I want to be more of an interesting person...drinking beer with friends isn't "exactly" a hobby. I was thinking of taking a night course this fall, but any ideas you have are appreciated. Thanks!
2006-08-13 14:29:56 · 21 answers · asked by moonflower1980 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Yahoo Answers is a hobby! lol, but if you want to try something new, go rollerblading or hiking, and if you're not an outdoors person, then take classes in dancing.
2006-08-13 14:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by musicrazy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hey! You're trying! When I was in college, my favorite extracurricular course was Karate. It was incredibly relaxing and the more time and energy you have to devote to it, the better. Any exercise is rewarding though. Karate gets expensive because there is a fee for every new belt (or level of skill). You could do whatever interests you: yoga, tai chi, swim aerobics, etc!
Nowadays, I do decoupage and small wood crafts (the unfinished wood products like shelves or trinket boxes are decorated and painted to individual taste) because those are two crafts that require no skills!! Decoupage requires the skills of cutting with scissors, then gluing them on to whatever you desire: furniture, craft projects, signs, etc. Do a search on it or buy a book but all you need to do is buy a few items like varnish or a sealer and something to use for your project like wrapping paper or tissue paper or old Christmas cards. Directions are quite clear on the web. That's how I did it.
Good luck finding something. A good book you've always meant to read or a good movie you've always wanted to see can always spark an interest in a whole new genre for you.
2006-08-13 15:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Johanna T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take up photography. It is a little spending for a nice camera, but its worth it. It's fun and there always something to take a picture of. I stop by the park about once a week and walk around in the woods to get pictures of deer, birds, turkey and beavers along the river here. The latest pictures I got were of a doe and a fawn also two female turkeys with about a dozen babies. Its very fun and interesting.
2006-08-13 14:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need Altered Art in your life. Take old books, lije from classes you hated and won't ever need again and alter them into another fun form, gets rid of frustrations and it isn't just a scrapbookers craft
Look at these sites.
A gallery of altered books incorporating collage, painting, and poetry. Beginner techniques, tips, and tutorials to ... Altered Book :: The Art of Happiness ...karenswhimsy.com/altered-books
Learn more about fun and unique altered art and collage techniques that are very popular right now! ... Crafts> Craft Projects by Type> Altered Art and Collage ...familycrafts.about.com/od/alteredartandcollage
It also sounds like if you take a class it should be in relax and release, like yoga or some tai chi.
2006-08-13 14:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by Carol H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Take a look on the Internet at different hobbies and choose one, or more, that you might be interested in, then go from there.
2006-08-13 15:54:13 · answer #5 · answered by Merrilly C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What part of the country do you live in?
Personally I enjoy several hobbies
Woodworking
Gold Prospecting
Hunting
Fishing
Playing a dulcimer
Rock Collecting
Coin Collecting
My wife does crafts, art, church activities,
2006-08-14 03:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bead and wirework. The best there is. I started about 10 years ago and today I actually have a thriving business (one of them) making sterling silver jewelry with Murano and Swarovski crystal beads. It's relaxing, very creative, incredibly artistic and the feel and look of the beads just pull you in and you become hooked.
Hope it works for you. Start with a kit and work from there.
2006-08-13 17:25:29 · answer #7 · answered by Goddess Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try scraping. It is fun if you have the time and money. Then you can look back 20 years from now and laugh or think about how much things chagned. Or you can start making crafts like making earings and stuff like that. It deppends on what kind of things you like. I sure if you think about it you will find something perfet for you!
2006-08-13 16:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should collect stamps! It's very rewarding and there are many websites that send you free stamps to start you with. Mysticstamp.com, Kenmorestamp.com, and ArpinPhilately.com. Just think, every year, the value of your stamps will go up and they will be worth a lot more than you bought them for!
2006-08-13 15:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by Erin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of what you like to do to relax. Build a hobby around that.
2006-08-13 14:52:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋