Whats Your Hobby?

[TLight]

I had horses for awhile, that saved my life. Literally. I lived in the big city where absolutely nothing made sense to me........and I boarded 40 minutes north at a barn. I was barely able to work or move for that matter due to the Fibro.........but I freakin did it anyway, pain and all. I had nothing else but my wonderful horses............then it just got to be too much, all the driving, etc.

Nature. I just sit in the woods and walk slowly sometimes and just look at everything, sometimes identify things in my ID books.

I love riding on the back of my boyfriends harley, so I can really relate to the bike thing. Although I've no desire to drive. I tried once and got scared.

I love to write poetry............words excite me.

Masturbation? he he.......
Hobbies are good...........always wished I could figure how to make money out of them!~ Kuddos to those that do. Work is a sore spot for me.

 

[Tinyflame]

Out of neccesity -but found I also enjoyed/ enjoy, "renovating" as well very much, but not "biggies"- just painting, tiling that sort of thing.

I actually started gardening/ landscaping a few years ago, I thought it would drive me "nuts" - the patience part- but I absolutely love it, totally relaxing to me and feels so great to be out in the sun and surrounded by color. I have the added bonus I can't seem to "kill" anything, due to no real thanks of my own, lol. But I live in an (extremely) cold-weather climate (super hot summers/ frigid -40 and colder winters), so 6 months of the year is no good.

I have started to dance again just for about 1 1/2 months, I feel so good. I thank "this site" in a lot of ways for that because it feels good to feel like "me" in something for once. I had not danced for years. It's the one thing that really helps me.

I would love to paint again. Almost "got started" the other day again but need supplies, -here's hoping.

And I love music in all forms (not to "play it"- no skill), but to enjoy it.

And I absolutely love to travel, -doesn't matter if it's even to a little town, but I rarely have the opportunity anymore. I would love to be able to do that one day. -Except for getting to the Beach, I feel absolutely great at the beach. Try to go 1-2 times/ weeks in the summer and go "explore" when I'm there, see what I find. I love to go anywhere I can "get lost in" and find my way out, see what the day brings.

I must say I am trying to learn how to "give myself permission" for stuff that's not essential, just for me. I must admit I find it difficult, except the dancing. My work is centered around care-giving, my senior Aunt lives with me (and she gets yet another surgery monday- 6th in last 22 months), - even my dog's a "senior", lol, so it sort of feels "weird" to devote time to "myself", but I'm trying.

 

[A-RON]

This is going to sound funny/stupid, but my hobby is to think about ideas. Anything that has something to do with thinking about an idea can be a hobby for me. I like to analyze things and break things down and think, and invent, create, develop, and have some sort of finished product or result at the end of it. Problem is, I don't have anything to show for it these days. If only I could accomplish something big. Someday.

 

[cherryblossom]

I love my holidays. And my hobby is photography, whilst away on holiday, and editing them on my return. Once all my photographs are edited I choose which ones to print and also spend a long time making slide show DVD's. These are not to bore my friends with, but for my enjoyment in years to come.

I also use photographs to make funny birthday and christmas cards for my family. If I'm lacking in inspiration and photographs, I use many different methods for making cards for my family and friends. I can't remember the last time I bought a card to send. However, it's always hard to come up with new ideas for cards for men.

I used to play in bands, orchestras, and jazz bands, but unfortunately the work that I do now, prevents me from being able to commit to musical groups. I miss it, but that is one of the many sacrifices I made, when choosing my career.

I also play too many computer games!! I play a lot of PC games and I also have a Wii. And however sad it is to live alone and own a Wii, I use it as a great excuse to get my friends and family to come over for the evening of 'Wii bashing'!!

 

[Nicolette]

My hobby is driving Anthony insane! :rofl::rofl:

 

[cherryblossom]

Haha - nice one, Nicolette! :thumbs-up

 

[kers]

Funny...looking at all of these, they all have one thing in common. They require me staying in the moment and focusing my attention on them.

This is so true, Lisa. I enjoy my hobbies because I feel more alive when I do them, and I certainly don't feel as though I'm a PTSD sufferer when I do them.

I love martial arts and train two or three times a week. This has been a major boost to my confidence and sense of security, not only because I can defend myself better, but also because it is totally out of my comfort zone and triggering in many ways, but I have been brave enough to stay with it.

I garden and I have a particular love of bonsai. I am planning on doing a lot with my garden this summer. I think being outside helps me to feel less trapped in my own head.

I also love to go to school. I take classes and earn certifications, and I find ways to do my job better.

 

[cragger65]

My hobbies are definately playing guitar/song writing and photography. I'm fair at both, but would really like to get playing guitar more. It's hard to make myself play sometimes, but other times I get on a roll and play all day.

With the photography, it's so cool to come home from a day's shooting and discover that you've captured a couple of gems. And of course, I love sharing them with anyone who doesn't run away fast enough ;P

 

[Leda]

I am definitely sure that I would not have recovered so fast from my major depressive episode if it had not been for some of my hobbies. When I was in hospital I brougth my watercolours with me, so I could give my mind a time out when painting.

I also knit, do beadwork, photograph, crocket, read, garden - and I breed pedigree cats.

 

[Leda]

I did mention that knitting is one of my hobbies. This evening I´ll be going to our monthly knitting café. Can you imagine between 50 and 80 women knitting together? We drink coffee and chat also and some times we have a guest who teaches new and old tecniques.

 

[lrs]

My 2 favorite hobbies are banjo picking, and outdoor sports. I lump together hunting and fishing as a hobby.
I normally pick the banjo an hour each morning. I also play left hand banjo about 30 minutes a day, during my 1 hour lunch break at work. I've been playing lefty for about 5 years now.
I'll get outdoors in some manner a couple times a week.
Currently I have a small boat, and I'll take it out on a river or a lake to do some fishing or sightseeing.
It's hard staying sane, but this helps.

 

[vietnam2nd]

when the doctor declare me unfit for duty at the postal serice he said i need a hobby. i love sports so i have a big collection of sports cards. i have baseball,football,basketball,and hockey cards. i am entering them in my computer when my hard drive went in december i lost all that i had listed so i had to start all over as i didn't have it backup don't know how to do that so i had to start all over again. my hobby helps me when i don't want to be around people because of my ptsd it gives me something to look forward to.