I spend a lot of time on things I enjoy … walking through the Hollow, writing, photography, running, dancing, watching movies, reading, connecting with friends …
But there's one thing I do purely for fun.
It benefits no one but myself. It's not something I can do with anyone else, like walking or dancing or watching Glee.
It's not part of any goal or dream, like writing or photography. I don't harbor any fantasies of ever being any good – much less playing in a band one day! I'm starting to wonder if I can even improve at all!
Although it would seem to have some health benefits (it can be a pretty good workout and it's a great stress reliever!) they're canceled out by the racket that I'm sure is damaging my ears (and yes, mom, I wear ear plugs.)
I don't learn anything from playing them.
No, wait. I do learn something.
I learn that even if I don't get any better, even if I can't multi-task while banging the drums, even if no one benefits from the time I spend on that little black stool, it's okay.
It's okay to play just for the fun of it.
This is my contribution to Focus 52, a creative project sponsored by Jan at twoscoopz. This week the word is Play. Easy one for me! Banging the drums is pure play for me – I've tried, but can't think of any other motive with which to justify the time!
Click on the link HERE to check out the other contributions, but first (just for fun!) take a look at this great video sent to me by my friend George. I only hope to be this good one day. But if I never am, that's okay, too… (will someone send me some blue drumsticks?)
http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/aJG9Tol1a0U?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0
Long Hollow 
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