Let’s talk hobbies! What are your current hobbies? What’s a hobby you’re interested in starting?

sikulet · 2022-02-16T02:26:22+00:00

I took up embroidery because I was forced to sit for a webinar that requires your camera on for 36 hours. So I finished a pillow case after that.

Reading, shifted from hard copies to ebooks now.

dazedandcofused_ · 2022-02-16T02:19:56+00:00

Archery, aerial yoga, dj-ing, joined a meetup to learn some new languages (and keep up my fluency in others) too!

iloveyoubabi · 2022-02-16T03:06:46+00:00

This is a struggle of mine tbh… I don’t feel like I have too many hobbies, but I like to read, watch anime, and cook. I do have a lot of hobbies I want to get into though! Mainly hiking, backpacking, weightlifting, and acro yoga! And perhaps sewing, as well.

Heather619 · 2022-02-16T04:50:26+00:00

Oh boy, I'm going to sound a little scrotey here... But I really enjoy video games and swimming in the ocean. I also enjoy cooking and mixology. I also love going to live music shows so I'm excited to be doing that again.

A more recent hobby has been the gym. I got frustrated before with going to the gym due to undiagnosed endocrine issues, but now that I have a better hold on that, I'm actually enjoying going to the gym. I lift, swim, use the jacuzzi and recently started to use the sauna. Aside from swimming, fuck cardio.

A new hobby has been learning about the stock market, crypto, and options trading. After 2 years of dabbling in it little bit, I'm becoming more confident in my strategies and am making bigger plays.

picantew0w · 2022-02-16T06:33:09+00:00

Hi, I'm new to FDS and learning and practicing how to be a HVF. I've had low self esteem my entire life, but in October I made the commitment to lose weight and put myself first. I've lost 70 lbs since Halloween (just 15 lbs til goal), and honestly, all of my hobbies revolve around self improvement these days. I'll make any excuse to take a quick hike in the mountains, take a yoga class, go thrifting for cute dresses and sewing clothes.

HolyIsTheLord · 2022-02-16T03:47:22+00:00

Kayaking!

It is amazingly fun and invigorating. It's also extremely calming. I got my first kayak for my birthday a couple of years ago, and the rest was history. Sometimes I go in groups, sometimes I just like the solitude on a solo ride.

I was always worried to try it, thinking it required a ton of upper body strength, but it is actually ridiculously easy and relaxing.

I also love to hike and be alone with my thoughts. Emphasis on alone, gentlemen lutkers. No walk dates for me. 😂

wonkyeyes8877 · 2022-02-16T02:27:15+00:00

Language learning.

I want to get into the cello and the drums. I need a place to do that, though. Living in an apartment isn't exactly the best place for live music.

BloedelBabe · 2022-02-16T02:27:04+00:00

I love swing dancing. I get to connect in a very human way with lots of people, terrific exercise, enjoy the music, and travel if I’d like to for events. Most of the dancers trend 10+ years younger than me, so I don’t have to deal with the leads (mostly men) hitting on me at all. It’s just fun and social.

jaggedlee · 2022-02-16T03:53:14+00:00

I play a few instruments, am always working on my languages, crocheting stuffed animals for small family members, and do hobbyist programming. Just recently took up the violin as my 2022 challenge and have practiced 2-3 hours nearly everyday since January- favorite hobby yet!

swivelfishbowl · 2022-02-16T03:51:02+00:00

Perfecting my favorite recipes, and learning how to bake my husband's comfort food from childhood.

Planning amazing vacations for the year.

Konmari my home again. Did it a few years ago but let it slide and want to get it up to par again.

Just finished doing EMDR therapy for most of my traumas. It has been amazing for my mental health and recurrent nightmares.

I want to try a woman's only HIIT kickboxing club soon. I get so bored with the regular gym.

Hateorade_ · 2022-02-16T02:41:47+00:00

I love cooking and baking and have been doing it a lot lately. I love seeing my parents and friends enjoy the food I cooked. I’ve been perfecting my scone and pizza recipes and so far so good! I can’t wait to challenge myself in the kitchen—I recently bought my first kitchen aid mixer and I’ve been using it so much lately lol. I enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles (the most I’ve done was a 2000 piece one but I do want to challenge myself to a 5000 piece one day) and building legos. I love learning about parrots since I have one of my own! I also enjoy taking photos everywhere I go and editing them.

vanilla_skies_ · 2022-02-16T04:45:07+00:00

I’m in early in my sobriety so keeping busy has been really helpful! I’ve been learning Italian, working intensely on self improvement by reading & listening to podcasts about neuroscience, doing a couple free courses: one on learning how to learn and one on computer programming, going on long walks to get tasty food

I am not the most consistent (yet!) because PAWs is hitting me like a truck but I am loving discovering more about my interests each day

WritingThrowItAway · 2022-02-16T05:25:36+00:00

Solo hobbies -

Lifting weights

Hill climbing (indoor, always lol)

Knitting

Classical piano

Group hobbies-

writing critique group once a week

Widow support group once a week disguised as a study group

Playing in a music group (covid has made this hard)

Giving piano lessons

Theatre with my oldest who is also into classic musicals

I'd like to get back into coaching soccer once the world rights itself again. I once was a pretty good artist, vocalist, actor and it would be fun to get into stagecraft again. I'd love to be a better dancer, I did learn some through stage work but it's been a minute. Time limits options. So much of the world to enjoy.

kmp394 · 2022-02-16T02:06:28+00:00

I picked up stained glass again after not engaging with it as a hobby for three years, felt great! I’d like to learn to knit, or try one of those punch needle kits.

sheistarr · 2022-02-16T05:10:11+00:00

I have a horse and I do competitions with him, so training him and keeping myself fit takes up a lot of time. Lots of fun though - the ladies I train with and have met through competing are fantastic. The stereotypes are true - women are very into horses!

My personal fitness involves running, walking, yoga, and body weight strength training. I’m looking into doing a full marathon this year.

Other hobbies include piano, embroidery, and reading. Reading involves some fluff for fun as well as nonfiction for self improvement and learning about world history.

calico_moon · 2022-02-16T05:19:38+00:00

I've learned how to embroider and I absolutely love it. It's really not hard to start out, I was able to make my family Christmas presents this year! It's easy to create your own patterns from drawings or pictures and it's so rewarding. You can check my post history and see the first piece I ever did, a portrait of RBG I made with my own pattern. If anyone is interested, dmc.com has tons of great free patterns! I highly recommend it, it's a great way to relax and really fun.

_MinisterOfEnjoyment · 2022-02-16T01:58:40+00:00

Cooking after work! Really relaxing and helps me eat at home more

FDS-GFY · 2022-02-16T04:42:09+00:00

I am learning bridge. It’s intellectual stimulation and social af. Lots of smart and awesome people play.

fruitpunchsam · 2022-02-16T02:21:58+00:00

I've been learning languages (my heritage language + Korean) and have always loved reading fiction and nonfiction. Currently on "An Ugly Truth" and finished "Spirits Abroad" last month. I've been doing mat Pilates on and off for years and have been doing it regularly again for a few weeks. Also just ordered a watercolor bundle set and starting to learn simple flower doodles from YouTube today!

In all seriousness, I think women are best served by having hobbies they're very dedicated to before dating. Otherwise it's too easy to fall into thinking of dates as your main source of fun time.

Unlikely-Marzipan · 2022-02-16T06:13:42+00:00

Scuba diving is a recent one for me. I’m starting belly dancing next week too, and I want to get back into Latin American dancing (I used to compete when I was younger). Also want to pick up weight lifting again (fell off the wagon at Christmas) and I wouldn’t mind starting yoga or Pilates. I go to music gigs a lot too, as I just love live music and the atmosphere.

Lots of interesting hobbies on here that other people have which is giving me some more ideas!

NebulaCapable5886 · 2022-02-16T04:16:22+00:00

I’ve always been super intimidated by the gym but I finally started going, and I’ve been loving it! It’s helped my anxiety and depression so much, and it’s making me so much more confident.

materialpleasures · 2022-02-16T02:04:36+00:00

Horses are a huge passion of mine. I also enjoy swimming and yoga. I'd love to do a class in something artistic like pottery or watercolour painting and it's always been a dream of mine to try ballet, but I feel like I'm too old to learn. Maybe one day...

ExistentialJelly · 2022-02-16T04:22:29+00:00

My hobbies are always growing. Right now my main one is painting. Once I buy a house, I am going full blown homesteading and building. I'm excited to have a workshop to build things in.

23eggz · 2022-02-16T05:50:35+00:00

My main hobby is crochet and just crafting in general (recently made some beaded necklaces that I love). Lately I've been feeling an itch for cleaning, like deep cleaning... been watching so many videos on YouTube. Once I submit my assignments this week I've going to scratch that itch and do a huge cleaning session over the weekend. I'm pumped

Sad-Salt-1106 · 2022-02-16T02:05:53+00:00

Love love love yoga. Makes me feel great and I can do it at home no problem!

sweetkameli · 2022-02-16T02:43:21+00:00

Singing, yoga, painting

sacchilax · 2022-02-16T03:50:47+00:00

Learning languages (Spanish), hula hooping, sewing, paper making, drawing/painting and hoping to start learning the trumpet soon (I have one- I just need to start/find the time for) lessons.

bambina133 · 2022-02-16T04:48:46+00:00

yoga & collecting crystals

wondertarget · 2022-02-16T02:44:36+00:00

Current hobbies: Archery, guitar/songwriting, continued study of the Korean language + resuming Japanese, ice-skating (been a bit hard to take part in this due to COVID).

Hobbies I'd like to pick up once COVID dies down: Indoor rock-climbing, piano or harp, dancing, and Pilates.

NaturalWitchcraft · 2022-02-16T06:44:15+00:00

Gardening is my entire life, also writing, reading, learning languages (currently Korean), animals, etc.

MsWriteNow07 · 2022-02-16T06:46:35+00:00

Just working on my fitness. I’m in the gym at least five days a week and I’m thinking of starting at the climbing gym. I also want to regain my fluency in Spanish. I’m also in the midst of redecorating my apartment.

VintagePallor · 2022-02-16T03:05:09+00:00

Current passions include cooking, baking, swimming, kayaking, hiking, language learning, choral singing, collecting vintage shoes, and dance. As for new hobbies I have gotten really into watching figure skating and just sent an email to my local skate club inquiring about adult lessons today! I took lessons as a child but could never learn and actually have a fear of being on ice due to a traumatic injury and I want to conquer it! Plus as a dancer it really appeals to me, there's a freedom of movement on the ice like no other. ⛸️✨🥰

CheetahEnergy · 2022-02-16T04:16:03+00:00

Yoga, Just Dance (I play on the Nintendo Switch- such a great way to get exercise) and taking care of my many, many plants.

chieri_a · 2022-02-16T05:00:33+00:00

Currently: learning Japanese and Korean, cooking, baking, Zumba, Ballet, reading, learning about manners and etiquette

IAMtheLightning · 2022-02-16T05:02:18+00:00

yoga, camping, hiking, reading, cooking, dancing :)

leah30178 · 2022-02-16T06:17:56+00:00

I surf and take belly dancing classes! I love the dance classes in particular because it’s all women, and we don’t have to worry about being harassed by men. The dancing is also super feminine but in a non-sexual way, and it’s a nice sisterly environment where we all hype each other up :D

FDSMama · 2022-02-16T06:43:54+00:00

I recently got into diamond art. It’s something I can do in the evenings and on weekends to unwind. I’ve ended up watching some really interesting TV shows and movies while doing it instead of just scrolling through my phone. And I’ve created some great pieces for my house. It’s not very expensive (although some pieces can be) and a great way for me to process day while doing something fun and interesting. Each kit comes with everything you need, although I got a light board that’s been hugely helpful.

Khentiamentiu42 · 2022-02-16T07:13:05+00:00

Even if you just go once, go axe throwing, I found out I am a natural and it feels really cathartic and you feel like a baddass after

curlybeatbox · 2022-02-16T09:12:08+00:00

I've always loved graffiti (lived most my life in a city famous for street art) but my drawing skills were terrible. Finally started focusing on practicing drawing and following graffiti tutorials on YouTube. It's so much fun!

pickmeisha_nomore · 2022-02-16T03:18:30+00:00

I just got into salsa 💃! Also getting back into playing volleyball, I completely forget about the world when I play. I want to get into yoga as well and back in the gym

Bot9813 · 2022-02-16T03:19:19+00:00

Current: reading, painting, cooking, I go to gym classes most days (yoga, cycling, barre, TRX), learning French

Want to get back into: refurbishing furniture, glassworking, woodchip, making jewelry, pottery

Interested in: woodworking, crafts classes, volunteering

natdiego · 2022-02-16T03:19:34+00:00

Just started skating... I absolutely love it..

South-Wolf1610 · 2022-02-16T03:31:34+00:00

I love gaming, art, cooking, baking and I want to get into reading psychology books

Born-Intention6972 · 2022-02-16T04:26:13+00:00

I love to read

I also want to be more active and go to the gym more even though I hate exercising

Potato-Lordette · 2022-02-16T05:01:00+00:00

Learning a language on an app, knitting, learning to do my nails at home!

YamAdventurous889 · 2022-02-16T07:00:22+00:00

Yoga, running, backpacking, travelling, cooking new foods, tending to plants (I have become obsessed) and volunteering in the community. Keeps me busy and fulfilled!

dkwantsdk · 2022-02-16T07:57:27+00:00

All the hobbies! Currently doing lots of science reading (just picked up a couple books by Feynman) to better understand quantum physics as a passion. Lots of singing through my choir and helping my daughter with her choir studies. Watercoloring in the evenings to relax. Rowing, weightlifting, cycling, and bjj to build strength and wrassle with fellow women. And I'm in multiple DnD games :D wrassling in real life and imaginary!

PicoPicoMio · 2022-02-16T08:47:27+00:00

Pilates, weight training, cooking and hiking!

her-vagesty · 2022-02-16T10:51:46+00:00

I started going to dance classes last summer, I do dancehall, twerk, and cheerography. It so happens that all the classes are female only (although all genders are welcome to join) and I've met some of the loveliest people ever from doing it. It's a great way to work out the stress after a workday, keep fit, improve flexibility, and I'm finally getting more confident in dancing. I'm so glad I joined them!

katiekat0214 · 2022-02-16T13:14:36+00:00

Longtime amateur artist here! I currently do the following artistic hobbies, in no particular order: scrapbooking, painting, drawing, banner making, flower arranging, charcuterie boards/food art, interior design (for real and an online game), and when I can afford to, home renovation.

Side note: I have BIG plans afoot for this little condo! First project, handyman stuff, low end, a few hundred bucks, maybe less if I can rope my sister into helping me: hang tapestries, finish gallery wall, put up wooden shelves in dead space in main bathroom, repaint doors (someone used latex over oil so it's peeling), replace/install new white ceiling fans and new silver Sputnik semi-flush mount. Second project, high hundreds/low thousands: widen door to galley kitchen, make a peninsula, install cabinets underneath peninsula for more storage, add a couple of cabinets to outer wall for 90 degrees of cabinets, put up some small floating shelves for a coffee station, take out non-working (over-improvement) microwave, redo backsplash, install oven vent hood where microwave was (ducting is there, microwave was about 18 inches from burners, didn't work since I bought the condo). Third project, several thousand: take very large 4'x6' closet and very small 4'x5' powder room and combine into one true master bath. Install ideally tub/shower combo, at least standing shower (I do have a tub/shower combo in the main bath), then build out a closet on one wall; by code, a bedroom must have a closet to be considered a bedroom, or it's just an office.

I also like to swim, walk/hike, lift weights (want to get back into that, but going to the gym takes EFFORT), see movies, travel (29 countries), read, and write (I have a long-time blog).

Cheers!

SerialGeneralist · 2022-02-16T13:56:36+00:00

Anything art related. I have a studio and just recently bought new supplies. Even my new job allows me to be a bit creative. Being a full time artist is my ultimate goal.

GlamSunCrybabyMoon · 2022-02-16T06:30:32+00:00

I’ve been studying astrology for a few years, I’ve been doing a lot of photography, and I have a few aquariums that I maintain. I’ve started getting into doing my own nails and hair lately too, I feel like that counts as a hobby lol

floweringfungus · 2022-02-16T07:06:22+00:00

Pottery is by far my favourite thing to do, especially with my mother or sister. It really strengthens our sisterhood, especially because my father and my partner are banned from the room while we’re creating

frogchickenhorse · 2022-02-16T08:25:51+00:00

After my surgery I’ve been able to long stitch again, plus I’m working on a paint by numbers and I can open up the latch hook mat I bought years ago. I’ve been getting into reading again and can cook for myself without maiming myself. Long time love computer game civilisation 5. I want to try cake decorating. Would love to do pottery but classes are usually booked out and expensive. Would also like to make my own jewellery but more research is required. Need to give myself a kick up the bum for yoga/body balance. Surgeon recommended swimming to start with…just on the hunt for bathers that fit.

ChgItToRayGunYouFuck · 2022-02-16T10:29:33+00:00

I turned one of my hobbies into a job: I'm an artist.

I also enjoy chess, hiking, and cycling.

I would love to try archery!

paddlesandchalk · 2022-02-16T14:54:58+00:00

Whitewater rafting (I own my own boat), snowboarding, training my puppy and taking her on walks/hikes/swims, camping, cooking, crafting cocktails, college basketball, learning about wine since I hope to grow my own grapes someday, and recently I’ve been getting into interior design as I’m starting the process of buying my first home! I would also love to get into woodworking and back into bouldering.

bookworm1896 · 2022-02-16T17:08:18+00:00

Yoga, archery, swimming, hiking. Besides I read a lot and like cooking and baking. My next project is learning to knit and finding somewhere to go kayaking.

xdecadent · 2022-02-16T18:40:10+00:00

I sew. I used to do it as a business but that was sucking the fun out of it so now I do it for me. I also do hair but I’ve taken to restoring/beautifying dolls instead of actual people and that makes my inner child very happy.

I’ve also been dabbling more into rollerskating. It’s challenging but I enjoy it.

AmeliaEmiliaEmma · 2022-02-16T19:31:18+00:00

I got a pretty good deal on a piano this last Black Friday, and found an amazing tutorial on YouTube. I have already mastered one classical song, and working on second.

I have been a bit obsessed with Libby app (free library app) where I listen to audiobooks (2-4 books/week). Now I started going to library book sales and Goodwill looking for hard copies of books I loved. Also, college textbooks on subjects I am interested in (genetics, biochemistry, pharmacology, etc).

I also have a dance pole for exercising.

shoesfromparis135 · 2022-02-16T20:47:21+00:00

My current hobbies are dance, languages, art, journaling, theatre, film, fashion, beauty, travel, world history, horseback riding, and home organizing/decor/DIY.

Someday in the future I would like to improve my kitchen skills, pick up piano again (I took classes as a child but it’s been a long time), and learn ballroom dance.

DoodleJack · 2022-02-17T04:38:50+00:00

I play games a lot right now, currently beyond excited about Horizon: Forbidden West releasing on Friday. Aloy is one of the best, most badass women in games ever. Bar none. I've played the first HZD more than 3 times?

I also indoor climb, cook/bake, write fanficton, read (books and fic ha), I like cool rocks and pagan/witchy/spiritual things

I'm including my "fangirl/nerdy/geeky" hobbies because I've seen other people on this sub be a hesitant to talk about their interests and it makes me sad. Even in the lowest point of my early quarantine depression, when I was living and breathing Witcher 3 to cope with it all, I still kept my apartment clean, finished my school work, and ate/showered.

Like another comment said, it's only scrotey if it ruins your life with how much you devote to it. Your interests are your interests and shame is a tool used by the patriarchy to keep you compliant, just like what you like babe.

galian84 · 2022-02-18T04:27:20+00:00

Great thread! I weightlift and write stories. And I read a lot and enjoy learning new languages! I also took up Brazilian jiu jitsu a few months ago, and it’s a process to get better. I still enjoy singing for fun and learning songs in different languages.

I also scuba dive occasionally and if I still had my motorcycle, I’d be riding it too.

Title	Let’s talk hobbies! What are your current hobbies? What’s a hobby you’re interested in starting?
Author	LevelUpWoman
Upvotes	199
Comments	108
Date	February 16, 2022 1:56 AM UTC (4 years ago)
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