to not have any real interests/passion?

[RedVelvetRocks]

Feeling a bit lost. I'm mid 30's and have great dc's but have no real interest / passion of my own.
I need a hobby but don't know what....HELP

I think a lot of people don't have many interests, but at the end of the day - if you're not happy with your life the way it is - then find something.

Do you like exercise? Nature? Are you good with your hands? reading? Excitement? Cooking? Photography? Can you join a club to give somethings a go?

My only really hobbies are crafts - not very social - but keeps my mind from going nuts some days - I do patchwork, scrapbooking and make cards.

Hi RedVelvetRocks

I'm exactly the same, I am 29 and have worked full time since I was 18 have DD7 from previous relationship and am now happily married to DH30. Am 27 weeks PG and somebody asked me the other day what I liked doing and do you know what my answer was? I didn't answer because I don't know, I have neber had the time for hobbies/interests.

It's sad isn't it?

never

why do you need a hobby ? i don't have any. is it just becasue you think you OUGHT to have one ?

Isn't Mumsnet a hobby/passion/interest There you are, problem solved!!!

My hobbies are : watching (adult - no not that kind just not phineas and ferb) tv whilst eating junk food, sleeping and eating.

I fully plan to join an art club when my children leave home.

Booty, only one i've got time for. Agreed, problem solved.

My husband has lots of hobbies and passions and is always busying himself with one thing or another and encouraging me to get one.

Tbh though we have 5 kids and i'd just be happy to sit down with him over a meal and bottle of wine in the evenings.

I don't have much energy left by 7pm and due to one of my children having a severe disability i can't even remember having my own interests !
Sad i know lol, but everytime i start to think i should have a hobby or passion i start to realise that i don't really need one, and not everyone does i guess. I'd not find the time to stick at one, i come on here and i moan, i mean i blog on my own site a lot too

Red Velvet could you sit in on a few different classes at your local adult learning centre? There all sorts of things you coudl try there. Maybe learn another language? Is there a country you like visiting.. try and learn the language there.

Or try your hand at painting, potting, book club, brick laying (build yourself a bbq!)there are millinos of things to do.. If you really want to.

Veyron - we are the same - work has been such a focus and children and nothing else. I can't answer that question either and I find it a little sad.

cupcakes - you have great hobbies. I did do a bit of patchwork a few years ago (living in different country) and really enjoyed it, not very good at it, but did love it. Maybe that is something I should pursue. Space is a bit of an issue but i do have a sewing machine and a ton of 'fabric squares' waiting to be used. Might look at some local courses - but childcare and conflict with work commitments are a bit of a nightmare. (but could be managed)

Lyn - I do have the same hobbies (if that is one!)
Love that Mumsnet is one - will that be ok
to put down on a CV??

Sanielle - LOL a bbq - fab idea just no space.

Violet - 5 children and one with a disability. You deserve a huge hug - well done. I'm surprised you make it to 7pm with energy - I would barely make it to the middle of the day...

I do patchwork by hand - so don't even use a sewing machine.... contact me if you want a reminder of how to do it by hand - or advice.

Pad your CV with hobbies with the aid of HobbyBullshit (works for me); examples include:

"Socialising" = getting drunk with friends
"Quiet nights in" = getting drunk, home alone, whilst watching any crappy tv
"Theatre" = I once went to see Avenue Q
"Philanthropy" = I once gave a tramp a pound the DAY before pay day
"Travel" = Booze cruise to Calais (see "hobby"2, above)
"Eclectic taste in music" = press RANDOM on my i-pod and there's every chance you'll get Joni Mitchell, followed by Tool.
"Sport" = I played netball 'til I was 14 and sometimes watch the first lap of the Grand Prix.
"Modern technology" = trawling AIBU for anything non-threatening / non-bitchy.

Bullshit baffles brains!

I don't have any either. I have some in my head I think I'd like if ever got round to it/found the time.

DH's are: watching crappy 80s movies whilst eating sweeties, he's never really grown up!