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DarwinsFavoriteTortoise
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Yeah, so.
I have a lot of free time. I mean, TONS.
I go to school for about 15 hours a week. I'm in the middle of a job search. Other than that, I'm completely free, and I can only bother my friends so much.
In the mean time, I need SOMETHING to do. Video games are boring. TV is old. So, I'd like some suggestions for some interesting hobbies. I'd prefer something hands on, but if its not and its still really good, please don't leave it out.
An example of what I like: For the last few weeks I've been making a LOT of paper airplanes. As geeky as it sounds, its so satisfying to build a good airplane and see it fly perfectly. I've even bought some huge poster board and I'm making gigantic ones (which are amazing by the way). Anyway, this is a good example of something I'd like...easy to get into, you can work with your hands, CHEAP, and you don't have to work for hours and hours to get a result (I don't like building models, by the way...I've tried that and I hate it). Again, it doesn't have to meet that specific criteria (there are always exceptions), but that would be what I'd prefer.
Thanks!
I have a lot of free time. I mean, TONS.
I go to school for about 15 hours a week. I'm in the middle of a job search. Other than that, I'm completely free, and I can only bother my friends so much.
In the mean time, I need SOMETHING to do. Video games are boring. TV is old. So, I'd like some suggestions for some interesting hobbies. I'd prefer something hands on, but if its not and its still really good, please don't leave it out.
An example of what I like: For the last few weeks I've been making a LOT of paper airplanes. As geeky as it sounds, its so satisfying to build a good airplane and see it fly perfectly. I've even bought some huge poster board and I'm making gigantic ones (which are amazing by the way). Anyway, this is a good example of something I'd like...easy to get into, you can work with your hands, CHEAP, and you don't have to work for hours and hours to get a result (I don't like building models, by the way...I've tried that and I hate it). Again, it doesn't have to meet that specific criteria (there are always exceptions), but that would be what I'd prefer.
Thanks!
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I've juggled before. I mean, not officially, but I can comfortably do four tennis balls. I'll look into that.
As for origami, I've tried it and its meh. I guess its important to me that theres something at the end thats impressive, and I just don't find paper folded in fancy ways that just sits there on display impressive.
Look into clubs and variations outside of the cascade. I haven't learned any new solo juggling stuff in a while, but throughout the day I'll just work on some three object combinations.
The thing we both like about music as a hobby is that it requires your brain, but in ways you typically don't use it for (for regular day stuff). It's also satisfying to improve.
Other nice thing is that you get better based on how much you practice. Hence, more free time = "faster" improvement.
there's more to origami than folding single pieces of paper
look into making polyhedra: one part geometry, one part patience, and you end up with some spectacular models
I mean, I understand that you can do some fantastic things with origami, but its just not something I'm into. Sorry.
Otherwise get outside and do an outdoor activity.
Satans..... hints.....
Yeah, I tried the whole small flying airplane thing.
The main problem with that is that its too expensive for me.
The cheapest one I saw (and bought) was 50 bucks, and it sucked really bad.
Thats a good suggestion.
I can pick this stuff up at just some hobby shop?
a quick google one
or buy some online
Running
Weight lifting
Golfing
Bowling
Cycling
And my personal favorite: Rowing
It's a bit more inaccessible though.
Need a single scull shell and possibly a boathouse to store it.
But, really good times.
Nothing more calming than a nice row on the river.
EDIT: Or maybe something non strenuous.
Photography
Film making
All you need is a camera or a camcorder and you're good to go
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There's also that quirky xkcd thing (hashtagging?) that works along the same principles as geocaching.
30 minute drive isn't too bad, if you have a car.
From my campus, I'm about 20 minutes away from the nearest boathouse.
It's a nice change from running.
But, it's quite expensive....so maybe not.
Still, one of those things I
As for photography, you don't need a fancy camera?
Maybe you do. I don't know much about it. I just facy pretty photos
Hmmm...
How about taking up a martial art at a local gym?
Nothing gets the adrenaline going quite like a sparring match?
Boxing, tae kwan do, jiu jitsu, etc.
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Or filter the internet for good links to funny stuff.
That's expensive and assumes there are a lot of players in the area. I wouldn't recommend it.
My suggestion: Bridge building, with pasta.
Seriously, you'll start simple and try hanging stuff from it to test strength. Eventually you'll be breaking your bridges and looking for new techniques to add strrength and start trying to come up with designs of your own.
Me and a friend used to compete with making origami, he was more skilled at creating more complex ones, such as the crane which i never bothered to learn, and i was more skilled at creating the more fun ones, like the frog and paper balloon, i made armies and armies of origami frogs, i would just sit them in places and people could press them and make them jump.
Personally hobby-wise i find that, doing the alternative of what i do for work/school is fun. And just having a hobby that you can pick up at any time reduces the pressure of having to do it. But since you seem to be good with your hands, maybe pick up a dart board and some darts, you won't be creating anything but you'll improve your ability to throw. Alternatively Archery would be more dangerous but the satisfaction of hearing the THUNK is much better than darts, use rubber stoppers instead of arrow-heads if you can't find a very secure place to do this.
Fishing is also a good hobby, combine it with reading books when the fish aren't biting.
Working out is really monotonous if you're using gym equipment, but running or jogging are good (your dog; should you have one, will LOVE you for this, take it along with you), as is playing a non-contact sport (injuries are never fun), ping pong is an Olympic sport, which also involves hand movement.
Anything that's manual, you mentioned you were bored with Video Games and TV, sounds like you want something to do other than press buttons and have things happen automatically. You could start riding your bike or jog to school instead of using a car.
You didn't exactly give out a wealth of information on your limitations and situation, but i think those are some sound suggestions. Ultimately you're the one who has to decide. Good luck on getting that job.
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Or a blanket.
Cooking is:
1. Delicious
2. Cost-effective
3. Helpful in wooing (ladies AND roommates).
If you are at all interested in learning how to cook, I would recommend Cook's Illustrated. It's a subscription-based magazine, but they also have a very awesome cookbook, The New Best Recipe. The advantage is that each recipe comes with an article explaining all the science and trial-and-error behind the recipe development, so you learn why stuff tastes good. They also have a pretty nice website, but it lacks the in-depth articles.
It now entails that you search little resale, thift, and flea markets to find that one rare record you've been looking for.
Alot of contemporary bands are also releasing their albums on vinyl as some sort of collectors items. It's also fun to look for record players themselves.
I just bought http://www.vagrant.com/release/details/272
Sooo excited.
Have you considered Rubber Band Airplanes? They are awesome and a lot of fun, can get as fancy as you want (I saw a guy who had some bi-plane fancy ones) and if you build them right they'll fly for upwards of 15 minutes, just circling around on the power of their rubber band!
Plus, they aren't anywhere near as expensive as getting something motorized.
Also, how about kite building?
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Also, learning a musical instrument is a great way to spend time, and you get a tangible skill to show for it.
This. Awesome fun.
He said $50 was a lot, paintball is not a hobby that is for the broke.
Models. (I'm thinking of trying to find a good long-term project, or maybe something that will move/fly)
Martial Arts. (Quite a bit of variety here, depending on what you like, also fencing, kendo etc)
Photography.
Cooking.
Writing.
Meditation.
Exercise.
- Biking
- Running
- walking
- swimming. (I started this recently - loving it)
- Weights
- Set yourself a goal, ala 100 Press Ups
Growing things. (I like Bonsai)
Aside from that, as people have mentioned - pop along to a club or something from your school. There's probably one for most of the stuff I've mentioned, or something geeky-social like roleplaying games etc.
For paintings in progress, check out canvas and paints
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Maybe small woodworking stuff? Buying cheap, used wood things and refinishing/repairing them, etc. I personally find building things to be kinda fun. Only cost would be in getting stuff to refinish, but you can use that stuff for a while *shrug*
True. I should learn to read.
Have you considered Rubber Band Airplanes?
General info about rubber-band airplanes