Other hobbies

[malkin]

I am not good with anything crafty, handwork, etc.

That hasn't stopped me!

[Catrin]

While I don't have time for it right now, I enjoy needlework of assorted styles (shadow-work, black-work, surface embroidery, etc). Here is an example - I have prettier projects in progress but right now they aren't getting any attention:

[Crankin]

Malkin, no, my level of not being good is severe. I can barely thread a needle or tie my shoes for that matter. I enjoy looking at and being a consumer of art work, fine knitting or sewing, but even thinking of doing any of that gives me a headache. The same way I might listen to music, but I have no desire to play any instrument. Too much work. A hobby should be fun and something you enjoy.
After having some experience teaching drama to young teens and doing role playing in my counseling classes, the thought did cross my mind that I might enjoy acting. But, again, I don't want to spend the time away from sports or the time away from DH. So I enjoy the theatre vicariously.

[beccaB]

TS poet-
what is the first bird? A marsh hawk or Northern Harrier?
I love birding, although I have a difficult time identifying the hawks.

[TsPoet]

TS poet-
what is the first bird? A marsh hawk or Northern Harrier?
I love birding, although I have a difficult time identifying the hawks.

Female Harrier. Watched her for about 30 min, I didn't know that I"m such a ghoul, but I was hoping she'd catch something - she didn't.
I took it with at 400 mm, canon 7D (crop body, so at about a 560 mm zoom).
I used to love birding, now I combine it. But, I'm not as good a birder - I get distracted with taking pictures and have to remind myself to enjoy watching as well.
Thanks for all the nice comments.

I never even heard of that many kinds of lace. I envy all of you who have the patience to work with your hands and create something.

[malkin]

Still, if it's fun I'll keep doing it.

I have tried a few things that I didn't even have enough success to enjoy the process at all. Usually though, I just muddle along and mash my way through piano pieces and knit socks that are warm and take pictures to put on calendars to give away at Christmas.

[nscrbug]

My only other true hobby is riding my Harley-Davidson motorcycle...which I haven't done much of since I started cycling.

Aside from that, I enjoy swimming and weight lifting, but I don't really consider those "hobbies"...I see them more as other fitness activities.

[shootingstar]

Malkin, no, my level of not being good is severe. I can barely thread a needle or tie my shoes for that matter. I enjoy looking at and being a consumer of art work, fine knitting or sewing, but even thinking of doing any of that gives me a headache. The same way I might listen to music, but I have no desire to play any instrument. Too much work. A hobby should be fun and something you enjoy.
After having some experience teaching drama to young teens and doing role playing in my counseling classes, the thought did cross my mind that I might enjoy acting. But, again, I don't want to spend the time away from sports or the time away from DH. So I enjoy the theatre vicariously.

Hope you find some hobby Crankin later, that is non-cycling oriented. And absolutely agree that a hobby needs to be fun and enjoyable. Acting..no one has mentioned this yet here. Now, that to me, is abit of work, ie. memorizing lines.

Even though I'm neglectful in certain hobbies at this time, I view the latent, dormant passions that are non-cycling, as important later in the future to restoke those passions again. For the times, I can't cycle. A form of mental health insurance for the future.