Be free to love what you love!

Today I'm over at Sandra Sookoo's blog talking about one of my most beloved places on earth!!! Come check it out!!

How can you dislike something you've never experienced?

I often come under ridicule for liking the things I like. Maybe "ridicule" is a harsh word, but it's how I often feel. I am a very open-minded person and I accept people and the different things they enjoy, even if I am not really into them. I think all people should be free to enjoy what they enjoy as long as it's not hurting anyone else. So it really aggravates me when people come down on me for liking what I like.

ESPECIALLY when they have never even experienced it.

Now I have never skied. Once we were going to go (my hubby used to ski all the time) but there was an ice storm and we had to cancel our plans. I really just never had the opportunity or desire since. But it would be silly for me to sit here and say "I dislike skiing. I think it's a waste of time. I don't understand why people like skiing so much." I don't know if I will ever go skiing (though most likely not) but I sure as hell will not come down on the people that do it and love it just because it's not my thing.

Life is far too short and I truly believe we should all spend our time doing things that make us happy. No one should be made to feel as if their passions are less worthy.

Passions

I think having passions in your life are extremely important. If we can't get giddy and crazy excited about something...than what's the point?? We all have our jobs and significant others and maybe we're blessed with amazing offspring too. And those things can be fulfilling and you can be passionate about them, but the question is: Is that enough??? This girl needs more out of life. I need something that's all me.

In my experience, everyone has some kind of passion, whether it be a collection, a hobby, a favoite band they must follow all around. Everyone is different and I think that's cool. What is not cool though is being criticized for your passion. If you're not hurting anyone, then what's the big deal??? If your passion is not what other people deem a proper passion, you're ridiculed.

Luckily for me, I'm far past caring what others think about my passions!