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To ask what hobbies you have?

76 replies

Lsquiggles · 23/11/2021 17:22

I'm so bored and underwhelmed. What do you do apart from work and be a parent?

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Krii · 23/11/2021 17:52

Gaming, skateboarding, playing my guitar, knitting and I love doing courses, with coursera, OU etc.

DroopyClematis · 23/11/2021 17:52

Dog walking
Crochet ( lockdown beginner)
Reading
Films
Gardening

Turkishangora · 23/11/2021 17:52

I love cooking too, experimenting cooking new things when life is less hectic

shinynewapple21 · 23/11/2021 17:54

@Waxonwaxoff0

I have no hobbies. I just like going out with friends for lunch/coffee/drinks. Going to gigs and weekend city breaks.

They sound like good hobbies! As long as you get to do them more than very occasionally.

RussianSpy101 · 23/11/2021 17:57

I workout but now do it at home due to a change in working hours
Tennis
Cycling

Cotswoldmama · 23/11/2021 18:02

Run, do home workouts (YouTube videos - Chloe Ting is my fave), knit, crochet, read, sometimes bake.

JennetHumfrye · 23/11/2021 18:03

Sewing and making candles

GTAlogic · 23/11/2021 18:05

Taking and editing photos and creating digital art.

Gaming with dh.

Sewing, embroidery and knitting but I don't often do this.

FangsForTheMemory · 23/11/2021 18:05

reading, watercolour painting, walking

Lonelycrab · 23/11/2021 18:07

Riding mtb. Tinker around trying to write dance music (Apple Logic).

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/11/2021 18:09

Cub leader (but I’ve resigned as of Christmas)
Outdoor swimming
Cycling
Run 5k 3 x week to counteract the WFH pounds!

qualitygirl · 23/11/2021 18:10

Sea swimming
Kayaking
Yoga
Pottery

DonttouchthatLarry · 23/11/2021 18:13

Running is my main hobby but also do triathlon so some cycling and swimming too.
Reading
Hiking/walking dogs
Dog training/gundog work
Films - we watch films or binge watch series most evenings.

Dixiechickonhols · 23/11/2021 18:13

Adult tap dancing. Walk dog in countryside. Volunteer leader at a girlguides. I used to swim but membership expired.

OneRingToRuleThemAll · 23/11/2021 18:20

I have weekly 1-1 singing lessons and also sing in a choir. It all came about because I was scared to join in with the singing at church so booked a few lessons. 2 years later and singing is now my greatest passion.

neverbeenskiing · 23/11/2021 18:21

Films- I especially love going to the cinema alone, so relaxing.
Reading
Live music
Travel
Collecting vinyl records- be warned, this is a surprisingly addictive hobby! If there was a fire as soon as I knew DH and the kids were safe I'd be saving my record collection Grin

thesugarbumfairy · 23/11/2021 18:22

I sew. Bagmaking and dressmaking. I teach bagmaking on the day I'm not at ' work work'
I restore and dress dolls. Sindys mostly. It is my son's hobby that I've joined him in.
I have an Etsy shop which isn't really a hobby - I just need somewhere to sell my makes
Resin - I make resin jewellery when I can fit that in
I watch a lot of Netflix/prime/Disney plus etc. Mostly whilst I'm doing something else like cutting up fabric.
I don't have time for any other hobbies. I used to like dance classes but until my hip is replaced there's no jumping about for me!

DeadButDelicious · 23/11/2021 18:23

Knitting,
Crochet,
Cross stitch,
Wire wrapping,
Animal Crossing.

ApplesAreTheBaneOfMyLife · 23/11/2021 18:24

Walking with friends, with or without dogs
Pilates
Bell ringing
Reading and 2 book groups
Gardening
Baking
Sewing

Goatinthegarden · 23/11/2021 18:30

I run or cycle every day. Often as a commute, but I do enjoy it - it helps me unwind. I also love cooking and baking. I cook from scratch most nights. I have a close relationship with a sourdough starter.

At the weekends, if the weather is ok, I usually spend one of the days mountain biking, trail running or climbing mountains. Sometimes that means I squeeze in a wee night in a hotel if we’ve travelled far.

I also am into lots of indoor crafty activities; knitting, crochet, painting, sewing, digital art, calligraphy, etc. I like a house/garden project too. I tend to go through phrases of being obsessed with one activity/project at a time and then once that’s finished, start something totally different.

I also like eating out/drinking cocktails with friends. I go to quite a few museums and art exhibitions, but my most favourite of all is a wander around a stately home and garden followed by a cream tea afterwards.

I get my nails, hair and facials quite regularly too - does that count as a hobby?

Can you tell that I am child free?

JuneOsborne · 23/11/2021 18:31

Drinking
Sleeping.

Well, now I have sufficient vitamin D, I can manage more:

I read. A lot.
Knit
Gardening
Volunteer at the school's allotment and PTA.
Cooking.
Day dreaming

DeepaBeesKit · 23/11/2021 18:32

Socialising, reading, playing the piano, singing, knitting, baking, swimming

I used to include more exciting & time consuming hobbies (scuba diving, skiing, golf etc) but atm can't fit them in around young children

EewwwDavid · 23/11/2021 18:35

I play the drums and I make art - mostly involving film photography.

PooWillyNameChange · 23/11/2021 18:36

French class once a week and book club once a month. Apart from that just work, telly and reading. Used to exercise daily and will again when not pregnant again but that doesn't feel like a hobby.

EddieVeddersfoxymop · 23/11/2021 19:01

Guitar, ukulele and piano practise. Video gaming on PlayStation and switch. Drawing. Reading. Listening to music. Embroidery. A bit more niche but plane spotting with DD.

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