Free time. I has it.

I'm compiling a list of things I can do for self-development. (recommendations are welcome)

1. School - I am returning fall 09 for database administration certification and then an A.S. in IT with the concentration in DBA. That will consume quite a bit of my time but until then...
2. Blogging - been good so far. I never journaled because whatever i wrote my mom would find and read and I would get in trouble. Then she would tell me to "write to get my feelings out". Jeez mom. why do you think I never did?
3. Guitar Lessons - I mentioned this before. The more I think about it the more I want to do it. I need a tangible outlet for creative energy
4. Knitting - I already crochet. Really want to learn how to knit and make cute things to wear
5. Zen Buddhism - The idea of this appeals to me. I consider myself an agnostic with some atheistic tendencies. I hold no ill will towards religion in general but it just isn't for me. This sounds like something I could get into because gawd knows I need some calm.
6. Volunteer Work - I have been considering being an escort for womens clinic patients. There are other things i have been considering but this is at the top of my list.
7. Gardening - i want to grow things but my previous experiences have resulted in death. I had a good reason though....I ended up leaving that house because of the divorce. I think maybe some hanging baskets or potted plants would be good. Maybe some tomatoes...
8. Traveling - My niece and nephew live in St Louis and I need to visit them more. I also have friends in Little Rock and Atlanta I have been neglecting. There is no excuse for me not to go since I have a place to stay.


Thats all I can think of for now.