My Hobbies Essay

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Hobbies are interesting pursuits which people engage in to add interest to their daily life. They are not one's main business. A teacher may have photography as his hobby and a photographer may have teaching as his hobby. A hobby affords a welcome change from the dull routine of life. It refreshes the mind. It keeps us usefully busy. It saves us from evil company. It is a source of recreation and amusement. A man without a hobby is a round peg in a square hole. A hobby is a necessity for the proper enjoyment of life. Different people cultivate different hobbies. Painting, photography, swimming, singing, gardening, stamp collecting, picture collecting, hunting, fishing, carpentry and nature study, are some common hobbies. Gardening, stamp collecting and nature study are my hobbies. There is a small plot of land in a corner of our bungalow. I have turned it into a garden. I go to my garden every morning and evening. It has several flower beds which are of different shapes and designs. Some are circular in shape, some are triangular and others are square or rectangular. I have grown roses, lilies, jasmines touch-me-nots, narcissuses and daisies. The flowers of different hues present a charming sight. They add to the beauty of the house. The air around the house is full of fragrance. I grow my own vegetables. I daily get from my garden fresh vegetables which are full of vitamins. I have also grown a few mango, peach, guava, orange and banana trees. It is a pleasure to see my trees laden with ripe, juicy mangoes, peaches and oranges. I tend the delicate plants. I nurse the flowers and trim the twigs beautifully. I hoe and weed the flower and vegetable beds. All these give me pleasure and a good deal of exercise. I enjoy the company of blooming flowers. After the dull and dreary routine of the day, I find peace and solace in their company. Another

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