Most people have something that they enjoy doing in their free time. For instance, I enjoy reading and hanging out with my friends in my free time. However, the one thing that I enjoy most is having the chance to spend quality time with my family
I love spending time with my family for many reasons. First of all, it brings us closer together and helps us strengthen existing bonds. At every family get together the adults and teens all gather around and just talk while the younger kids play outside or in another room. We like to see how everybody is doing but most of the attention is on us teens in the family. I know that a lot of people hate this part of family gatherings, but I don't. Questions such as "how's school" and "have you thought of your future plans lately" always come up in the conversation. Still, the most frequently asked question would have to be "is there a special someone in your life yet". I laugh and leave that last question to my (more social) siblings to answer but the others I actually enjoy answering.
Why do I enjoy these questions? Well, I feel as though they force me to actually consider my future. I've always found leaving home an unsettling thought, but talking about it with the people I love most makes the thought bearable and almost seem more exciting than terrifying. I tell them my plans and they offer their opinions, which is my favorite part. Hearing what they have to say, whether it be a story from their own experience or them just adding their input, allows me to see things from another perspective and answer any lingering questions I may have had. The whole process helps me grow as a person, helps me make better decisions and helps me figure out my future plans.
My family also likes to get together and play board games when we have the chance. A little family competition is always fun, right? We play the classics such as Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Monopoly, and Battleship. Although, we also enjoy the newer games such as Headbands and Mad Gab.
However, this is just what I enjoy doing in my free time. Everybody is different in their own way. Instead of spending time with family, one could possibly enjoy painting, writing, or playing video games. There is no one option. Doing something that you truly enjoy in your free time, no matter what it might be, can relieve stress and make your day more enjoyable. All you have to do is find that special something to do.
Great work on your blog post, Taylor! After reading it, I could tell what a close relationship you have with your family! I could hear your voice as you shared what things you and your family like to do together. I enjoyed the humor you included when you were explaining what questions you were asked by your family. I can relate to that! I think it was sophisticated how you related your post to your audience when you listed other hobbies people may enjoy rather than spending time with their families. Also I think your overall organization of the post is effective. For example, when you explained in one body paragraph why you love spending time with your family and mentioned being asked questions, you followed that idea up in the next body paragraph and explained why you like being asked questions. I enjoy when my family asks me questions too because it not only shows their care and interest in my life, but it also helps me gather everyone else's opinions on my future plans, as you mentioned. I also liked the cute touch you included at the end of your post about what games your family likes to play. It takes away from the serious discussion about your future plans that the audience was previously reading and helps the audience visualize the close bond between you and your family. Overall, I really enjoyed your blog post and it inspires me to become even closer with my family!
ReplyDeleteThis was such a nice post Taylor:) it's always good to see that not everyone's lives revolve around being social with friends and family should always come first! I can completely relate to you in that I love family gatherings and being able to talk to the ones you love for hours on end. My friends constantly ask me to hangout but sometimes I just want to stay home and be with my family because they know me best. If I'm stressed about something, I know I can always go to them and they will calm me down and make me forget about everything going on for a little. I totally agree with you on playing games because I'm borderline obsessed with any board game out there. You're voice was very prominent in this post and it really added character and helped me see your look on family through another perspective. The calm and content tone you use throughout the post goes along with the message you send of spending time with family being a stress-reliever. This post helped me see how down to earth you are especially with your family. I hope it stays that way because being around family is the cure to any sickness! I also like your use of rhetorical questions and humor to show that you can still be passionate about something without sounding too formal and not like yourself. I enjoyed your blog and look forward to what you are going to post next!
ReplyDeleteI found your post to be very interesting Taylor. Along with comments made by Natalie and Addison I agree. Family is more important than hanging out with friends or going to the movies with your boyfriend. Now I obviously live with you and understand first-hand what you mean about our family get togethers. So many questions are asked and most answered :) as you had commented about the "is there a significant other" questions that you should continue to leave for the "more socialable siblings." Your voice was very apparent through your blog while you were relating to our family talks and competitive- very competitive- family game nights. Overall I felt that your post was a well written blog and I enjoyed it very much. Keep them coming Taylor.
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