Practice Final

     Everyone has their own hobby. Something that makes them unique. A hobby is sometimes the one place you can go to, to just be yourself. For me that hobby is kayaking. I started kayaking when I was 15 years old. Now for me there is no place I would rather be than out on the water, weather permitting of course. I know that I can go throw my kayak in the water, and the second I'm out there I don't have to worry about the real world. Three reasons why I love kayaking are it's relaxing, the adrenaline rush, and it's a good workout.
     For me kayaking is the most relaxing activity in the world. From the time I put the kayak in the water until I take it out, I don't have to worry about the real world. I don't have to think about work or the stress of school. I can forget all the dramatic people bringing me down. I don't think about cleaning the house, or how far behind I am on the laundry. I put the boat in the water and it's gone. Rivers and streams are my favorite. I prefer them most over lakes. Birds chirping, ducks quaking, and the peaceful flow of the water is all the I hear. I'm amazed with the wildlife every single time I go. It's such a beautiful thing. Beavers building dams. Deer grazing along the river banks, and the occasional turtle peaking his head above water. Nothing beats the great outdoors, and there's not better way to experience it, in my opinion, that being in a kayak.
     The adrenaline rush from kayaking is the best for me. Though kayaking is very relaxing there are times when my heart really starts to pound. For one thing I never know when I might dump my kayak over. It's usually when I least expect it. When I'm not paying attention and reach for something in my pocket, or at the bottom of the boat. Dumping the kayak, especially at this time of the year sucks. The water is still freezing and it instantly takes your breath away. Getting into the rapids is the best rush for me. At any moment I know I can be thrown out any which way. I just paddle hard and pray that I don't hit a rock too hard.
     Kayaking is a good workout. It may not be a full body workout, but at the end of the day I'm still pretty exhausted. Dragging the kayak of the truck and picking back up to put it on, is a workout of it's own. It makes for some nice lean arms at the least. The turning and shifting of the body is also a good upper body workout. kayaking isn't exactly what I turn too for a good fat burning workout that's going to kick my butt. I can say though that it sure is a lot more productive than sitting on the couch watching TV, eating chips and drinking soda.
     Hobbies are what makes us who we are. Life would be dull and boring without them. I have many hobbies kayaking is just my favorite. I love to read. That's another place I can go to just get away, straight into a good book. I also love to sew. I like to do little projects like purses, pillows or blankets. Bigger projects like quilts are an occasional thing for me. It's relaxing, and very rewarding when you have the end product. It's a great feeling of satisfactory when it comes out just right. I enjoy walking my two dogs too. It's a hobby that I can share with them, and we're all happy.