Need a Hobby or Pastime

**ItsASecret** · 10-19-2009, 08:04 PM

Well I have honestly been battling with this for awhile and I do not know what to do haha. Sounds silly but it is really taking a toll on me. I find myself just sitting on the couch watching mindless TV when I have free time, and that I do not like. I want something that I can do when I am not focusing on school, or when I am taking a study break to rest my mind for a bit. The problem is I cannot find anything to get interested in even a tiny bit to pass some time. So I am looking for ideas or suggestions. I have realized that it will be an uphill battle for me because the things that are common hobbies/pastimes for others, I simply cannot stand. Example: The gym, sports (all), and running/walking. Way too boring and I am certainly no fan of physical activity (my health is fine btw). What can I do?!

**WildChild** · 10-19-2009, 10:50 PM

You have some intense courses it sounds like, why not something a little off the wall- even silly? Learn to make balloon animals? Or some clowning? There a people who do that and visits kids in hospitals or schools. What about a local theatre group? I'm thinking of something that would be outside your box and maybe open up another side of yourself.

**ItsASecret** · 10-19-2009, 11:06 PM

Yeah I have some rough courses that eat me from the inside out it feels like haha. I have thought about doing something totally ridiculous but honestly I get frustrated when I am around people, and no patience with kids anymore (thanks to Mom's dayhome). I used to paint, and make model cars. No idea why I stopped, cause I liked the solitude and the peace and quiet that comes from that stuff. I wonder if there is more to the quiet type stuff other than reading, painting, and model making haha.

**WildChild** · 10-19-2009, 11:09 PM

That's why I have a feeling you need something to develop your other side. Something that isn't so quiet or solitary. We all need balance. I've enjoyed making models and sewing. My kids and I like to do jig saw puzzles together.

**LanaBear** · 10-19-2009, 11:10 PM

Photography?

I love it, it's fun and relaxing. I enjoy just going along with my camera and taking random pictures, editing, etc.

**ItsASecret** · 10-19-2009, 11:25 PM

Oh I tried the photography route, even used photoshop for awhile and that was cool. I was first introduced to photography in my high school technology elective and I decided to continue that out of school for something to do. Then I got bored because I never saw no amazement in pictures or lighting differences and such. I used to love making architectural drawings and designing homes using AutoCAD, I still do. Maybe I should just keep going with that. I would prefer to stay inside or around home rather than to have to deal with people though.

**WildChild** · 10-19-2009, 11:32 PM

Having a degree in drafting that dates back the very beginning of CAD (autotrol 1000 as I recall) Why not try the old way? You can pick up old drafting table pretty cheap, get a cover for it (drawing stores sell them) some lead holders and leads, a lead pointer, T Square, angles, a few templates and try some real drafting and perspective drawing?

**ItsASecret** · 10-19-2009, 11:41 PM

My boyfriend graduated from a drafting program so he could technically give me everything that I need. I still doodle little floor plans on my scrap paper when I get bored of school, I just wish I had the money to build my dream home! lol

**WildChild** · 10-19-2009, 11:44 PM

Go dig around the library and look at Natural Home mag, Mother Earth News and Dwell. You can see some wonderful things that are being done in high efficiency, renewable building.

**Little** · 10-20-2009, 09:21 AM

What about knitting? I really enjoyed teaching myself, I just ran out of time when I went to a full-time job. It's very quiet, you can even do it in front of the TV once you get good enough. It would be a good, cheap starter hobby. You can probably get going for under $15 at Walmart. I found the online videos showing the stitches much easier than the books, though.

10-19-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
ItsASecret Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 313	Need a Hobby or Pastime Well I have honestly been battling with this for awhile and I do not know what to do haha. Sounds silly but it is really taking a toll on me. I find myself just sitting on the couch watching mindless TV when I have free time, and that I do not like. I want something that I can do when I am not focusing on school, or when I am taking a study break to rest my mind for a bit. The problem is I cannot find anything to get interested in even a tiny bit to pass some time. So I am looking for ideas or suggestions. I have realized that it will be an uphill battle for me because the things that are common hobbies/pastimes for others, I simply cannot stand. Example: The gym, sports (all), and running/walking. Way too boring and I am certainly no fan of physical activity (my health is fine btw). What can I do?! __________________ There are those who believe that dictionaries should not merely reflect the times but also protect English from the mindless assaults of the trendy.

10-19-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
WildChild Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 6,223 Blog Entries: 5	You have some intense courses it sounds like, why not something a little off the wall- even silly? Learn to make balloon animals? Or some clowning? There a people who do that and visits kids in hospitals or schools. What about a local theatre group? I'm thinking of something that would be outside your box and maybe open up another side of yourself. __________________ We can only learn to love by loving. Iris Mudoch, British writer

10-19-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
ItsASecret Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 313	Yeah I have some rough courses that eat me from the inside out it feels like haha. I have thought about doing something totally ridiculous but honestly I get frustrated when I am around people, and no patience with kids anymore (thanks to Mom's dayhome). I used to paint, and make model cars. No idea why I stopped, cause I liked the solitude and the peace and quiet that comes from that stuff. I wonder if there is more to the quiet type stuff other than reading, painting, and model making haha. __________________ There are those who believe that dictionaries should not merely reflect the times but also protect English from the mindless assaults of the trendy.

10-19-2009, 11:09 PM	#4
WildChild Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 6,223 Blog Entries: 5	That's why I have a feeling you need something to develop your other side. Something that isn't so quiet or solitary. We all need balance. I've enjoyed making models and sewing. My kids and I like to do jig saw puzzles together. __________________ We can only learn to love by loving. Iris Mudoch, British writer

10-19-2009, 11:10 PM	#5
LanaBear Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Moon Lander Champion! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: A cozy little cottage on the moon. :-) Posts: 1,646 Blog Entries: 5	Photography? I love it, it's fun and relaxing. I enjoy just going along with my camera and taking random pictures, editing, etc. __________________ Sometimes life isn't the party we hoped for, but since we're here, we might as well DANCE!

10-19-2009, 11:25 PM	#6
ItsASecret Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 313	Oh I tried the photography route, even used photoshop for awhile and that was cool. I was first introduced to photography in my high school technology elective and I decided to continue that out of school for something to do. Then I got bored because I never saw no amazement in pictures or lighting differences and such. I used to love making architectural drawings and designing homes using AutoCAD, I still do. Maybe I should just keep going with that. I would prefer to stay inside or around home rather than to have to deal with people though. __________________ There are those who believe that dictionaries should not merely reflect the times but also protect English from the mindless assaults of the trendy.

10-19-2009, 11:32 PM	#7
WildChild Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 6,223 Blog Entries: 5	Having a degree in drafting that dates back the very beginning of CAD (autotrol 1000 as I recall) Why not try the old way? You can pick up old drafting table pretty cheap, get a cover for it (drawing stores sell them) some lead holders and leads, a lead pointer, T Square, angles, a few templates and try some real drafting and perspective drawing? __________________ We can only learn to love by loving. Iris Mudoch, British writer

10-19-2009, 11:41 PM	#8
ItsASecret Silver Contributor 100+ Posts Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 313	My boyfriend graduated from a drafting program so he could technically give me everything that I need. I still doodle little floor plans on my scrap paper when I get bored of school, I just wish I had the money to build my dream home! lol __________________ There are those who believe that dictionaries should not merely reflect the times but also protect English from the mindless assaults of the trendy.

10-19-2009, 11:44 PM	#9
WildChild Gold Contributor 500+ Posts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western USA Posts: 6,223 Blog Entries: 5	Go dig around the library and look at Natural Home mag, Mother Earth News and Dwell. You can see some wonderful things that are being done in high efficiency, renewable building. __________________ We can only learn to love by loving. Iris Mudoch, British writer

10-20-2009, 09:21 AM	#10
Little WH Junior Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: whjuniorad[at]hotmail[dot]com Posts: 1,559 Blog Entries: 4	What about knitting? I really enjoyed teaching myself, I just ran out of time when I went to a full-time job. It's very quiet, you can even do it in front of the TV once you get good enough. It would be a good, cheap starter hobby. You can probably get going for under $15 at Walmart. I found the online videos showing the stitches much easier than the books, though. __________________ Register! \| Rules/FAQ \| Contact Admin

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