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Entry #1 - What About a Hobby?

Most people usually have an activity or hobby that they enjoy doing. Some do it because they're bored, and others do it because they want to learn a new skill or enjoy it, whether they are good at it or not. Some popular hobbies are reading a book, doing a puzzle, cooking, running, and the list could go on and on. I enjoy many things as hobbies, like playing video games, paintball or airsoft, working on clocks, and even soccer. But my favorite hobby out of them all is four-wheeling. 

By Luis Valencia - Pexels

People drive vehicles daily, most of the time just to and from work, and some drive ones that are used as a daily driver but can also go off-road. Having a 4x4 truck while traveling on unpaved roads for work is extremely helpful because you can put the car in 2WD when in town but switch to 4WD if you need the extra traction. Four-wheeling is usually referred to when you're in a vehicle with four wheels off-road. Whenever I have time to go out with friends, I typically go four-wheeling with them. I just got into this recently, but I've enjoyed every moment since I started. You can go off-roading by yourself, but it is a lot more enjoyable when you go with others, especially when they also have a vehicle to come along with. Even if you or your friend gets stuck, getting them out with the recovery gear is fun. Assuming that you had brought it along. As of today, me and friends have only gotten stuck once and hopefully won't many other times. Another reason it is fun to go four-wheeling is the different views you get, especially when you go on a trail where you stop and have a beautiful view of a forest or valley.

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Trying new hobbies or skills is essential because you may find something you love and won't stop doing for the rest of your life. Even if you can't find one now, you might find it later and enjoy it even more than you would've in the past. 
By Matthew Montrone - Pexels

Despite only having gone four-wheeling a handful of times, it is something that I want to do for the rest of my life and maybe one day show my kids how to do it, too. Who knows, if you can go four-wheeling, you'll see a view you'll never forget. 

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  1. EbanksOctober 1, 2023 at 11:23 PM

    I've gone four-wheeling once and im never doing it again. Scariest thing ever.

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