My New Hobby: Paint By Number

Before Tyler began working, he used to own a renovation business. With that business came a lot of free time together. He would work in the morning, and there was always a slight chance I got to see him in the afternoon.

Now that he is working from 9-5 (not to mention he likes to get in a bit more work after hours) I'm extremely bored.

I already hear your questions - what about my business? My business is back in Jackson where my business partner manages the clients, and I do everything that requires being behind a computer (graphics, editing, banners). I'm technically a fast, don't break my attention span, get it done type worker. Hence = I have more time on my hands than most.

I spend roughly 10 hours a day by myself, and 4 hours a day with my groom. And I don't like it.

So, I was talking to my mother on the phone mentioning how bored I am...and she tells me that I should try a new hobby, like knitting. Seeing as though I have never knitted and couldn't sew a button back on to save my life, I laughed and quickly put that idea on the back burner.

Cut to last week:

It's my usual morning - I wake up, put a K-cup in the Keurig and wait for my coffee to brew. I post my daily blog post and see what others are doing. Blogger to me is like Pinterest - you click on something that takes you to something else, that takes you to something else, that takes you to something else. Then, you look back at where you began and wonder how in the world you got to where you are. That's me.

Luckily, I found a blog (do I remember the name? No.) and the woman mentions how her hobby is Paint by Number. My initial thought: those still exist?

And then I did some googling.

Yes, they still exist. I realized I liked to paint, especially when someone tells me how. So I bought a kit, it arrived at my door a week later, and I'm painting up a storm.

It's so fun! For those of you that want a hobby but don't know what to do, it doesn't get easier than a sheet telling you where to put what color. I'm hooked! It's challenging enough because the spaces to paint are extremely tiny and weirdly shaped, but it's fun enough that you are guaranteed a pretty painting!

Heirloom Roses

I'll be keeping you guys updated on the process. I have a feeling it's going to take me a while. Ha!

What are your hobbies? Any recommendations?