Finding Something New

I've rarely spent time on hobbies in my past.  I didn't want to waste my time with something I didn't really care about.  When I chose this challenge, it took me some time to come up with what I really wanted to do.  I had trouble coming up with an idea.  So, I decided to go for a brisk stroll on the beach to get the the ball rolling on this challenge.  Whilst deep in thought, I looked down and saw a brilliantly colored rock amongst several others beneath the surf.  I picked them up, felt their weight in my hands, admired the texture, shape and radiance and thought: collecting rocks!
As you know, I live on Cape Cod, and there are millions of stunning rocks in the sea that happen to make their way on to the beach.  I was quickly taken with this hobby.  Rushing out onto the beach, rain or shine, searching for small rocks, big rocks, odd rocks, lovely rocks, jagged rocks, smooth rocks, etc.  It was easy and a lot of fun dancing around the beach, sprinting from the waves as they crashed over the beautiful rocks.
For me, my everyday life includes driving the Outer-Cape; this hobby gives me a reason to stop at the beach besides surf watching.  It makes my visits a bit more enticing and gives me a sense of accomplishment.  I've found this to be one of my favorite things to do now, and have even begun making collections for other people.
The colors are beautiful.  The rocks are smooth from the lapping of the gentle waves, others rough from the tumultuous stormy seas.  I love that most of the rocks only shine and show their pristine colors and rippled affects when they are submerged in water.
This hobby has not only given me joy from such a simple action, but it's motivated my creativity.  I've found so many rocks in just a few weeks.  Currently my Yoga "altar" holds them, but I want to find a way to have them submerged in water, christening my home with their eye-catching colors and charm.  This hobby has brought the ocean into my home.  I feel happier for it.  I have found a hobby that gives me peace and happiness.  It makes me stop to "smell the flowers," so to speak.