I wanna cheap and interesting hobby

lazy_daisy

Thanks for your thanks!
But no, I didn't really mean that home plus work alone should necessarily be enough to keep you fulfilled, only that it's plenty to do to keep you busy, not at all the same thing. I agree that we need something else to help us get the most from our lives and I hope you can sort this one out - perhaps like you say something selfish as you are helping others at work all day, why not?
lots of love, Lazy xx

beer2006

Lady_Pink wrote:

If only I were rich, I could have so much fun!

OH god you are really serious

If only you were famous you could be on Big Brother (famous) or whatever is on today.
If only you were really rich you could own a fancy sports car and lord it up over everyone and have a really good time.............

Having fun or joining in is nothing and I repeat NOTHING to do with money, where do you get these ideas from?

Making friends is nothing to do with money, I'm not saying that you won't find friends with money, who want to go out every night, or want to do this bingo once a week............ but if you can't afford it, who gives a f***

Why on earth (and I mean this from the bottom) do you think you HAVE to spend money to have a good time or to enjoy yourself?
Making friends doesn't cost money, enjoying them, nothing either. If you want a friend that doesn't cost money, pm me, or ask for pm's, you will be overwhelmed.

Btw I have a spare axe or saw, so grab hold and enjoy

katecheshire

Hi Lady Pink. You can have a cheap weekend away in February if you book a £15 a night room on Travelodge site! I get luncheon vouchers for doing surveys on Pinecone Research. We are off to Edinburgh next week - the train fares were our Christmas present to each other so although pretty skint we'll have a great time - cheap accom, free museums and galleries, 'free' lunch and coffees.
What about something like WI or Townswomens Guild - they're not all ancient biddies and subs are cheap.
Do you have local Timebank? If you have any time or skills to share they would be welcome. Do a search for timebank and see if there's anything near you. They also have groups and activities at least our's does.

Making jewellery - get old, broken or cr*p necklaces etc from jumble sales or boot sales etc and dismantle to make your own designs. We have seen wire necklaces with 'bits' and beads etc on sale for £50!! Have a look in 'designer' shops and see if you can recreate something. Perhaps you can sell yours or at least make presents (perhaps one for your 'superior' friend!!)

gk172

What about buying a dog to show? I had no so called hobbies, im a stay at home mum with 3 kids and hubby had his interests which i tried and not for me, anyway ive always had dogs and looked to buy a new one a couple of months ago and chose a tibetan spaniel and found one but the breeder wanted to keep her to show her long story but i bought her and she offered to show her for me if i could train her to show standards ie ringcraft classes which i go to once a week small donation of £2 required but i get out and meet other people who love dogs and the pride i have for the little dog when she struts her stuff, when she is 6 months she can then enter competitions and shows which will take us all out and about and then hopefully down to manchester for crufts. Not to mention how happy we feel when she starts obeying her new commands and the loyalty she shows becasue of the work you have put into her if that makes sense.

Athena_3

Lady Pink if i had to suggest interesting things for you to do that would be enjoyable than half your fun would be gone. You need to find out for yourself what you find fun/interesting. Take time out to "google " interesting pursuits and pastimes, have a laugh. Above all, do something daring, throw yourself in at the deep end you never know you could enjoy it. I am incredibly shy but when I have gone for it without a thought i have enjoyed myself immensely, its when I start thinking can I, I know I wont.

kittiwoz

Check out the short courses at your local college. There are often some that are subsidised and something might interest you. Also find out what classes or groups run a local community centres. Check out your local council website to find details of local groups. Your local library is also a good place to find out what's happening locally. Some of the stuff going on may be out of your budget but there are bound to be some community groups which are non-profit making. There will also certainly be local charities and community projects that would appreciate a little of your time.

Don't give up entirely on the idea of sport and exercise either. I, like you, am not a "sporty" person and I don't enjoy competitive or team sport because I feel I'm not good enough but I enjoy cycling to uni and am a keen trampolinist. That is not to say that trampolining is the sport for you (although I obviously can't understand why anyone wouldn't love it) but maybe that or some other form of exercise which you can participate in soley for the enjoyment of it would appeal to you, for example yoga or taekwondo. Take the time to find out what's on offer. A lot of clubs and classes have taster sessions so you can try them out and see if they suit you without making any comitment.

I think a good idea is to carry a notebook and pen with you so if you see flyers or cards on a noticeboard in a cafe or in the window of the laundrette etc. you can jot down the details. Don't be afraid to try things out. There will be plenty of groups where you don't have to pay for an extended period up-front so you can go along without comittment and quit if you don't like it.

Carter_2

Hi Lady Pink

I am similar to you and have yet to find a hobby that gets me interacting with people more. Have you tried walking/rambling? I did a quick search and there is a club for my town that I am considering joining. You could join with your husband, it is not too strenous and you interact with people or not (i.e you have the choice). The site I looked at said they do weekends away twice a year plus you get to see different areas of the countryside and take in the fresh air!

Good luck with whatever you decide.