Archery
I began consistently practicing archery since July of 2018. It is an incredibly calming and focus-oriented sport that trains me to put my stress aside and focus on getting the right form to shoot bullseyes. Looking back at my progress, I realize that I can learn very quickly and get good at something if I am passionate about it. Moving to a harder level will have a learning curve, but my passion to continue hitting bullseyes drives me to get better, so I learn fast and master the next level again.
Here are the little steps I documented:
7/26/2018
I started to do archery consistently. My goal was to get my own bow and arrows, but I wouldn’t get it unless I go often enough to make it a habit.
Distance: 10 yards
7/29/18
Progress three days later
Distance: 10 yards
8/12/18
I got my own bow!
8/22/18
Trying a 3-spot target
Distance: 15 yards
8/25/18
First time shooting at 20 yards, the farthest distance at an indoor archery range
9/14/18
Shot with a playing card as the target
Distance: 15 yards
10/9/18
Got a stabilizer to add to my bow set
10/31/18
Black light archery for Halloween!
Under black light, it’s much easier to see how high the high accuracy and precision were.
1/5/20
Over the past year, I hadn’t documented my progress as often as I used to, but I still went to practice consistently.
7/26/20
What archery looks like during COVID-19: practicing safety precautions while continuing my passion!