I couldn’t tell you the last time I worked on a puzzle. An actual jigsaw puzzle. That thought recently hit me when I was thinking of ways to relax and decompress. I used to love working on them in my spare time and I hadn’t thought about doing one in years. I wondered if they would still be therapeutic for me.
I put a call out to my neighbors to see if anyone had a puzzle I could borrow before I spent money on one. Also, I wasn’t sure if I would even like putting together puzzles anymore. Thankfully, the neighbors had a beautiful 500-piece puzzle of Tower of London that they let me borrow. I started it last weekend and have the border and a few small patches done.
So far it’s been just as relaxing and rewarding as I remember. It’s challenging, but not enough to be frustrating (I am trying to relax, after all). It goes back to what I blogged about the other day – my passion of fixing problems. I am loving figuring out the puzzle while at the same time creating a beautiful picture. I’ll be sure to share a picture of the finished piece when I’m done.
Are there any hobbies that you’ve rediscovered lately that help you relax or unwind?
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This is a little embarrassing, but I’ve recently “rediscovered” reading at bedtime. I’m currently reading Pete Buttigeig’s novel, Shortest Way Home. It’s been particularly interesting to me, as his college years align with my early adult/motherhood years. Reviewing recent history through someone else’s perspective has been fascinating for me. I’m also fascinated by how much he’s been able to accomplish in his few decades of life so far!
I love that!! I used to read before bedtime a lot too, and found it such a great way to slow down and shift my mind from the craziness of my day to getting lost in someone else’s story. Your current book sounds great! I love seeing history through someone else’s eyes, too. Let me know how it turns out! I’ve just started “You Can’t Touch My Hair” by Phoebe Robinson, a comedienne I follow. I love her POV and I’ve heard good things about this book.