That is SO AWESOME about playing all the sports (even the "boy" sports) - I did, too!! Distance running, Track, Softball (Favorite) Roller Hockey (in the 'ole 4-wheel skates days), Was the "queen of Tetherball" in Elementary school (sorry, had to throw that one in), and then on into dancing, then to percussion.
About the volunteering thing we spoke of above, it totally brought me out of my major depression while I was volunteering at the County Animal Services where I live! There are so many areas you can work in. If you're allergic, you can do the adopt-a-pets on weekends where you are outside (like in front of a Petco or other store) and help set up the temporary cages and cover them with sheets to help the cats feel safe (or dogs). There are tons of other volunteer things to do - I joined the Special Olympics Hug part of the volunteers - to give hugs to the kids when they reach the finish line, no matter if they come in first middle or last place! These things are real up-lifters and also would take my mind off of my own traumas for awhile! REALLY helped a ton!
Hoping you are doing okay; I haven't, again, been here in awhile! Was going through stuff here at the Apt. Complex w/the Apt. Manager as many have, but she's given her resignation now. I actually taped to my door a pic of Snoopy and Charlie Brown relaxing and it says: "The less you respond to rude, critical, argumentative people; the more peaceful your life will become." I read this every single time I walked out the door it was that bad and repeated it to myself over and over silently, but out loud every time I went to get mail or do laundry (right in front of Apt. Mgr's apartment and didn't look up. It helped a million!!
Hugs to you!! <3
