Quest Scouts is an interesting pursuit that appeals to me on many levels. There are a variety of activities to complete. There is a checklist of items to know what needs to be completed. There is a definitive goal.
Many of the activities have been quite interesting. I have been pleasantly surprised at several tasks, particularly some of the books that I have read.
Even so, I think Quest Scouts is a past pursuit of mine.
The expense and the inconsistent publishing schedule have been issues for me throughout. But that hasn’t kept me from returning as I have had a few times.
My current lifestyle is such that I am quite mindful of what I do and what I bring into my life. I have a box (I actually purchased) of bobbles and other od ends to house arts and craft supplies primarily to be used for Quest Scouts. The thing is, there are always more things to purchase to complete the tasks.
At some point, one has to consider the amount of stuff and money spent to pursue this. That’s what I am doing now. I can afford to spend whatever I want on this. It just doesn’t seem worthy of my wallet. Cost per unit of pleasure is too great for me, I guess.
Another component of this is the constant managing of stuff. I like my simple lifestyle. Managing the stuff complicates the lifestyle. It’s more work than I want to put into recreation. That’s the nut of it, I think. It is easier to not play than it is to do so. I have plenty of pleasure activities that I will not lack for entertainment.
