My definition of leisure- Alex Booker

My picture is of the Illinois Softball field. Personally my definition of leisure has much to do with sports or activities. I play softball here and continue to play the sports that I participated in high school. Sometimes I think that playing a sport is more like a job though. But playing in your free time is the definition of leisure to me because everyone can just have a good time with friends while still being active and getting an exercise. Leisure to others may not mean to participate in a specific sport or activity. I think that leisure can also be whatever is most relaxing to that person. This could mean something as simple as laying out on the beach in one's free time. What a person does with the time where they are not required to be doing something is what I would define leisure as.

Assignment 1 - Rachel Hatten

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My picture is of a tennis racket and tennis balls on a tennis court. It represents one part of leisure which includes playing sports and being active. I chose this picture because I really like to play tennis whenever I have time. Its fun and it is great for relieving stress. To me, leisure includes the activities that a person enjoys doing during his or her free time. It could be playing sports, reading a book, or even cleaning.

My Definition of Leisure- Patrick Lange

This is a picture of me skiing in Steamboat, Colorado.  This picture was taken on spring break 2009.  As you can see its not the normal spring break spot but it is one of my places in the world.  Not the particular mountain but rather just being on the mountains, not hills like we have in Illinois and Michigan.  I have skied all over Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Canada.   I enjoy this activity because skiing is something I have done since I was a little kid and I have many great memories with family and friends.  I am truly calm in the mountains and enjoy every moment of it.  My definition of leisure is an activity that is free chosen that and you enjoy the activity.  This means no one is forcing you to do the activity and that you really want to partake in the activity.  I feel like a leisure activity is something that enthralls you and you are focused on the activity.  Also, I feel that a leisure activity is very specific to the person and makes the person happy.  For example, most people would be terrified of skiing down a mountain but I love it.

My Definition of Leisure - Selam Totonchi

This is a picture of me enjoying the scenery at Niagara Falls. It was during summer vacation and my family and I were enjoying a vacation to see some of our relatives in Canada. As you can see, I am relaxed and happy without a care in the world. This picture represents my definition of leisure. I believe leisure is when you do any activity that takes your mind off stressful things. Leisure activities are something you can do where you can solely focus completely on without having your mind trailing off or being distracted. This means that whatever activity you are doing is something you really wanted to do or are interested in. Leisure activities are a lot easier to do during free time since there are no other activities that can distract you.

My Definition of Lesiure-Michelle Bartsch

This is a picture of me canyoning in Interlaken, Switzerland.  Canyoning is when you repel, jump, and slide down huge rocks in a mountainous terrain.  This picture represents my definition of leisure.  Leisure is having an abundance of free time and spending it doing something fun or memorable.  I do not have much free time currently as a student-athlete, so the little free time I do get is valuable.  During Christmas, Spring, and Summer breaks is when I have the most time to do something leisurely.  During these breaks I tend to go a bit crazy if I just sit around the house watching TV or playing board games.  These breaks allow me to be adventurous and let loose more than I am capable of during school. 

If you want to see how I spend my time of leisure, check these out! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7jDxUk1g7k&feature=related

http://www.outdoor-interlaken.ch/en/

My definition of leisure by Quinn Clark

  

 This picture was taken of me fishing on spring break two years ago off of Florida’s coast. It was one of the many family excursions while we were on vacation. The picture represents one of the many leisurely activities that i enjoy doing with my family. Fishing brings great leisure to me because it takes place in a very relaxing and peaceful setting. This picture is special to me because it reminds me of the time spent with my family on a relaxing vacation in florida. Since I rarely see them now that I am at school, I now realize the importance of doing leisurely activities with the people you are close to.

To me leisure is an activity that takes your mind off of the day to day stresses of life. Generally this activity does not require a lot of energy, and is overall relaxing. This activity must also be something that one enjoys doing in his/her free time. Leisure is doing whatever you want and whenever you want to do it.

My Definition of Leisure - Kelle Driscoll

This is a picture of me waterskiing. It represents a large part of what I am passionate about in life as well as what I enjoying doing for relaxation but also, in a competitive manner. For me, waterskiing is something that keeps me grounded and also takes away all the thoughts racing through my head at that time. It also is an activity that brings my family together. My dad has a passion for water as well and for as long as I can remember I have been behind the boat skiing. Having this similarity with my father is important to me and the fact that the rest of my family enjoys boating and water activities as well keeps us strong and united when the weekend rolls around after a long hard week at work and school.
My definition of leisure is taking part in something that is opposite of your regular daily schedule that allows you to relax, relieve stress, enjoy your surroundings and the people important to you in your life as well as just taking a step back and being able to be thankful for the life you are living.

My Definition of Leisure - Lauren Lilak (lilak1)

This picture was taken this summer in Cococay, Bahamas.
This represents my definition leisure most accurately.  To me,
leisure is a stress-free activity that doesn't require a lot of
energy, and is not emotionally demanding.  However, the exact 
definition varies from person to person.  This picture shows my
favorite leisure activity, relaxation.  This shows sunny beach 
with lounge chairs, and warm ocean water.  There is no where 
else on the planet I would rather spend my leisure time.


As I said before, my individual definition of leisure is a stress-free
activity that does not require much energy or thought.  Another
term I would use to describe my definition of leisure would be
relaxation.  Any activity that does not require a lot of energy, 
demands, pre-planning, or stress can be considered leisurely.  

My definition of Leisure by Katie Porada

This is a picture of my my twin sister and me. This was taken when we were on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico one year during Christmas break. The picture encompasses my definition of leisure because I believe leisure is a period during which one/a person is free to do whatever the individual pleases. It is time to spend time with people you care about. This relates to the meaning of this picture because I value the time my sister and I get to spend together especially now that we are away at different schools.

Like I previously mentioned, I believe leisure is time away from the daily activities of one's life. It is time for relaxation. It is a time when one is free from routine responsibilities, schedules and tasks. I believe leisure is a time when the individual gets to decide what activity he/she would like to take part in that day. As seen in this picture, I chose to pursue leisure this day by choosing to go on a jet ski ride with my best friend around the Pacific Ocean.