What are your hobbies?

Nice idea Ben!
I like to paint .. but I am far from being an artist. I got into Paint by Numbers and then started playing with those to make them more original. It has become an enjoyable, relaxing hobby of mine.

I have also (at my ripe age) just re-taken up Roller Skating 😨  I have only been out a couple of times so far, but aiming for more and I am still in one piece, so that is positive! 

I love to hear other people’s hobbies to get ideas too - please let me know what you enjoy! Any other skaters out there?

@Emma I need to learn your wine secrets! I’m pretty good at drinking it, but don’t know much about it at all.

This isn’t a hobby I do often, but I LOVE rally car driving. I was given a track day voucher where I got to drive a WRX and an Evo, my life-long car crushes, around a rally track for a few hours. AMAZING.

I’ve got another voucher I haven’t been able to use yet, because the Newcastle track has basically been a muddy river all year. But can’t wait to get back there!

Two things I’m passionate about outside of work are rock climbing and birding. Living in Chicago, most of the rock climbing happens indoors at a gym called First Ascent. It’s an awesome way to clear my mind, and I love that you don’t need one body type or ability to be a good climber. 

Everywhere I go I keep my eyes and ears open for birds. The first months of the pandemic were when I bought nice binoculars and that turned a hobby into a passion. I’m still a novice, but if you ever have a bird question--hit me up! 🦉

@Rachel Holmes, amazing that you’re getting back into roller skating! I was so bad as a kid, I used to make my parents pull both cars out of the garage, and I’d just go in a circle in there because I couldn’t manage any curbs or hills. So sad.

All things nature! I have a 2 ½ acre property and I just love taking “hikes” around my property, watching the wild life and listening to all the wonderful nature sounds. It always helps me reset from any stressful day! About a year ago, my husband and I started raising chickens 🐔… it started with four and now we have 48 chickens! 😅 You can say, it’s starting to become an obsession! 

I am a huge crafter/maker. If it is paint related I am all about it! I can be lost for hours when painting, especially if I have a good book playing (as a busy gal, audio books are key). Currently I’m flipping a lot of furniture for my own home, my biggest project will be my coffee bar 😁☕

My hobby is learning new useless skills 😁

Like, 
Juggling
Riding a unicycle 
Cracking a whip
Fire staff spinning
Learn to solve Rubik’s cube 
Trying and failing to learn parkour (I looked like Dwight from the office) 
 
The next goals are:
Slackline walking
Handstands
Backflip (although at my age I’m not sure that is wise) 

@Ben That photo is beautiful! 😍  LOL @Ben.Enviah ! I love it! 😅 @Mel at Loyalest Light sculptures? I could use a few in my giant yard, let me know when you have a few for sale! 😉

Lately, I’ve made it a point to get better at playing guitar! I’ve been playing since I was young, but mostly just strumming and basic rhythm chord progressions.

I’ve now been playing nightly working on doing more technical picking and lead. Trying to mimic some of the old bluegrass guitarists that have always impressed me.

My issue now is that I’m ready to upgrade to a better quality acoustic! My old Yamaha is good but I’m looking for something with better action.

Any suggestions appreciated!