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1. First day of summer and it's raining. I guess I should practice my instrument. First I rosin my bow, tune it, connect my chin rest, and set up my music stand. What instrument am I going to play?

Answer: Violin

The violin is the smallest and highest pitched member of the strings family. It is a four-stringed instrument that is a mainstay of any philharmonic orchestra. The violin is usually made out of wood and is played by drawing a bow across the strings. A person who repairs a violin is called a luthier.

2. Still raining so I am going to make myself useful. Now where is that needle, thread, and thimble? What project am I about to participate in?

Answer: Sewing

Sewing is a textile art that has been practiced since humans could first hold a needle and thread. Primitive tribal people would sew hides together using bone needles and catgut material for thread. In the 19th century, sewing changed forever with the advent of the sewing machine. Thomas Saint was the first to patent a sewing machine back in 1790.

However, it was Isaac Singer who brought the sewing machine to the masses in the 1850s.

3. Some blue sky but it is still wet outside. No problem, I gather up some paper, a ruler, and a Japanese book of instructions. Off to the kitchen table to participate in what favorite creative activity?

Answer: Origami

Origami is an ancient Japanese art that involves folding paper into intricate designs that resemble animals, birds, shapes, or other everyday objects. The word origami comes from the Japanese ori meaning folding and kami meaning paper. Traditional origami artists do not use any tools other than their fingers and a hard surface when folding their paper creations.

4. Finally, a break in the weather. Got to do my favorite outside chore. Gathering up my boots, a trowel, seeds, and a watering can, what hobby am I off to do now?

Answer: Gardening

Sadly I was born with pink fingers, not green ones. The only plant I have been successful in growing is the good old reliable tomato. The tomato is the most consumed fruit on the planet, tripling estimated consumption of its nearest rival the banana. There are over 10,000 varieties of tomato from tiny cherry types to the ponderosa giants that can grow up to a weight of four pounds.

5. The rain has brought out a lot of worms. I have an idea, back inside to grab a net, a reel, and a pole. Off to the creek to participate in what activity?

Answer: Fishing

Today fishing is a popular summer activity and vacation hobby. However, it is also is a major food industry generating income and jobs for thousands of professional fisherman worldwide. There are many different methods of fishing including angling, spear fishing, netting, trapping, and noodling. Noodling is a technique where fishermen attempt to catch the fish using nothing but their bare hands.

It is popular in the Southern United States and the fish usually pursued in this way is the catfish.

6. All this activity has made me really hungry. Back in the house I pull out some spices, chicken, potatoes, vegetables, and chocolate. Time to do what in the kitchen?

Answer: Cooking

Cooking is a popular hobby beyond the usual mundane chore of feeding one's family. One of the most popular genres of reality television includes various cooking shows. Contestants on many of these shows can earn significant cash rewards for impressing the judges with their creations. "Top Chef" on Bravo has given a cash prize of $200,000 to its season winner.

7. It is now sunny outside, so it's time to grab a lens, a camera, and a tripod. Which of the following fun activities is up next?

Answer: Photography

Photography is also a popular pastime and has grown in popularity since the advent of easy to use point-and-click cameras. A favorite modern invention of the tourist is the "selfie stick" that allows a person to take photos of themselves in front of cool vistas.

8. Mum calls me inside. Time to go to the recreation center. Quickly, I gather up my goggles, my cossie, and towel. What lesson do I have this afternoon?

Answer: Swimming

Swimming was one of the original sports in the modern day Olympic Games. The competitive strokes include backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and freestyle. Races at the Olympic Games range from just 50 meters to an open water swim race of 10 kilometers. "Cossie" is another word for swimsuit or bathing costume.

9. After my lesson, mum takes me across town to my next class. For this I am going to need my pointe shoes, leotard, and tutu. What class do I have?

Answer: Ballet

Ballet is a classical style of dance that was very popular in Europe in the years following the Renaissance. The word "ballet" was coined in the English language in 1630. It comes from the Latin word ballo, meaning to dance. It takes many years of training to become an expert dancer.

10. What a tiring first day of summer! Back at home I get ready for bed and head up to the loft with my telescope, star chart, and notebook. Which subject in science is my favorite?

Answer: Astronomy

Early explorers used the position of the stars to help guide them across strange oceans. Today we have star maps that describe the many constellations and positions of stars in the night sky. The planets in our solar system include Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus. There are also minor dwarf planets such as Pluto.

Source: Author coachpauly

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First day of summer! So many fun things to do and so little time. Can you help me identify my favorite hobbies from the list of things I must prepare before I begin?

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