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Not to have found my passion in life?

15 replies

matroyshka · 17/05/2015 18:55

I know people who have interests and hobbies they absolutely love and can lose themselves for hours - I wish I had that! Am I unusual? I really like reading and I exercise in my spare time but wouldn't say I enjoy it (the exercise) that much. Would love to find something that totally absorbs me. Anyone else feel like that? AIBU to ask what you love doing (or even like?!) in your free time?

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ssd · 17/05/2015 18:59

I'm like this, I like reading or watching catch up on telly Blush

SummerHouse · 17/05/2015 19:09

At 39 I discovered running. I had done a 10k many times before and never enjoyed it but then suddenly, sort of fell in love. Now I have books, mags, gadgets and training plans. Weird. So it can happen any time any place. Just keep your mind open. I also love yoga. Smile

Newshoesplease · 17/05/2015 19:13

I feel like this! I've got very into exercise in the past, but wouldn't really have called it a hobby. now I'm heavily pregnant, my biggest hobby is watching scandal. Sigh.

Trills · 17/05/2015 19:21

I think it's a myth that everyone has something like this.

MinimumPayment · 17/05/2015 19:22

Blimey summer, that's exactly what I was going to write. Late 30s, running and yoga.

I think passions come and go TBH and are also restricted by time. When I'm properly into it my garden can keep me awake at night with excitement of what's to come but I've hardly touched it this year.

ilovesooty · 17/05/2015 19:26

I'm management chair of a charity and I'm pretty passionate about it. I think lots of people just have interests they quite enjoy, and there's nothing wrong with that.

chanie44 · 17/05/2015 19:48

I don't have anything like this either. There are times when I feel like I should have 'something' but with working full time and raising a young family, I don't have the time or energy.

I do have things I enjoy doing, but I wouldn't say they were a passion.

matroyshka · 17/05/2015 19:53

Thanks for your replies, everyone - reassuring! I would love to enjoy running, maybe it's time to give it another go...

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SewingAndCakes · 17/05/2015 20:01

Seeing (clothes and quilts) and crocheting are my main passions that take time and money.

SewingAndCakes · 17/05/2015 20:01
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DonVitoCorleone · 17/05/2015 20:03

In my spare time i watch tv or come on here and have a good read. I do not have any hobbies

Oh, unless you count making lists, i really enjoy sitting making lists

MadisonMontgomery · 17/05/2015 20:03

I would love a hobby! Sadly online shopping is pretty much all I'm good at.

DonVitoCorleone · 17/05/2015 20:06

Ooh i forgot Pinterest, i can lose hours on Pinterest especially if i find a board full of unexplained mysteries or paranormal stories

lovelyconverse123 · 17/05/2015 22:23

I love making lists too ! and crossing them off is the best : )

MrsTedCrilly · 17/05/2015 22:43

I feel like this! I do enjoy lots of things and go through phases of addictions to these.. But it never lasts. Maybe you have to have a certain type of personality to stay addicted and interested in one thing?

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