My Hobbies

I have many hobbies such as swimming, playing the piano, dancing, reading story books, watching television and many more. Hobbies are fun because they make our lives interesting.

Two of my favourite hobbies are dancing and playing the piano. I started my ballet and piano lessons when I was seven. I had my first ballet lesson at the Shih Chung school hall. It was terribly hot as the hall had no air-conditioner. My ballet shoes became black as charcoal as the hall was very dusty and dirty. Now I am glad that I don't have to stand those uncomfortable conditions anymore as I get to dance at the ballet school which is cool and clean.

My piano teacher's name is Miss Lee. She is very patient and kind. If it was not for her, I would have given up my piano lesson earlier. There were times when I felt very frustrated that I could not play well and my sight reading was very poor. Now I am happy that I can play some classical pieces and I will be sitting for my Grade 5 practical exam.

I had problems in my reading when I was in my primary school. But thanks to my Dad who had read to me since I was one year old, I have improved in my reading skill. I can now read better and enjoy reading adventure stories. I hope I can improve in my reading further.

Swimming is also one of my favourite activities. I used to dislike swimming because I was afraid of water when I was young. I managed to overcome my fear when my swimming instructor taught me how to relax and have fun in the water.

Hobbies make my life more meaningful as they help me to calm down and concentrate on my studies. Thank God for them or else I would be like a zombie in class.