Suggested hobbies for a teen?

Question

I'm really busy during the week, but over long weekends I'm just SO bored. I'm online alot but I'm sick of the computer. Also, I'm not really that 'crafty' so that eliminated tons of options. Since I can't drive, I can't do anything outside of home. I can't take up an instrument because I won't be able to pracitice/take lessons during the week.
Any suggestions? =/

In addition, I'm an extremly impatient person. This is what usually prevents me from getting into anything new.
And I'm not really good at sports or with languages.

I'm a girl.

I don't think skating or gaming is really for me, I'm more on the girlyer side, but thanks!
And poetry is okay, but I do enough writing during school in AP English, so I'd rather something different. But thank you!

Answer 1

When I was a teen... I bought those poster kits w/markers at the store.... You know... the large ones that aren't colored in and you can color them in yourself. They have different themed posters and it was fun to do. They are a good time killer and allow you to be kind of creative. You can even get extra creative by gluing things onto it....adding beads, buttons, leaves, etc.... It depends on the theme, I guess.

Otherwise, I'd suggest taking up embroidery and/or crazyquilting. Both are lots of fun.....

Answer 2

Steven D made a good suggestion, namely, model railroading. This is a hobby that doesn't really require a whole lot of time, money, or space and it's up to you how much or how little you want to be involved.

She's in her late 20's now, but when she was 13 or so, a young lady we knew had her father build some shelving for a train to go around the wall of her bedroom! Since it was up so high (six feet or more above the floor) she didn't need many buildings or scenery--but there was a large enough space where she could add either or both of these if she wanted to.

There are also some computer games about trains. I know you may not be too interested, but these games are "stop and start" as you wish, too. One is Train Dispatcher--free downloads and all--and there are several more, all dealing with various aspects of trains and railroading.

Believe me, even though I'm male, I can relate to being a bored teenager who can't drive. This happened to me and to all my children, too but we made it. You can too. I do hope all goes well for you and that you find something you can enjoy.

I'm going to submit this now--tried a few minutes ago, and got this far only to have my computer lock up on me. AAARRGGGHHHH!!!

Answer 3

You know, one day you will be grown up and have a family of your own, so why not start a tradition of your own now and pass it on when you have your family.
Something you can do at home, the possibilities are endless. I understand about being stuck on the computer all the time, so force yourself to stay a bit longer and google some ideas.
Google 'hobbies' and have a look at whats available out there. Also, google 'crafts' and spend weeks going into all sorts of crafts, its mind blowing.
My suggestions, because you are a girl, would be take up something simple and move on to more involved crafts later as you get bored and more experienced. I would suggest starting with naive stitcheries. This is easy to learn, quick to finish, and you can start with something you dream up yourself without having to buy much.
You will need some cotton fabric, light colours, white, cream, pale colours. You will need a HB pencil. You will need an embroidery needle (choose one you can thread) You will need embroidery floss in colors you want. You may need a small embroidery hoop. You will need to draw a picture, just simple outline drawing, it could be your name, or a 'keep out' for your room door, or it could be a picture of your favourite doodling pictures, anything you desire. Or you could google "free stitchery patterns" and you can download them, print them out and trace over the picture right onto your fabric.
Alternatively, you can also buy stitchery patterns and kits that come complete with fabric, floss, instructions and sometime even little buttons to decorate them.
But, back to once you have your design on your fabric, thread your needle with two strands of the thread you choose, cut the length from the tip of your finger to your elbow (this way the thread does not get worn). To separate the threads, they come in six strands, ask the person you buy or get the threads from to show you how to separate the threads. Then, because you are a beginner, tie a knot at the end of the threads. You can start to sew along the drawn lines, usually a backstitch is the best to stitch lettering with, and outlines. You will need to get someone to show you how to do backstitch, because it is hard to describe like this. You can download stitch instructions by googling 'stitch guide', print it out and you will always have instructions in front of you. There are many other stitches, but I suggest starting with back stitch, or even running stitch. Place your fabric in the embroidery hoop to keep it tight, that way it is easy to keep to the lines and keep it straight. Take the two rings apart, place the plain ring on the table, place the fabric over the ring, loosen the top ring by its screw, place it over the fabric and tighten the screw until the fabric is tight enough to hold in place. Start stitching.
Once you have finished your design, there are several things you can do with it.
Neaten the edges by turning a 1/4" under and with a running stitch, sew the edges in place. Hang on your wall or door.
Collect a lot of squares with your designs and sew them all together to make a blanket or wall hanging. You can take that even further by turning it into a quilt to hang on your wall or to cuddle up with on a cold night watching tv.
Google 'craft magazines' and they can show you all sorts of ideas and patterns to try, and as you get older and learn new crafts, you will have started your own tradition and can pass it on to your children and grandchildren.
So, I hope this has helped you a little to get an idea of what to do. I find stitcheries quick, easy and finishable, because I get impatient too and need to see the result of what I start as soon as possible. I have been doing stitcheries for 40 years, and my girls do them too, they are 22 and 19, and my 10 yo son does it sometimes too (not very good but he tries lol)

Answer 4

Scrapbook! Take lots of pictures of when ever you and your family and friends do stuff, and when you are bored scrapbook the photos. Its an idea.
I scrapbook, do homework (allot I'm in college), play on the computer while doing homework, spend time with my bf, exercise allot, take my dog to the dog park, and ride my horses. Those are some things I do to keep busy.

Answer 5

Sheesh! Everybody suggested all that you DIDN'T want to do and by what I read, you better loosen up or forget a hobby and just read, but I am sure that is too slow also.

Find some fast paced movies!! The "Borne Ultimatum/Identity/Supremacy" and such.

Answer 6

photography is fun and easy....you can stay indoors or go outside the house

plus then you can use a program like photoshop to edit and play with the pictures and create all kinds of things

Answer 7

ok dude try skating or gaming. skating u dont need lessons u dont need to go any where and u dont need to be strong. for gaming u really dont need any thing other than a tv and the games so try thoes

Answer 8

Have you considered model railroading? It can be as intense or as interesting as you want. If you're detail oriented or just like to control the action, then model railroading is for you.
See: http://www.trains.com/trc/
Model railroading lasts a lifetime.

Answer 9

how about some sports like tennis, badminton, basketball, bikes,....?
and shopping?reading?or lol just clean up around the house:)

Answer 10

Play soccer!!! It's fun and u can take ur anger out when u kick the ball. This is how i say it. "Kick the ball's ***! Kick the ball's ***"