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I don't know what to do.

19 replies

Shamefullhouse · 16/01/2024 20:34

Some people might know I have been doing loads of cleaning/tidying trying make my house feel like a home.. im getting there.

Anyway I'm now bored shitless. I need to find myself something to do within the house. Before i get myself on a downwards spiral.

No reading or arty stuff no crochet or simlar. I'm also a bit skint so if it's going to cost some money it can't cost any more than 50.00.

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Bernieee · 16/01/2024 20:37

Learn a language. You can learn using YouTube

mdinbc · 16/01/2024 20:38

We've been enjoying doing puzzles. It seems like a january hobby.

RandomMess · 16/01/2024 20:40

Have you been through all your clothes and looked at creating new outfits, doing repairs, sorting out any you won't wear again.

Shamefullhouse · 16/01/2024 21:07

RandomMess · 16/01/2024 20:40

Have you been through all your clothes and looked at creating new outfits, doing repairs, sorting out any you won't wear again.

Yeah thats all sorted. I don't have manual clothes.

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sprigatito · 16/01/2024 21:08

Whaling? Toad sexing? Fgs woman, how should we know what hobby you want 😂

Shamefullhouse · 16/01/2024 21:08

Bernieee · 16/01/2024 20:37

Learn a language. You can learn using YouTube

Definitely not it won't sink in sadly

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RandomMess · 16/01/2024 21:12

Something like yoga or Pilates or Hiit?

Adult colouring in.

Eyesopenwideawake · 16/01/2024 21:13

Download Magic Puzzles and start being obsessed with jigsaws. You can even make your photos into puzzles - you don't need a massive table and you can't ever lose a key piece!

Frederica145 · 16/01/2024 21:15

Learn leatherwork and sell purses. You don't need much equipment to started. Check out Ian Atkinson on YouTube.

Shamefullhouse · 16/01/2024 21:15

sprigatito · 16/01/2024 21:08

Whaling? Toad sexing? Fgs woman, how should we know what hobby you want 😂

🤣 I don't want a hobby. Maybe I'm just reflecting on my childhood remembering Sunday boredness. Sunday the day of rest .

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Frederica145 · 16/01/2024 21:16

Netflix? Prime video? BBC iPlayer?

Shamefullhouse · 16/01/2024 21:17

Eyesopenwideawake · 16/01/2024 21:13

Download Magic Puzzles and start being obsessed with jigsaws. You can even make your photos into puzzles - you don't need a massive table and you can't ever lose a key piece!

Normally I would say no way to a puzzle . But im gonna look at this

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2Old2Tango · 16/01/2024 21:44

I just read your other thread about tidying your house and you've done a brilliant job, so well done.

As for something to do, is it just a short-time thing to fill a few hours, or are you looking for something to do regularly on a daily/weekly basis?

I don't know your situation with regards to education or working, but maybe some online learning to get an additional qualification? If you just want to fill an afternoon, how about some batch cooking to fill the freezer, or baking cakes.

I see someone has already mentioned puzzles. I'm into my jigsaws at the moment. You can usually pick some up cheaply from charity shops.

Other ideas:
Research your family tree.
Take some time to meditate.
Find and listen to some podcasts about a subject you're interested in.
Download and sort photos from your phone (if you're like me and have thousands).

PossumintheHouse · 16/01/2024 21:47

Baking/cooking. Horse riding? Pottery?

Tighginn · 16/01/2024 21:49

I think you need to do something to escape the house.

Snowydaysfaraway · 16/01/2024 21:50

Jigsaws saved my mh during Covid...
Not exaggerating...

parietal · 16/01/2024 21:50

Count penguins to help researchers understand them better.

www.zooniverse.org/projects/penguintom79/penguin-watch

(Other animal spotting projects are also available)

DumpseyDaisey · 16/01/2024 21:53

Board game arena?

Free website where you can play loads of different boardgames online with people from all over the place?

uncomfortablydumb53 · 16/01/2024 23:44

Upload some photos from your phone to an app that prints them for free( I use Snapfish)
You only pay £2.99 postage and it's easy to do
You can then buy frames to put them( Home bargains etc) in

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