not only do i like drawing, but i love designing tattoos, even though i probably would never, ever think about getting one. so that's something that definitely no one knows. i like to design tattoos. i also like to sketch ideas for clothes i want to make, but that's probably to be expected. (: