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Every person has a hobby or that activity they love to do in their free time. Some may love to draw while others enjoy singing or playing an instrument. I, though, love to ride horses, do running sports, and write. I have discovered new skills and exciting possibilities from my extracurricular activities.
I have always had a deep love for horses, sparking my love for horseback riding. I’ve been riding for two and a half years. The first time I ever rode was with a girl (Harley, the daughter of one of my dad’s old friends) who had been riding since she was six. We cantered on her horse, and I even tried jumping! After that experience I went to horse camp and stayed with Harley for the week I was there. The year after, I started horse riding lessons at my local barn, Rose Hill Farm, and the year after that I participated in horse camp with Harley again. I love the people and horses at Rose Hill Farm greatly and have learned much from them. I hope to continue horseback riding for many years.
Along with riding, another sport I enjoy is running. Similar to riding, I started running sports only two years ago at my local middle school. When I started running I joined the cross country team and, although I was unprepared for the long distances, it was fun. When I joined track and field that spring I finally found my passion; long jump. I jumped thirteen and a half feet and was immediately deemed a natural at the sport. I love long jump and when I participated in it in the 2011 track season I won first place in my states meet with a jump of fourteen feet and three inches. Running has taught me to love myself and the amazing things I can do.
Besides my physical extracurricular activities, I love to write. I began writing because of my friend, Sarah. She started writing at a young age and when she would complain about writer’s block I wanted to try writing and see what exactly ‘writer’s block’ was. I’ve started five novels but finished none of them, either because I ran out of inspiration or was unsatisfied with the plot and didn’t feel it could be fixed. Besides novels and short stories, I excel at poetry. I have written over twenty five poems in two years and each holds a special meaning to me and reminds me of what I was doing or thinking of at the time. The first time I wrote a poem I hadn’t even realized I was doing it. I had been really stressed at the time and just started to write. What came out of that became the start of my magical experience with poetry. I love writing because of the much-needed stress relief it has given me through the years that I’ve done it.
During the years that I’ve done horseback riding, running sports, and writing I have learned many interesting things and met many wonderful people. My extracurricular activities have built many unusual skills for me and I’m sure they will open many doors for me. I’m extremely glad that I started all of them and only hope that I continue them in the near and far future. I will always be excited to continue these fun hobbies. Maybe one day I will be able to teach one or two of them! Do you think that will be helpful to others?
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