What Stands Out Most From the Past Year
Before welcoming 2023, I reflect on the past year. What stands out most are the new places I’ve visited, learning to ride a bicycle, and roller skating.
Category: Hobby
Why Riding a Bicycle Is the Best Thing I Never Wanted to Do
As an adult who didn’t know how to ride a bicycle, previous experiences and fear kept me from wanting to learn. I had convinced myself that riding a bike was something that would be nice to know, not a “must know.” I had done without thus far, so did I really need to learn? If not for my husband’s encouragement (and nudging), I’m not sure I ever would have. Three months ago, I was Learning to Ride a Bicycle as an Adult. Surprisingly, riding a bicycle is the best thing I never wanted to do.
Singing, an Act of Service?
I've always enjoyed singing and started when I was in the glee club in elementary school. I would later join my High School choir and take voice lessons for a semester in college. It wasn't until I joined the School of Practical Philosophy's choir in New York that I learned singing could be an act of service.
Inspired to Roller Skate
Roller skating has made a comeback thanks to TikTok, but that's not what inspired me to take up the hobby. I hadn't been skating since I was a kid. My now-husband, who loves to skate, reintroduced me to roller skating when we first started dating four years ago.