Golfing? maybe not.

Today I went golfing with the hub and some friends. It was COLD at first, but then, it warmed up and so did I. I "played" a few holes even. I didn't come close to par, but it was actually a good time. I don't think I have it in me to make it my passion - First, because it is an EXPENSIVE hobby, and second, it lasts a long time. I mean a loooong time. I think it should be 9 holes, with the option to play another 9 if you're having an exceptional time. Instead, it's 18 holes, take it or leave it, and over 4 hours. That's serious commitment, considering I can't get my husband to sit still for an hour and a half movie!

That being said, golf does have its good points. I used to work at a golf course, I always thought the golf couples were so cute together. I pictured Austin and I spending our retirement on picturesque courses - the scenery is (usually) beautiful - today being the exception because it's not exactly green grass season, and I do love being outside on a nice day, but really? ... I don't know that I could match the love for it that so many have found. Maybe I'll take some lessons and get my own set of clubs.. maybe just maybe I'll find the like for golf, if not the love. In the mean time, In the name of strengthening my marriage and supporting my husband and his true passions, I have vowed to try to get out there with him once a month. I think I can do that!

I have some pictures from todays adventure:

Sleeping?

Today, Paige suggested that perhaps sleeping was my passion. Now, I do like to sleep more than most, I admit it, but how lazy does that make me if someone suggests that sleeping is my passion!? I do not feel as though I've wasted half the day when I sleep past 10, but my passion? Well, I hope not. I hope that my passion turns out to be something that makes me a better person, or helps those less fortunate than me. Maybe I should take volunteering for a spin... but that's so vague! I know I love dogs, but I would rather not pick up poo on my Saturday afternoon. So where to I go - not Goodwill! This self reflection might just prove that I am "the worst kind, those that are high maintenance, but think they're low maintenance" (quote from some movie, but I have NO idea which one).

and so the search continues...

About me

I took inspiration from a friend's blog - I feel I should share.

I am:

• Tylee Rokovich - Formerly Van Waes, hence the name Van Rock - which I love and have gladly embraced
  
• a Director of Marketing for a small website
• a wife to a man that is the inspiration for this blog, and my inspiration in general
• a big sister to a sister that is my best friend and she married a pretty cool dude
• a big sister to a brother that taught me how to be strong enough to persevere through the toughest times
• a step sister to a soon-to-be-famous country singer
• a step sister to a super ambitious boy and his beautiful, kind wife
• a daughter to an amazing man that raised us all on his own, and definitely married his perfect partner that is the best step-mom a girl could ask for
• a mom to my soulmate in dog form, Oliver, the best chocolate lab ever
• a coach to the worst softball team Round Rock has ever seen - the Rankin Rebels. I truly love it.

I love:

• my bed
• sleeping late with hub and Oliver
• a good glass of wine
• a great margarita - on the rocks with salt
  
• going out to dinner
• Longhorn football
• Country Dancing
• Music - all types, except techno - it sounds like a headache
  
• pj pants
• soft socks
• 80 degree afternoons in the sunshine
• laying by the beach - but not actually getting into the ocean
  
• giving gifts
• being the center of attention
• making people laugh
• organizing and planning - does that make me a dork?
• private bathrooms
• a clean house
• a good book
• home made popcorn
  
• hanging out with my family and friends
• playing with the Rankin Rebels
• laughing so hard I cry, but not so hard that I pee!

I can be:

• silly
• controlling
• talkative
• worrysome
• cranky
• too laid back, sometimes you have to make a stand!
• opinionated
• late
  

I do not like:

• confrontation
• wet towels when you get out of the shower
• sadness and pain
• being in a rush

I could probably go on and on - and will probably add more to this. It's fun to do a self-inventory!

Day 1: Running

Not my passion.

I ran, I run, I will continue to run because it's the only thing that works. I hate it. It's hard. It hurts. I feel good when I'm done. My body thanks me. Ahh the madness!

I like to run in the cardio cinema at the gym. Close to bathrooms... and I've seen 45 minutes of many movies! It's dark, but I've been fortunate enough not to fall off the treadmill so far; I do have to hold on in high action sequences - like on the fight scenes in the Matrix!

Though running is great, it is not, nor will it ever be, my passion. It leads to a red face and sprained ankles! However, a lot things in my life lead to red faces and sprained ankles, a story for another time, I suppose.

The Explanation

I've been doing some soul searching lately. My hubby (hub from here on out) has lots of interests and passions and hobbies - and I am envious of him! I want to have something you love to do so much that you'll gladly get up before sunrise - no matter how late you're up the night before - and do it with enthusiasm! I have nothing (besides a vacation with an early flight) that makes me WANT to get up before the sun. Nothing. So now I search. My goal this year is to try many new things, see what I think about them - find a passion, for me!