Finding an offline hobby

China
March 24, 2009 8:47pm CST
So picture this:I'm sitting next to my husband tonight as I'm on the computer (again)and we're watching Grey's Anatomy. You see,I've been thinking about writing this post all day and decide I'm going to test out my idea by sharing it with my husband. Fortunately,this past summer I realized that gadgets and the web are my hobby and I was ecstatic that,career wise,I was doing what I love.Unfortunately, I'm now beginning to think that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Me:"You know,I'm thinking I should figure out a hobby that isn't tech-related.Just to get some balance." Laptop on lap,looking up from where I've been tweeting. Hubs:"Mmmmm hmmmm.So what are you thinking about?" Me:"I don't know. I think I'll blog about." My husband then starts cracking up and shaking his head. He chuckles and says,"That's like someone saying they neeed to go on a diet and that they're going to go seek support from their friends at McDonalds." Touche. But it's true...I'd love to explore some ideas about a new skill/hobby that I can explore and learn. I don't know if that's going to be trail running, healing arts,painting,beading,crochet,magic tricks or sea monkey breeding. However, I'm hoping you all can give me some ideas. Share your hobbies that you are passionate about and how you discovered them. I'd love to know the resources that you'd recommend and how your own hobby has enriched your life.
1 response
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
25 Mar 09
I don't know if i can recommend you at least one offline hobby because i'm having trouble staying away from gadgets as well. When i left my hometown i thought i would be able to give time to myself away from the computer. A few days later, i've found out from a friend that i can surf the net on my phone for free. So now i'm hooked again. To make things worse, i again found a way to download movies on my phone and for free. Let's face it, it hopeless. Lol!