I have many hobbies, but I like reading most. Books are always a good friend to me. It is a good way to improve my vocabularies by exposing many new words. By reading, I get better at concentration because it requires me to focus on what I am reading for long periods. It also opens up the knowledge door for me. Reading books tell me about the world's history, let me see the structure of the brain, or bring me a story of Sherlock Holmes. I think reading is one of the most interesting indoors activity.

Imagine you are high in the air, the water is spraying your face, the wind is blowing your hair, and you are riding a six-footer. Then… crash, you are down! It’s the joy of surfing, one of the world’s most adrenaline-based sports.For me, surfing is a release for all stress. It takes my mind off things. Sure it is hard, but once you are on that long board, you are on for the ride. I fell in love with surfing the moment I got on that board, which was hard to do. The first time I tried to surf I couldn’t even sit on the board like all the other surfers were doing while they waited for a wave. I thought once I got on, the rest would be easy, but boy, I was wrong.A four-foot wave came my way and before I knew it I was pinned to the sand on myboard. How was I ever supposed to do this? I became frustrated and told myself I would not leave the beach until I was riding a wave! Hours later I rode one in. I was actually on the wave, while I was on the board! Unfortunately, my board ran into another surfer’s board, but he happened to be really cute!I’m still practising. Living in Massachusetts makes it hard to surf all year round, but I have my wet suit, so I’m ready for Massachusetts waves! Just remember, if you want to learn how to surf, be patient – and watch where you are going.