The Key To Finding An Escape Is To Have A Hobby You Are Passionate About

Getting though the work week can be rough and no matter what business or field you are in, there are long weeks. Starting on Monday and getting to Friday can feel very long and many of us always look forward to the drive home on Friday night to begin the weekend festivities.

Having a long week is not always easy to deal with and some may feel that sitting around the entire weekend can serve as an escape. This may be true in some cases but budgeting time for a hobby can give you something to look forward to. Hobbies provide us with an escape and enjoyment in our spare time.

On a personal level, a hobby of mine that serves as my escape is photography. I don't always get a chance to take pictures during the week so when I have time on the weekends, taking the camera out to get some shots is always a fun time. It gives me something to look forward to, some place to go and an opportunity to do something I love.

One of my favorite times to shoot pictures is in the fall during high school football season. Having been apart of high school football with local TV and radio crews growing up, being able to be on the sidelines with my camera is an escape for me. I always look forward to the end of the week because I know I will usually have a game to photograph and I can't wait to get on the sidelines. I enjoy being in the fresh air, watching the game and enjoying one of my favorite hobbies all at the same time.

I'll admit that I have had my share of bad weather games and have stood out in colder weather. Sometimes I am asked why I volunteer my time to do such a thing and the answer is simple:

"I love what I do and want to go out and photograph."

I have been cold standing out on the sidelines during the games and have even shot pictures with snow on the ground but I usually leave the game with a smile on my face. The smile doesn't always come because of a win on the field; it comes from knowing I had an opportunity to do something fun.

Photography is a passion of mine that is clearly one of my favorite escapes so I have one question for you:

"What is something you like to do in your spare time?"