Leisure Time
Nearly everyone needs some
time for relaxing and doing what he or she likes. Hobbies or leisure
time activities are perfect for that. Unfortunately, I don’t have much
free time during the week, but when I do I try to spend it most
usefully. My hobbies are tennis and swimming. Twice a week I go to the
nearest indoor swimming-pool. In summer, I can swim with my friends at
the lake, although the water is rather chilly in it. Speaking of
tennis, I attend regular training since I’ve been seven. I have a
talented coach who tells me I can be rather successful in tennis when
I’m older. I especially like training at the outdoor court. One of my
friends is also fond of tennis, so he joined me a year ago. Other than
that, when I have free time I invite my friends over. We can play board
games or have a pizza together. I’m always happy to have them around.
On Friday night my parents take me and my younger sister to some
restaurant. Last week, for example, we were at the Chinese place, where
we ate noodles and fortune cookies. At weekends we visit some of our
relatives and spend time with them. My uncle has two sons, who are a
good company for me to play different games. My aunt has a
three-year-old daughter and we sometimes babysit her. My leisure time
somehow depends on the time of the year. For example, in summer I like
attending the city museums and galleries. When we go to the seaside, of
course, I spend most of the time swimming and playing beach
basketball. In winter I prefer sledding and skiing with my classmates.
From time to time, I go fishing with my father and uncle. It’s also one
of my favourite pastimes. All in all, I’d like to say that people
should have leisure time. Otherwise life would be boring.