What kinds of things do you do....?

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Sun, 03-19-2006 - 7:43pm

Just wondering, but what kinds of things do all of you do for an outlet? What do you find helpful? I really don't have any "hobbies" per se, other than watching TV (even though for me my fave show Scrubs can be very relaxing sometimes- it just makes me happy), sometimes I like to read, and I hang out online a lot too.

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Sun, 03-19-2006 - 10:09pm
i dont really have any "hobbies" per se either, what i do is either: listen to music that i can sing along to, go on a walk, or go to the gym. I guess I do have a hobby of loving to bake, which i use a lot of times as my outlet. back when i used to get really bad panic attacks, baking always worked for me (althought buying the ingredients isn't always cheap).

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Sun, 03-19-2006 - 10:21pm

Hi Heather,

I like to lose myself in a book, the library is free ;-)I am also addicted to magazines!! I can always fit time in for a quick article.

At school the gals turned me on to Sudoku! We pass around good puzzles, it stimulates the mind and keeps you focused.

Lisa

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Sun, 03-19-2006 - 10:58pm

I love movies and music and pogo.com.

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Sun, 03-19-2006 - 11:37pm

I've always found that service work/volunteering has been a wonderful outlet for me. Maybe you could find an organization that needs volunteers. Many churches have outreach programs, schools need classroom volunteers as well as charitable organizations. Get out the phone book and start calling. It's a good thing to refocus on something other than yourself and the TV. If you read my profile you'll find my interests and service work listed.

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Suz

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Mon, 03-20-2006 - 5:26am
I like to read, crochet, embroider & listen to music to keep busy. Like Suz, I have found that volunteering doesn't cost a thing. I am paid in increased feelings of self worth & the sheer pleasure of knowing I helped make someone's day. I went to the local sheltered workshop for mentally challenged folks, armed with boxes of valentine cards that I picked up @ the dollar store.
 

 


 



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Mon, 03-20-2006 - 11:38am

Okay, what I failed to specify, is that I need something I can do at home, unless my husband is off work, I am without a car. We only have one and he uses it for work to get to his different clients. So activities that require going places are kind of out...which is okay, because I don't like driving places by myself anyway.


With that said, I am active at my church. I am a volunteer with the youth group at my church, I work with the middle school girls, this is something i've just started, but it's fun! Also, someday when I have a car and can get around by myself, i want to volunteer at one of our local animal shelters. But I can't do that without a car and without the nerve to drive around myself more. lol


I really need something I can do at home. Especially since I am going to be home all day every day this week!! I know I said I don't have any skill with any kind of sewing or anything, but right now I think I am leaning towards trying cross-stitching.

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Mon, 03-20-2006 - 10:24pm
Hey Heather~
Cross stitching was a Godsend for me. When I was preggers I had higher anxiety and my previous outlets of smoking and drinking (neither one healthy I know!) were out of the question. I was also stuck with no way to get out and do something. I didn't work and the minutes crawled by. Cross stitching was perfect for me. It allowed me a way to divide up my time and focus intently on something that I knew would be something great when I was done. It's tedious and can be something you focus all your energy on but at the same time it's something that once you get the hang of it and are possibly addicted to finishing you can do as you have a conversation or watch tv or whatever. I highly recommend it. Put on your favorite music and sing along while you cross stitch your heart out! HTH. Let us know what works for you.
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Tue, 03-21-2006 - 3:12am

I think that needlework is easy to learn even if you're like me & have little talent. My family & friends have always appreciated my efforts even when I was a novice & my projects didn't turn out the greatest. Honestly, a messed up crocheted afghan will still keep you warm:) My dog & cats seem to think so;) If you have the inclination to learn something new, here's the link to Needlework Corner.

 

 


 



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Tue, 03-21-2006 - 10:31am

Reading & cross stitch are my two hobbies.

Sheri Ann

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Tue, 03-21-2006 - 10:38am

So i started yesterday! I wanted to start on one of the tinier projects we picked up, when we saw they came with a frame we thought that meant they had a hoop too. But they don't and they are pretty small, so the other hoop we bought doesn't work. So I start on the other project, still not huge, but it was pretty intimidating when I saw how big it really is.


i think I'll be good if i can just stick with it long enough to really get the hang out of it. My main problem is accidentally unthreading the needle once in awhile, and I broke DH's threader. So now we'll have to buy another one. :(


I'm pressing on though. Last night I worked on it for a couple of hours, while DH was with me to help me get unstuck. (He has never cross stitched, but knows how to sew and has a lot of skill with that kind of thing... me, I have none) But today, I'm all alone again, so we'll see what happens. :)

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