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  1. daveywavey's Avatar
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    I need a hobby.
    Now my uni course has finished, I'm at a bit of a loss over what to do with myself. I can't really concentrate on reading a book lately. I either kill loads of hours on the internet, talking on forums like these or I'm watching the TV. I used to enjoy writing but I find my interest in it dying out and I don't even think I'm that great at it anyway. And I can't really think of any other talents that I have.

    Anyone else feeling a bit lost? I don't know what to do. What hobbies do you have?
  2. TheSownRose's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    I like photography. It gets you out of the house without making you do sport or even anything particularly active, you can spend years learning it and I'm not entirely convinced you'll ever know it all, you can build up grand plans around it like holidays, you get to collect lots of really nifty equipment, plus you get something to show for it at the end (ie, the lovely photographs you take.)
  3. Ellz's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    Go dancing.
  4. lyrical_lie's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    I am feeling a bit blah, so I'm watching TV. I NEVER get to watch tv. So this is very exciting for me haha. And packing to move to Disney Worlddd
  5. tamimi's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    General good guidance:

    - Have one hobby indoors and one outdoors.
    - Have a new set of hobbies every 6 months/year, so that you get to try everything.

    At the moment, I've been doing a lot of "Garage Science" indoors and cycling outdoors.
  6. Mobs25's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    I think a language or a instrument will probably work... they keep you busy and it adds to your future qualifications!!

    When i was young in high school i went with chess club :P lol
  7. kj14's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    Play outside in the sunnnnn like sports n stuff. Hockey!!
  8. The Entity's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    become a drunk
  9. daveywavey's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    (Original post by The Entity)
    become a drunk
    I basically am one already. If I'm not watching TV or dossing on here, I'm getting drunk at the pub.
  10. The Entity's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    (Original post by daveywavey)
    I basically am one already. If I'm not watching TV or dossing on here, I'm getting drunk at the pub.
    lol sound the same as me.

    i have no hobbies, drinking seems the only one and watching TV and pishing about on the net.

    and watching football.
  11. Multitalented me's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    Masturbating.
  12. Bulbasaur's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    (Original post by lyrical_lie)
    I am feeling a bit blah, so I'm watching TV. I NEVER get to watch tv. So this is very exciting for me haha. And packing to move to Disney Worlddd
    Are you gonna be working there? :O

    Edit: Sorry just saw your sig, what are you going to be doing?

    On topic: OP, I would suggest you look into something you're interested in, or book a holiday, failing that play video games?
    Last edited by Bulbasaur; 24-05-2012 at 16:33.
  13. forestfruits's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    Play guitar!
  14. suzie90's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    (Original post by daveywavey)
    What hobbies do you have?
    I like to go hiking,volunteering in organisations, cycling and finding ways to increase my wits and intelligence. And yes, I love baking and cooking too
  15. Relaxedexams's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    Try collecting stamps, drawing pictures, inventing something :confused: and playing chess.
  16. JollyJelly's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    Check out my sig for ideas
  17. silverbolt's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    (Original post by daveywavey)
    Now my uni course has finished, I'm at a bit of a loss over what to do with myself. I can't really concentrate on reading a book lately. I either kill loads of hours on the internet, talking on forums like these or I'm watching the TV. I used to enjoy writing but I find my interest in it dying out and I don't even think I'm that great at it anyway. And I can't really think of any other talents that I have.

    Anyone else feeling a bit lost? I don't know what to do. What hobbies do you have?
    Try Games workshop, its geeky and expensive but its also arty, with a great sci fi back ground, good social interaction, games, painting, modeling, muses for writing everything is there.
  18. silverbolt's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    (Original post by JollyJelly)
    Check out my sig for ideas
    the middle pic of your sig is ****ing amazing id love to do that and see it
  19. trixster's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    Running or hiking -- good for you and free. Also lovely when the weather is good like it has been recently.

    Biking -- great exercise and quite addictive when you get into it.

    Going to the gym.

    Taking up an instrument. There are plenty of free resources to teach yourself these days, guitar and piano/keyboard being the most accessible and versatile (IMO).

    Doing an evening course in something you like.

    Volunteering in an area you are interested in. I walk dogs at the RSPCA when I get the chance.

    Making food stuff. I love making cakes, brownies, cookies etc and of course nice meals (curries, Mexican stuff, etc.). Satisfying when shared with others.

    Socializing. Not really a hobby as such, but arranging to meet friends/family members to go to the cinema, get a meal, coffee, etc., is better than sitting on your laptop/in front of the TV all day.

    My main hobbies besides the usual TV & Internet are drawing and painting, playing piano, gaming, walking and my pets.
  20. JollyJelly's Avatar
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    Re: I need a hobby.
    (Original post by silverbolt)
    the middle pic of your sig is ****ing amazing id love to do that and see it
    That's only up in North Wales mate! If you're in Brum, that's a couple of hours drive isn't it? Just get out there and do it! I promise you, you won't regret it, it really is more awesome than it looks :'D
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