In 2025, I started taking Singing classes... finally!

Hey there everybody, 

I just want to take an opportunity to share that I began giving time, energy and money to my hobbies in 2025... and they are paying off. In terms of my mental health, having a safe space, and feeling like I have a sense of who I am. 

I started taking weekly music classes in the beginning of the year... and I am still at it! (Although I did postpone a lot of sessions.. I am happy that I am still going!). And I just want to say that it has been probably the best investment of my life. The trainer is really good at their job and kind. I am getting actual, honest, accurate and kind feedback on something I love to do ... and this is a place which understands why I would be interested in getting to know more about a subject.. just because. That feeling of being understood, without having to explain and persuade the material value of my hobbies/interests - Is probably something I have never felt before. And I can tell you, it is a truly great feeling. 

I may not become a musician, as younger me would have dreamt of becoming, but I can still attest to the fact that there is merit to pursuing your hobbies for just hobbies.

Even today, whenever I feel lost, or feel like I have nothing to say/feel/think, or tears don't stop/flow, whether I feel too numb or too zappy... I find myself naturally wanting to listen to music and sing my heart out. It really does let my heart breathe. I think that itself is something of a worthy goal in itself.

If you can, invest in your hobbies and interests. They keep you close to yourself. 

(And just another quick point... make sure you are being kind to your financial health as well... it goes a long way.)