GTKY: hobbies!

MiraK03 · July 2014

Good morning ladies!

So I've been trying to become more artsy and get into painting.

What are some hobbies you're really invested in or are wanting to try.

Post pictures of any things you've completed or are working on!!!

MiraK03 · July 2014

Here is one of my paintings!! I'm really loving water colors but having a hard time with the acrylic paints.

DaikokuJess · July 2014

Growing food. I don't have any pictures, but I love it. I have fruit trees and a vegetable garden. In the spring and summer, I love tending it and in the fall, I spend HOURS canning and freezing. MH doesn't get me, but I love it. It's a very relaxing and almost meditiative hobby.

lucy2113 · July 2014

Crafty things mainly. If I see it and can reproduce it I will. I just made a monogram B for a friend and it's lights up.

SpartanChick88 · July 2014

I love to garden. And knit... and crochet. Here's a half finished crochet project that I will finish one day.

Sorry for the sidewaysness. And the lazy dog... He's old - I don't make him move

MiraK03 · July 2014

@DaikokuJess I wish I could grow things. I can always get them to sprout but keeping them alive is so difficult!!
@TLK08 that is really cool looking! is it going to hang up on the wall?
@SpartanChick88 that is really great! I can only crochet with simple stitches so it's only blankets and scarves for me!

ivanacunningham · July 2014

right now all i do really is work but knitting would be the ultimate hobby!!! i use to do it but I stopped i miss the calmness of it really.

lizzyp9112 · July 2014

I love to paint, draw, write (both blogging and novel writing), and cook. I can knit as well, and I really like doing cross stitch, but those are more "when I feel like starting a project" hobbies.

In reality, I do not spend near as much time on my hobbies as I should. My time is spent cleaning the house, playing with our dogs (which is definitely a good hobby!), and now job searching. I have a stack of books I want to read so I should start setting aside more time to relax. It's easier to do that in the winter when the snow is falling and all I want to do is curl up and knit or read!

MiraK03 · July 2014

I agree @lizzyp9112 I have too many books on my must read list but I feel that DH and i have something planned every weekend in the summer. Hopefully I can start on them once winter comes.

MiraK03 · July 2014

@PenguinMG I love taking pictures but I'm not really that good at it. Congrats on winning some contest!! what type of subjects do you like to photograph?
@cjchio I have absolutely no musical talent so props to you!

cateyes543 · July 2014

I am getting super into gardening since we have the space.I have always loved DIY projects inspired by pinterest. I have also been working on my cooking skills.

lindsayanne14 · July 2014

I love reading and writing and doing crafty projects for my office (I'm an elementary school counselor) or for special events, like decorations for a party. Aside from reading and some small crafting projects I don't have all that much time for hobbies.

lucy2113 · July 2014

@MiraK03‌ it's not. Because the lights are battery powered pack. But that would be neat if she could find a way to hang it up and hide the battery pack.

MiraK03 · July 2014

PenguinMG said:

@MiraK03‌, I love taking pictures when we travel, but both contests I've won with pictures of my dogs.

That is still great! I try taking pictures of people and animals but they all turn out horrible. The only thing I can take a somewhat good picture of is architecture and flowers.

3houlagirl · July 2014

I love to cook, and I've been on a sewing jag lately. I made curtains for our living room and reupholstered a chair last week.

I also keep chickens and we are sort of an unofficial reptile and catahoula rescue. Since DH started working as the office manager of a vet clinic we have acquired two catahoulas, a corn snake, a rosy boa (who was ill and died) and a foster rat terrier we adopted out.

It's a good thing we live on an acre and love animals!

@KathrynG116‌ I have always loved horses and riding too, but we don't have enough room for me to have one. My next door neighbors do, so at least I can pet horse noses whenever I need a fix

Ladymouse · July 2014

I have loads of hobbies. I just don't have time for them. Working on an illustration commission when I do have time. I also enjoy gardening a little, and I greatly enjoy cooking when I'm caught up on housework (otherwise, it's just more work.)

When I have time, I read, draw/paint, and write (in that order.) I also crochet and sew when the mood strikes (it strikes less often than the urge to buy fabric.) I grew up in a medieval re-creation group, where I did things like wood-burning, stained glass, cold-steel knife making, cooking elaborate meals for large groups, chain-mail, a few instruments/singing, carving, calligraphy/illumination, making my own paints/dyes, historical research, rapier fighting, etc. I want my kids to have access to that incredible network of skills (and camaraderie), so I'm getting involved again (just got DH his armor, about to order the rest of my rapier kit.) (Yes, it is dorky, but it's way too much fun to care about that.)

RoastyToasty · July 2014

Crochet has been my latest thing. I used to knit, but it's tougher to keep straight with a toddler helping. I also bake on occasion, but not as much anymore. As it turns out most of the "baby weight" I couldn't lose was really cupcake and cream puff weight

A pic of a blanket I made for DD

MiraK03 · July 2014

@KathrynG116 how is PiYo? I have been thinking about trying that.

MiraK03 · July 2014

@Ladymouse that is awesome! we have friends that go to Pennsic and DH and I would love to go! we're huge nerds and would totally do cosplay if we had the time/money for costumes.

babynica · July 2014

I wish I had time for a hobby - we've been super busy at work. I love to read and have 7 books on my Nook that I would love to get to.
Also, my grandma promised to teach me how to knit & crochet, I just need to get over there.

divinemsbee · July 2014

I grow things, mainly pretty flowery things. Zinnias, roses, and wildflowers mainly. H and I have put in a large pumpkin patch, so that'll be interesting. I don't have a great place for a vegetable garden here, but I do grow most of my own herbs.

I would like to learn to sew and quilt. My grandmother is an expert seamstress, but those skills didn't pass on, so I'm a very slow study.

Baking is something I was always scared of, but in the past couple of years I've gotten really into it. I love making breads and cakes now. I've always like cooking, so that's something I do a lot. I have a ton of recipes. I love trying new and complicated things and making H eat them. I really love feeding lots of people.

I read like I breathe. Constantly. I have two or three books going at once. I probably own 500, not counting what's on my e-reader (movers love us). I read every night before bed. I re-read books all the time. Reading for me isn't so much a hobby as it is a necessity.

itshumpday · July 2014

I crochet. I have an etsy shop so it keeps me pretty busy and make me money! Though can see all my items here!

www.etsy.com/shop/totknots

dmsmth · July 2014

I am a photographer, so enjoy taking pictures of my kids. I also enjoy enjoy crafting things. I have made a felt advent calendar, a monogrammed letter for our picture wall, 2 wreaths, a chalk board menu for the kitchen, several wall decor projects for my girls rooms, and the list goes on.

VeggieFan · July 2014

Playing guitar and reading are my main hobbies, although I'm a chicken and don't really like playing in front of people. :P

justmepreggo2020 · July 2014

A hobby of mine has always been drawing..but I loose interest really quickly when I don't push myself to finish a piece..I also love photography. Especially taking all of ds pics

Eta. spelling

FJM85 · July 2014

There are some pretty creative ladies here! I'm starting to like cooking (my hubby used to do most of the cooking) and I love to read!

SpartanChick88 · July 2014

I can't believe I forgot photography! I have to share the best pic I think I've taken of DD yet. I will only leave it up for a short time though because I don't like having pics of her on the interwebz

We have stopped taking her to the professional places and I've just started doing them myself

ETA: Disapproving swan is one of mine too

BillyHorrible · July 2014

I knit and I'm trying to get into quilting. I also cook a lot.

KingLED · July 2014

I play board games and video games. I also like crafty things, but I'm still working on replacing all my things since moving.

I also really like to bake.

lucy2113 · July 2014

I forgot about this to, I really like to read. My Kindle and Nook apps are ridiculously full but its really a favorite pass time. And Shopping. I'm good at that.

MiraK03 · July 2014

@EllyD14 we are a board games family as well! we try to have a board game night at least once a month.
@littledog25 I've always wished i could have learned to play the piano.
@SpartanChick88 your daughter is beautiful
@JustMaike those drawings are GREAT!! you are indeed very talented

SpartanChick88 · July 2014

@littledog25 I've been playing for about 30 years but I don't have a piano now... it kills me sometimes! We have been looking for one but just haven't gotten there yet.

@MiraK03 thank you!

justmepreggo2020 · July 2014

@MiraK03‌ Thank you (: it's almost sad because I haven't touched my art stuff in well over a year. I mainly take pictures nowadays (like the one of DS in my signature) but as soon as I have more time (and patience) I'll pick up the pencil again.

3houlagirl · July 2014

@KathrynG116‌ I'm from St. Louis, but DH and I live in Texas, in a little town North of Houston. We only have an acre, but want to eventually buy enough property to own a few horses. I have chickens and we're looking into milk goats next year. I have never had my own horse, but I worked for a place that did boarding and trail riding as a teen. Raleigh is a great area; my parents are looking to retire near there.

P.S. I'm gonna look into PiYo; I've been doing yoga and Pilates since college. I'm intrigued!

StikierIten · July 2014

I really enjoy cooking and trying to use up whatever the DH grows in the garden, reading, working with local animal rescue groups, music of all kinds (I've played the oboe for 20 years), wine (well not anymore), running, and being a gym rat. I can paint/draw/sew alright but usually only do that when I need something.
Most of my down time is spent watching sports to be completely honest. I LOVE hockey and football so I'm really excited for fall. =]

I wish I had more desire to do the fun hobbies but between work, home, dog, and working out I don't get a lot of time.

asoneill · July 2014

I cross-stitch, decorate cakes, and volunteer with a local community theatre company (behind the scenes, though I'd love to make the jump on stage at some point, but we always need tech folk :P).

willowprincess · July 2014

I paint mostly, but I do it to supplement income as well, so not sure if that counts as a hobby. I also love to write poetry, ballroom dance, zumba, and making shutterfly books.

Oh and I could probably claim babywearing/wrapping as a hobby.

MiraK03 · July 2014

that is really great @DarcyHermione

willowprincess · July 2014

divinemsbee

I read like I breathe. Constantly. I have two or three books going at once. I probably own 500, not counting what's on my e-reader (movers love us). I read every night before bed. I re-read books all the time. Reading for me isn't so much a hobby as it is a necessity.

You are my soul mate. This. Absolutely this. Except I have no e-book, so I probably have around 2000 books in our house, not counting childrens books.

Jewels2010 · July 2014

I've been getting back into reading for pleasure again. I'm in Grad School so I do lots of reading anyway but its nice when I'm not in school to read a good book instead of text books and research. I also like to cook, play with my dog, and garden.

crossfit704 · July 2014

I feel like I've picked up a new hobby every season at this point. I crossfit (incase thats not given away by my name), and recently started coaching at the gym as well.

I have my first garden this year which I've managed to overload and have squash and cucumbers coming out of my ears. I've always sucked at growing things but this came pretty easy. Next year I will be tripling in size of the garden assuming I can convince DH to clear the space I want.

I quilt and have for a while. Im currently working on my first tee shirt quilt so we will see how that ends up.

I also cook…a lot and have learned to really enjoy it.

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