[Ironsight]

Everybody has a hobby. So what do you guys do?

[Moonear]

Video games
TV
reading books
football
soccer
handball
internet (forums, AIM)
coin collecting (does that count?)
some other stuff too

[Envy]

I play the bassoon. Although I do that for college so maybe it's not just a hobby, but it's still something I love to do during my free time!

[Eugine]

Don't have much hobbies really.

1) Watching movies, playing games, and listening music and sometimes Chess.
2) Hanging out with friends.
3) Reading (novels, current affairs (mostly politics and earth science stuff). HATE reading text books. I only do it because I have to)
4) Internet. My favourite hobby actually. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Sometimes I think I suffer from the new disorder called "Front page disorder" or something along that line.
5) I RARELY play sports. If I do it's only cricket or soccer.

[Ironsight]

I like to model (not with my body, you freaks) sometimes. But mostly I read or play video games.

[Eugine]

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I like to model (not with my body, you freaks) sometimes.

What exactly are you talking about? ^^

[Ironsight]

Like building a model from a kit. Contrary to posing for pictures.

[Toasty]

Work on computers. Both the software and moreso, the hardware. My friend and I both have modded windows XP to look fancier. But mine hasn't been fancy since I re-installed XP.

Also,

Videogames
Coffe Drinking
Eating
Bakeing occasionally
Spriteing
Editing pictures and stuff
Fixing things. Like my headphones.
Now that I have a crappy moto RAZR, I'm going to hax it to kingdom come. :D

[Mallick]

If you can't spell your hobby you shouldn't take part in it.

[Saturos S.]

Soccer, tennis, play games.

I also tend to just sit on a couch with a friend and have a stupid idea, the friend says: "let's do that"

And then well, realise the stupid idea.

[Laharl]

Videogames
Anime
Manga
Asian Cinema
Magic the Gathering
Snooker/Pool
Drink
Music
Internetz

Drink IS a hobby!

[kate]

drink is technically a verb. but verbs can be hobbies i suppose

do i even need to say videogames?
drawing
harp
more videogames
school (i don't want it to be a hobby but since i consumes most of my time completely unnecessarily, it is deemed one)
reading online comics that make me giggle
chillaxin' with my peeps

[Golden Legacy]

I do a variety of things that I'd consider hobbies:

Video Games (of course)

Nature (I love to walk around a lake or sit on grass and stare at the clouds passing by... cheesy, I know, but it's peaceful and enjoyable)

Ballroom Dancing, Swing Dancing

Ultimate Frisbee

Anime (not a huge follower, but I still keep up with Bleach/Naruto/Avatar: The Last Airbender)

the occasional jog or game of football (soccer for the Americans)

Reading/watching the news (and international news at that, I hate the American media... I even have the BBC ticker that loads when my computer starts up, that's how much I love it)

teaching myself a new skill (as silly as it sounds, this is something I really enjoy doing - it could be anything from teaching myself a new language [i.e. the time I tried teaching myself a bit of Serbian] to computer skills [self-taught HTML, I'm starting to teach myself to use Photoshop now)

[Eugine]

GL, you aren't the only one who hates/is starting to hate the American media. Viewership is down at the the US MSM while BBC World viewership is up.
It isn't surprising when 30 minutes of CNN HEADLINE News is this. BBC on the other hand, non-biased, and only gives facts. I recommend everyone to switch xD.

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teaching myself a new skill (as silly as it sounds, this is something I really enjoy doing - it could be anything from teaching myself a new language [i.e. the time I tried teaching myself a bit of Serbian] to computer skills [self-taught HTML, I'm starting to teach myself to use Photoshop now)

Sometimes I do that, but recently I lack time and focus. I really want to get into photography and writing, so it's time I start to realise what is priority and what is not.

[Aquamarine]

Let's see now, hobbies...

Video games

Hanging out, drinking and doing stuff with friends

Parties

Working out

Practicing with my staff and nunchuk

Table Tennis

Just talking about stuff with my brother

Reading(not all that often though)

A bit of internet

Going to the theater

Don't really have a lot of time for hobbies. Getting ready for faculty and my future job(s) takes up most of my time now.

Golden Legacy, on Dec 25 2007, 03:56 AM, said:

teaching myself a new skill (as silly as it sounds, this is something I really enjoy doing - it could be anything from teaching myself a new language [i.e. the time I tried teaching myself a bit of Serbian] to computer skills [self-taught HTML, I'm starting to teach myself to use Photoshop now)

Kako si brate?

If you ever feel the urge to learn more Serbian, I would be happy to teach you.

[Caael]

Video games
Music
Films
Town with mates ( see a movie, go bowling etc)
Internet
Basketball
Hardware configuration and crap.
Reading ( depending on the book)
Dressing up in womens clothing ( That was a joke. My attempt at being funny, which ultimately, like most of my jokes, failed. D':P
Working out ( but it doesn't show)
Drawing


Uh thats about it. Not in any order.

[Aquamarine]

Damn, forgot to put Theater on my list... I try to go every week. Like it way more than the cinema.

[I'm Always BROKE]

In no particular order:

1) Obviously videogames, though I play them less than I used to. I still get enjoyment out of playing them, but I can't play more than 2 hours straight anymore unless the game really gets me (last happened to Zelda Phantom Hourglass) or something competive (Smash Bros., Diddy Kong Racing DS, Pokémon ect.).
2) Music. Especially fond of Reggae music. Couldn't survive without my iPod, I always have it on at school even in the classes.
3) Hanging out with friends. Obviously. Just chilling somewhere with a drink with a few classmates or friends is really good for killing some time, makes the schooldays bareable especially with this cold weather.
4) Going out. Think of going to the club or bar with collegues or friends. Though I do not go out that much in this time of the year, there where times in the summer I went 3 times in the week. When you get into the mood and have good people encompanying you it's deffinatly one of my favorite 'hobbies'. Still... the best clubs are for 18+ around here there are less 14 year old sluts and wangstas there.
5) Taking a walk. When the weather is nice, I always love to go out for a walk at Sunday with a good friend of mines. Most likely we both have a morning headache from the day before. That walk especially does wonders for me. Time flies by and we both only talk bull**** but it's still enjoyable.
6) Working out. Nothing specialy, yet. I had this fitness sport clinic at school a couple of months back and ever since I'm training at home too. I'm planning on working out in a real fitness centre in Januari when I've got more time.
7) Working. I easily have one of the ****tiest jobs you can imagine but I still love to go to work everytime. I work in a supermarket as a plain sheft filler but I made couple of good friends there making it all much more enjoyable to work. It especially is nice after closing time when all those daymn customers are gone.
8) Dunno if I should put it here or not but... smoking pot. Yeah I know it's bad and all, but it gives you a different view on many simple things and it's just fun. But it's the only drug I do, and I don't plan on using other drugs than weed. I drink a LOT less since I started smoking so it's still good in a way.

[Eugine]

I'm personally for the end on the war on drugs, especially marijuana. Smoking marijuana in moderation isn't bad imo, and most people who say "weed is bad!" never tried it in the first place x.x

[Split Infinity]

I suppose killing brain cells and encouraging drug wars is okay in moderation too?

[Eugine]

What? Don't really understand why you said that ;_;

[Split Infinity]

People don't like drugs for three reasons. Because they're unhealthy, because they generate crime, and because it's been hardwired into them. All they are is poison that denies your brain proper function, making it exhibit positive emotions. Take too much of them, that's why you die. I don't see how any government could allow this.

[kate]

uh ok that's an unfair generalization tho, because marijuana isn't nearly as bad as most drugs, and the hope in legalizing it would actually be to decrease consumption. btw, there is medicinal marijuana you know. if it were so bad, it wouldn't be used as a pain killer would it?

[Eugine]

Read what I said again ;_;
Anyway, I'm just arguing for marijuana, nothing else here x.x

I'm personally against consumption of marijuana, but I believe it should be legal. Of course we will have laws restricting minors the use like tobacco and alcohol laws, but the war on drugs cost governments so much money and they're losing the war x.x

The things you just listed is the usual excuse, but
1) Untrue. The overuse of marijuana is bad (applies with everything). Medical marijuana saves so many lives, and the UN prohibits the research of it. With proper scientific research marijuana is possibly the cure and treatment for many diseases ;_;
2) Untrue. Most crime occur when trying to get marijuana, and the likes. If we eliminiate the black market, crime will drop because it'll be readibly available to anyone who wants it ;_;
3) Don't understand o.O

[Split Infinity]

.eugine, on Dec 27 2007, 10:58 AM, said:

Read what I said again ;_;
Anyway, I'm just arguing for marijuana, nothing else here x.x

I'm personally against consumption of marijuana, but I believe it should be legal. Of course we will have laws restricting minors the use like tobacco and alcohol laws, but the war on drugs cost governments so much money and they're losing the war x.x

The things you just listed is the usual excuse, but
1) Untrue. The overuse of marijuana is bad (applies with everything). Medical marijuana saves so many lives, and the UN prohibits the research of it. With proper scientific research marijuana is possibly the cure and treatment for many diseases ;_;
2) Untrue. Most crime occur when trying to get marijuana, and the likes. If we eliminiate the black market, crime will drop because it'll be readibly available to anyone who wants it ;_;
3) Don't understand o.O

1) Yes, for MEDICINAL purposes. Medicine is only useful if taken for the intended purpose; if you abuse it for fun, you can do serious harm to yourself, or others.

2) Marijuana puts people out of mind. You know as well as I do that there have been endless cases of crimes commited under the influence of a drug, including murder. Who knows how many more people could be running around doing crazy things if it were legalised.

3) Which point?

[Eugine]

Ty for agreeing with my first point. Unless you end the war on drugs, it'll be illegal to use for medicinal reasons ;_; (which I support)

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if you abuse it for fun, you can do serious harm to yourself, or others.

As with everything.

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Marijuana puts people out of mind. You know as well as I do that there have been endless cases of crimes commited under the influence of a drug, including murder. Who knows how many more people could be running around doing crazy things if it were legalised.

Have you even seen someone under the influence of marijuana? My goodness, someone under the influence of marijuna would be the prey rather than the predator. Please stop the generalization :P

3) "because it's been hardwired into them"

[Split Infinity]

.eugine, on Dec 27 2007, 11:16 AM, said:

As with everything.

Have you even seen someone under the influence of marijuana? My goodness, someone under the influence of marijuna would be the prey rather than the predator. Please stop the generalization :P

3) "because it's been hardwired into them"

1) Yeah, like it's possible to abuse a stress ball or talking to somebody.

2) Even then, they'd be putting themselves in a vulnerable position. And if you're doing drugs, you're probably not going to be in the most cheery of places.

3) Because society tells them not to.

[kate]

the problem with most drugs is their ability to create addicts. alcohol is actually addictive and drunk people can be very dangerous but it's not illegal. it's because if it's taken in moderation it's fine. the same goes for marijuana, it's not all that addictive, and, unlike most drugs, it's not a gateway drug.

personally i think marijuana needs a different set of rules from other drugs because it is different. if we were talking about ecstacy or something then yeah that's way different

[Eugine]

Alright ^^. Weed is bad, and should be illegal. I was wrong. I basically agree with kate, and I'm not gonna argue over it again.

Anyway, I was gonna tell Aqua that I enjoy Table Tennis also. For some reason I haven't played it in a long while though, but I watch my friends play it regular (I think it's because I always get my ass whooped ;_:P

[Split Infinity]

I have a table tennis set in my garage. We don't play it very often but it's a lot of fun when we do.

...pothead.

[Eugine]

I haven't done any form of drugs in my entire life, thank you ^^

[Split Infinity]

Hm, would you hesitate to take them?

[Eugine]

I can't see myself consuming any form of drug, except for medical/health reasons. I was more arguing on the behalf of my friends who smoke pot (which I consider normal btw... I guess... xD ^^) and the countless amout of people who need medical marijuana to survive.

[Blue]

1) Video Games
2) Working on my RX-7
3) Sword collecting

[Split Infinity]

Wikipedia said:

Cannabis use has been shown to be associated with several illnesses. Cannabis has been associated with lung cancer. Whilst some studies and tests have proven inconclusive, a recent study by the Canadian government found cannabis contained more toxic substances than tobacco smoke. It contained 20 times more ammonia, (a carcinogen) and five times more of hydrogen cyanide (which can cause heart disease) and of nitrogen oxides, (which can cause lung damage) than tobacco smoke.

Seems pretty deadly to even be medicinal...

[kate]

guess doctors are wrong then. we should let them know that

[Eugine]

Well, everything has its advantage and disadvantage ^^. Plus, I'm sure they're talking about the pure form.

[Caael]

By the way, some drug, cant remember but its a major one, is less harmful to you than tobacco. Been proven.


I find a lot of things arent as fun as they would be with my friends, and some things I wont do without friends. I dont really like going to the movies without my mates, I dont like ice skating without mates, I dont like bowling without mates. They make things a lot more fun.

[kate]

i pretty much do everything with my friends. and by everything i mean nothing.

like i'll stay two hours after school and just talk. but that's generally cuz there's nothing to do at home but homework ew

[Eugine]

I hardly do anything with friends honestly. Things I can handle by myself, I do it by myself. I'm an independent person and don't really need anyone to enjoy something x.x
I admit, doing things with friends make things lively, but I personally believe I am my best friend ^^.

[kate]

aww but don't u get lonely? i just find i laugh more when i'm with my friends and i love laughing. i can't make myself laugh...except when i go crazy, then it's a party

[Eugine]

Not really. I guess it's just my personality. I speak when spoken to in real life, and rather read or listen to music in my free time. I'm pretty boring in real life ;_;

I do spend most of my free time in college around my friends though. Love them actually. But I do not need my friends to watch a movie, play a game, go to some event, go to the beach, go to the park, etc. I welcome their company, but if they're not in the mood to do it, I do it still.

[Aquamarine]

Earth Dude, on Dec 27 2007, 02:32 AM, said:

I find a lot of things arent as fun as they would be with my friends, and some things I wont do without friends. I dont really like going to the movies without my mates, I dont like ice skating without mates, I dont like bowling without mates. They make things a lot more fun.

... What? Of course you're not going to go to the cinema all by yourself without any friends, who even does that? And who ice skates on his own for heaven's sake? Which loser even goes bowling without mates?!

[Eugine]

I'm insulted, and I guess I'm a loser x3
I've went to the cinema by myself already ;_;

[Caael]

Water Dude, on Dec 27 2007, 04:10 PM, said:

... What? Of course you're not going to go to the cinema all by yourself without any friends, who even does that? And who ice skates on his own for heaven's sake? Which loser even goes bowling without mates?!

Well I usedto do those things with my family but i've fallen out with them.
And sometimes theres film none of my mates want to see, so i'll have to go by myself.

[Lightning Star]

Oooh, I haven't posted here yet? :3

Writing: I have now two fanfics going, one of my own, and a coauthored one. I also just like to write random stories, anything that really pops into my head. I find that writing is my way of getting my personality out for people to see. When I write, I can sort of plan what I'm going to say, use the backspace before I enter, in contrast to when I speak, I say things without thinking, and it doesn't come out right. Writing is like my anti-drug, anti-depressant, and one of the things that I'm best at. Heck, I got 96 percentile of all Juniors on the PSAT in writing.

Drawing: now that's pretty obvious, but I like it for many reasons. One, it gives me a chance to get my creativity on paper and challenge myself. It's something I know that I will always improve on, because I'll never be perfect. Leonardo DaVinci wasn't a perfect artist, neither was Monet. There's no such thing as the perfect piece of artwork, just something close to it. I love challenges, but I also like doing things I know that I have some talent in.

Guitar: so I pretty much suck at it, because I'm a beginner, but I really like to play, because I find that it calms me. I play acoustic, and I think it's such a beautiful instrument. My dad used to play, so I use his old guitar. I find it funny that one of my favorite names is Aria, and then I found out that's the model name of his guitar.

Sewing: still an amateur, but I'm learning. I got an embroidery machine for christmas, and my mom has digitizing software so you can take any jpeg, bmp, png and turn it into an embroidery pattern. I just embroidered protoman's crest a few hours ago :3 I like having hobbies that can be useful.

Running: okay, so I run on an elliptical machine, but it's sort of the same thing for me. I get such a rush, and it's like being on a natural high. Plus, it lets me think and get a good exercise at the same time. I find that I end up listening to the music and think about ideas for my stories while running, and before I know it, the time's up, but I always want to keep going.

Rock Climbing: I don't get out a lot to do this, but I hope I'll be able to for my birthday. I love rock climbing 'cause it's such a challenge. My favorite thing in life is to have a challenge and overcome it. Then you can revel in the glory, and when it comes to rock climbing, the scenery at the top of the mountain is always gorgeous. It's a beautiful reward.

[Kuchiyose]

I haven't posted either!?

My hobbies!

Video gamer, usually on the Nintendo Wii or DS.

Animate: Basically anything, mainly sprites at the moment.

read: Anything that I find interesting, usually anything educational (for example biology).

Watch anime: not as much as I usually do but I watch: Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, Bleach and One Piece.

Program: yeah I'm slowly learning.

Internet: forums (well just this forum) Ebay! Amazon, overclockers, Bebo (most of my mates are on there) DeviantArt and online gaming (World Of Warcraft and Command and Conquer).

Sleep: (yes sleeping)

Errrrm probably seeing my mates and go play football (waaaaaay I usually sky the ball, so very high but never reaches the net XD)

[redchi]

video games
reading mangas and book
drawing

[Caael]

Kuchiyose said:

Watch anime: not as much as I usually do but I watch: Full Metal Alchemist, Naruto, Bleach and One Piece.

Fullmetal alchemist makes up for the others you put down.

As of current, my favourite hobby is gaming with friends. Nothing beats smacking a mates face into the floor in halo, or working together to take the bomb into the base and guard it.

[Mallick]

My two favorite hobbies:

Sleeping

Staying up late

[Caael]

How ironic.