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what do you do for fun?

It'sJaz

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Reading, gaming, sometimes just staring at the wall and thinking. Basically, I like to think and it's relaxing to take my mind off what's bothering me and think about other things. It might look like I'm doing nothing which a lot of people often tease me for, but there's actually a lot going on mentally.


I have never got into the hang of watching shows or listening to music. Sometimes I wish I could appreciate those because I'm always left out on conversations whenever people talk about entertainment.
 

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I usually like to do anything that isn't tiring, so I would have to say that I love to surf the net and read up on different websites or watch videos on Youtube. Downloading anything and everything seems to be a hobby as well.
 

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I love to read. I read all sorts of books in all sorts of genres. I also recently started a book blog which I love doing and it also helps me feel like I am doing something productive with all of the reading that I do. I also really enjoy writing and playing sims and watching shows on Netflix sometimes.
 

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I love geocaching and letterboxing, which are really pretty similar. I just love heading out on a quiet morning and walking down a road I didn't know existed to go find a cache. It's an adventure. I even got a handheld GPS I use just for geocaching. Much more accurate than a phone. I like to listen to music I like then arrange it for different instruments, usually clarinet since that's what I play.
 

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Watching TV, movies and YouTube are big ones with me. I love going for walks, swimming and taking pictures. I enjoy reading, writing and drawing pictures from time to time as well, and often put some music on and just dance like an idiot to work off some steam... works great if nobody is watching. LOL. I have a lot of different interests, which include the occasional arts and crafts, such as jewelry making, or crocheting/knitting. I like making small projects out of yarn, stuff that doesn't take forever to make. I tend to lose interest if a project takes too long to complete.
 

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I've always loved hanging out with animals and was a professional dog groomer for 8 years, until I broke my back. I still enjoy grooming from my home on occasion and when I have the chance. I have 2 dog of my own and they're my little side kicks so a lot of what I do with my free time is either for them or so I can include them. We hang out at the dog park or lake a lot, play a lot of fetch, spend a lot of time near Tahoe hiking and fishing. If we can be outside that's where you'll find us. One of my dogs is a fiend for snow, so even in the winter I'm usually throwing a tennis ball at the park for her.


I like that so many people have said swimming and writing. Me too! I recently joined a gym in my area specifically because there's a pool. Having a sever back injury has been really debilitating but it's been so nice to be able to exercise with no impact on my joints.


When I was in high school I had one of those really awesome, movie style teachers, who really cared about me. He took the time to find books that I would enjoy and ended up really enjoying my book reports. After reading a few of my reports he gave me a few writing prompts and I was in heaven. One day I turned in a short story that used some thriller style story prompts and my teacher loved the story so much he gasped, clutched his chest and even CRIED. Then he hung the story on the wall and I got shy.


Oh! And crafting, crafting, crafting. Especially painting. I'm probably Pinterist's worst nightmare!
 

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Unfortunately, that's not me. I study, play games, watch anime, and watch TV shows, with the curtains closed. I've always had ambition for becoming the best at something, but I am too lazy to pursue those ambitions. As I'm socially awkward, it's hard to go outside, make friends, do stuff you would do with friends. What I do for fun is unfortunately quite pathetic.


One more thing I like to do is to learn languages. I've always wanted to learn at least 5 languages, and be able to impress people that way. Obviously it would be quite helpful as well.
 

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I do several things but my favorite is definitely singing. In my bedroom I can scream as much as I like and it helps me relieve the tension. Other things include reading (mostly about North Korea and the Holocaust, two themes that I like to research and know more about), writing, playing the guitar and playing video games. I watch TV shows sometimes, but not much anymore. I wish I was more active outside though, I find it really hard just to go out and have fun.
 

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I like to read a lot and that is probably about my favourite hobby. Browsing the internet can be pretty interesting and entertaining for me. I enjoy sewing. I sew all my own clothes and I like to quilt some as well. Knitting is an on and off hobby of mine. I enjoy playing volleyball and I LOVE playing hockey. Swimming is a favourite activity if I can find a decent place to swim. I love eating out at new and interesting places, especially if they have ethnic food.
 

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There are many interesting things that one can do for fun. When I am home, then, I am on the Internet, playing chess, chatting on Facebook and listening music. But the best fun is coming when I go outside looking for some beautiful girl. Then, I may go to a night club, restaurant or coffee shop together with her. Day or night will quickly pass, when you have a plan and know where to go and what to do. Some of you will agree with me, while others will not. Different people have different interests, but these are my subjective choices.
 

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I read books for fun. I been trying to read about this knight that takes on a hero journey. But, I haven't been able to finish it. I been trying to forget about my problems. This hate is just holding me back.
 

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But the best fun is coming when I go outside looking for some beautiful girl. Then' date=' I may go to a night club, restaurant or coffee shop together with her. .[/quote']
Huh, things seem to move a lot faster where you are than they do here. Maybe it is the fact that you just have more confidence that I do, but to meet a woman and automatically have it as part of the day plan is certainly something new to me. That would just make me so nervous that I would actively find a way to mess it up. I am glad to hear that you have luck like this though, and continued success my friend, and I hope that you find the right one here soon, if you have not already that it. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Huh, things seem to move a lot faster where you are than they do here. Maybe it is the fact that you just have more confidence that I do, but to meet a woman and automatically have it as part of the day plan is certainly something new to me. That would just make me so nervous that I would actively find a way to mess it up. I am glad to hear that you have luck like this though, and continued success my friend, and I hope that you find the right one here soon, if you have not already that it. Thanks for sharing.
I was not so confident earlier, and I am aware, I will not always succeed. In fact, I have had more failures than success. But I will not allow that failure ruins my day, and If I stay alone, I will continue party myself. There are so many beautiful women all around, you just need to look carefully. And if you are persistent, one will eventually accept the offer. Night clubs are good places for such combinations. You may come alone, and leave with a girlfriend. I hope you will try once, and you will see that every next time will be much easier to start a conversation and make a good fun for her and yourself.
 

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Wow, I love the idea of having a whole room for crafty things! Lol I have three kiddos, 5 and under, so my hobbies basically revolve around them and we do things together. We do tons of crafty and DIY things, and bake together often. It hold their interest and they love it! I also love it and it keeps my anxiety down, not to mention it provides bonding time.
 

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I do a lot of things for fun. Video games probably being the main one. Watching movies without the smallest what it is about. Cooking something both familiar and something not probably edible at all. I take my dog for a walk and drown in music or podcasts. Meeting with friends is fun too but as I get older, this meetings become lesser and lesser.
 

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I enjoy doing a lot of different things. Mainly, I enjoy working out, watching sports, unwinding my reading books and listening to music. Of course, I enjoy watching movies and Netflix like most people these days. My favorite thing to do is travel and experiences new places and cultures. Have plans to travel a lot more in the future. Overall, I'm a pretty laid back person with a lot of varied interests. I just like to have fun and experience all that life has to offer. I like keep life from coming so mundane as it often times can.
 

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I get on forums, play games, watch TV, and play with my pets for fun. It's not much but it makes me less bored. XD 
 

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My hobbies change as I grow and get in and out of phases. There was a time when I was swimming and doing outdoor activities constantly and back then I used to draw a lot too and I never paid much attention to video games even though I was already very interested in tech and digital technologies. There was also a time when I was so interested in music and movies, and nowadays I've toned down on that a lot and already have a bit of interest in some video games. I like it this way because I am always looking forward to what will grab my interest next. 
 
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