Among the hobbies I became interested in during my studies is singing. It is probably a rather specific hobby, but muttering songs under my nose or singing in the shower calms me down. It is a good way to relieve stress, mostly in solitude and without disturbing other people. In my video, I tried to reflect on the feelings that singing in the shower evokes in me.
I want to draw attention to the feeling of lightness and free my head from serious thoughts. I need to have a source of relaxation and nonchalance during my studies, and singing is great for letting me do my things without any tension. My hobby does not require any skills, just my desire. I suppose I may not be good at singing, and some notes may sound funny. I do not have a sense of deadlines, rush, or a desire to succeed and be the best, but I get satisfaction and feel comfortable.
Among the paintings that remind me of singing is The Scream. As far as I know, Edvard Munch painted it several times with different techniques (“The Scream”). I am struck by such zeal, and I realize that it is not achievable for me. I am not interested in achieving mastery in my singing and have not even thought about it. There are talented people besides me, and I do not want to get on the stage because I fear losing the pleasure of the hobby.
I would like to say that my hobby is simple, and I would never make it a professional career. I may not be motivated enough, but I do not want to have straight-A student syndrome or any anxiety that I am not good enough. I have learned from the Van Gogh example that there are more valuable things, and if a hobby comes at the expense of mental health, it is rational to give it up.
Work Cited
“The Scream, 1893 by Edvard Munch”. Evdard Munch, no date, Web.