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What Is Your Hobby?

What Is Your Hobby? Most of us have a hobby. We may not realize it’s a hobby, however, if it’s something that we really enjoy doing and we research and learn how to perfect it, then it can probably be considered a hobby. Hobbies can range from minor interests to full-blown obsessive infatuations. Does it really matter though? As long as you enjoy it and it gives you something to do, who cares? Stamp collecting, living history, building birdhouses, woodworking, video games, and many other activities are considered hobbies, however, do not appeal to everyone. These are niche hobbies. Another niche hobby is fishing. Fishing does not appeal to everyone, however, the people that do find this hobby exciting and really get into it wholeheartedly. For example, my husband now believes himself to be a saltwater fisherman, even though we live nowhere close to the coast and only get to go twice a year. This, however, does not deter him from obsessively researching this hobby, as well as, compu

It’s Summertime and Time to Get off the Couch

It’s Summertime and Time to Get off the Couch It is summertime in Texas, and you know you are going to see triple-digit temperatures. It may seem like it’s too hot to get outside and do anything, but it’s actually the perfect time. Kids are out of school and probably been cooped up in the house all day over summer break. Their pent-up energy is the perfect motivator to get you out and about on the weekends or on your days off. Although, it is very hot there are still many things you can do to get yourself up and out of the house but not died of heat stroke. Outside Activities to Do with the Family So, what family-friendly outside activities can you do when the weather is excruciatingly hot? There are many water activities that the kids will enjoy and help to take away some of the heat. Buy a season pass to a waterpark, cookout at the lake and swim, set up a homemade slip and slide in the backyard, or go canoeing down the Brazos River. All these water activities will help keep yo

Places to See in Corpus Christi, Texas

Places to See in Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas is a very fascinating town. It serves as a popular destination for Texans and out of state visitors. This should come as no surprise because there is a lot to do and experience in the city of Corpus Christi. There are a wide variety of tourist attractions that one can visit, and there are also many great eateries in and around Corpus Christi. What’s better is the convenient location of Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi borders Padre Island, Mustang Island, and Port Aransas. All of these places offer a fun and exciting experience for travelers during the hot summer months. Must Stop Places One of the first places you should visit is Corpus Christi Beach. Corpus Christi Beach offers a very nice setting that is conveniently located on the edge of the city. The beach is safe and family-friendly and is very close to local attractions, eateries, and hotels. The Texas State Aquarium is located right on the beach. The aquarium of