I had a thought. I enjoy writing music and doing art, but those things (along with my work-at-home job) keep me really homebound. The idea of going out with friends isn't super appealing. I get told a lot that to live a better, more well-rounded life, having a good friend group to spend time with is key. I believe it! But I'm very introverted. I have a best friend and a couple buddies I see from time to time, but I never, ever feel like just texting one to see if they want to go out. The idea of stepping into a bar, or having someone in my home (when I'd feel rude asking them to leave because I'm ready for some me-time) makes me anxious. And lately, I've just decided that I'd rather do things that make me happy than things that exhaust me. I'll see those friends when I see them.

I've been thinking a lot about being on the water now that it's warmer. There's a place near me where you can go canoeing, and for my upcoming birthday, my dad and step-mom are trying to arrange a little pontoon to take me fishing because I said that I just wanted to go on a boat for my birthday. So, I'm thinking that a good, exciting hobby for me to get started in might be something like canoeing or kayaking (though I don't even know where to begin.)

I was also watching a gif recently of a surfer catching a wave, and while I don't live near any beaches and surfing isn't something that appeals to me a TON, it made me think, what an exciting hobby! You get out, have something physical to focus on...

Which THEN led me to thinking...with BPD, we tend to be drawn toward dramatic situations. That usually ends up playing out in our relatinoships. If we get into a GOOD relationship, sometimes the lack of drama can end up making us feel bored and then we confuse that for falling out of love with that person, etc. But what if we were able to find that drama and excitement elsewhere? 

Do you guys do any fun, exciting, out-of-the-house hobbies? Surfing? Parasailing? Ballooning? Rock-climbing? Is your hobby expensive? How'd you get started? Talk about it! :) 