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Hobbies? 17 Aug 2022 19:09 #384803

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Any hobbies to keep myself busy? I could learn the whole day, but it’s very hard for me to sit and learn for long periods of time.
Any suggestions of hobbies to keep myself busy?

Re: Hobbies? 17 Aug 2022 21:25 #384822

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I like the following things, do i make time for them? usually not. But i like to think that one day ill have time. 
Coloring- with professional pencils, it calms you down and its beautiful, also great thing to do with the kids.
Gardening- If i lived upstate i would do that, i just love it. 
Painting- either professionally or paint by number, its fun and relaxing
Playing Instrument- You can start with the easiest and see if you enjoy it. its pretty easy nowadays to learn how to play anything
Writing- either a novel or translating a sefer that you love and want to share it. 

Ill think of some more when you have tried all of these.....
Hope this helps

Re: Hobbies? 17 Aug 2022 21:43 #384825

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chancy wrote on 17 Aug 2022 21:25:
I like the following things, do i make time for them? usually not. But i like to think that one day ill have time. 
Coloring- with professional pencils, it calms you down and its beautiful, also great thing to do with the kids.
Gardening- If i lived upstate i would do that, i just love it. 
Painting- either professionally or paint by number, its fun and relaxing
Playing Instrument- You can start with the easiest and see if you enjoy it. its pretty easy nowadays to learn how to play anything
Writing- either a novel or translating a sefer that you love and want to share it. 

Ill think of some more when you have tried all of these.....
Hope this helps

You are welcome to come help with my garden anytime!!
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Re: Hobbies? 17 Aug 2022 21:51 #384827

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This might be a double-edged sword because it involves a computer, but if you have a reliable filter some people find programming fun, allows you to be creative.

Re: Hobbies? 17 Aug 2022 22:20 #384829

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Biking, sports, (team sports even better), sightseeing local sights, hiking, walking,(try walking over bridges, it makes you feel so good). 
At home hobbies: cocktail mixing, proper shoe shining, learning to iron your clothing properly, cooking(just for hobby without pressure is great).

just to name a few

Re: Hobbies? 17 Aug 2022 22:23 #384830

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Larry Bird wrote on 17 Aug 2022 22:20:
Biking, sports, (team sports even better), sightseeing local sights, hiking, walking,(try walking over bridges, it makes you feel so good). 
At home hobbies: cocktail mixing, proper shoe shining, learning to iron your clothing properly, cooking(just for hobby without pressure is great).

just to name a few

Continued: 
Practice writing thank you cards, practice writing with a fountain pen, practice handwriting in general, practice typing.
practice script writing. 

these may sound boring but for the right person it’s really good. 

make homemade wine/whisky.

Re: Hobbies? 18 Aug 2022 00:39 #384840

Playing the piano (only the simple scales).
Listening to music.
Learning a new symphony (If I'm feeling adventurous).
Coloring (just good ol' Crayola)
Writing (actually, typing).
Quoting Seinfeld (and getting odd looks).

To @chancy, maybe ask @AriMonsey if he has a plot for you to garden.

To @Larry Bird, do you only make whiskey, or do you drink too?
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Re: Hobbies? 19 Aug 2022 17:06 #384936

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Nice! Thank you! 

send me a message, I like the idea of gardening! 
Last Edit: 19 Aug 2022 17:11 by AriMonsey.

Re: Hobbies? 20 Aug 2022 22:52 #384956

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AriMonsey wrote on 17 Aug 2022 19:09:
Any hobbies to keep myself busy? I could learn the whole day, but it’s very hard for me to sit and learn for long periods of time.
Any suggestions of hobbies to keep myself busy?

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Re: Hobbies? 21 Aug 2022 17:15 #384971

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i really recommend working out, weights mainly but calisthenics and running also really good outlet.

Also quoting seinfeld like connected said.

Re: Hobbies? 22 Aug 2022 20:19 #385033

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The question is if you have the space if yes, go buy a good book in home depot and some starting items you need. Think about what you want to do, how big you wanna start with.
I would start with a little vegetable patch and take it from there. Cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, most healthy green leaves like kale, spinach, etc are very easy to grow, as well as spices if your into that stuff. 
It’s fun and very rewarding, you can see your hard work paying off. 

Re: Hobbies? 22 Aug 2022 23:09 #385047

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Film making and editing.
It's time consuming, but very rewarding.

Or a local acting group.

For something less "formal", perhaps board games or a reading group.
Last Edit: 22 Aug 2022 23:09 by colincolin.
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