Quarantine hobbies

activities1
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Anyone discover their skills in creativity during lockdown or hone in on your skills?
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  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    I've been spending tons of time in my shop continuing to branch out on different projects, some new learning, some refining what I'd already learned.......

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7qdjqqsuz97jac2/AABxQ-EcaPUPLu3RwzecVPSEa?dl=0
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    I've been reading and doing puzzles again more. Partly quarantine and partly this all happened about the time I finally wrapped up my masters and got more free time back. In a way quarantine has been nice, sometimes I have a tendency to overshedule and run too much, it's forced us to take a step back and chill.
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    cdubks88 wrote: »
    I've been spending tons of time in my shop continuing to branch out on different projects, some new learning, some refining what I'd already learned.......

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7qdjqqsuz97jac2/AABxQ-EcaPUPLu3RwzecVPSEa?dl=0

    Beautiful work!
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    I just ordered an adult coloring book + colored pencils 😁 🎨
  • TJ_Slade
    TJ_Slade Posts: 22 Member
    Drinking?
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    KosmosKitten wrote: »
    I have enough post-apocalyptic life skills to get me by that I probably don't need to learn more. I honed my crochet game and finished a year long project during quarantine.

    This monstrosity:

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    It's beautiful!
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    KosmosKitten wrote: »
    I have enough post-apocalyptic life skills to get me by that I probably don't need to learn more. I honed my crochet game and finished a year long project during quarantine.

    This monstrosity:

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    Wow, amazing detail! I can't even imagine.

    I don't know if these qualify as hobbies, but I've been doing yard work like crazy and, tbh, I rarely cooked, so preparing my own meals on a daily basis.

    I'm coloring in a beautiful adult coloring book, but I don't particularly enjoy it.
  • CassiCrafts
    CassiCrafts Posts: 6 Member
    I started learning to play piano during quarantine. Am I any good? HA. No. Did I have fun doing it? Yeah!
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  • mattntl23
    mattntl23 Posts: 1 Member
    running and watching old sporting events on youtube
  • PinkKiwi56
    PinkKiwi56 Posts: 48 Member
    KosmosKitten wrote: »
    I have enough post-apocalyptic life skills to get me by that I probably don't need to learn more. I honed my crochet game and finished a year long project during quarantine.

    This monstrosity:

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    Omg, beautiful! You're so talented.
  • PinkKiwi56
    PinkKiwi56 Posts: 48 Member
    I'm working on my crochet, I'm a beginner though haha.
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    Seems lately I'm working on my sleeping and eating techniques. :/ This current heat wave is zapping my energy and enthusiasm.

    Beautiful work all you hobbyists!!
  • Hanibanani2020
    Hanibanani2020 Posts: 523 Member
    I’ve planted over 700 mixed bulbs in the garden for spring (winter here). I’ve gone garden crazy. I’m also really into doctor who now.
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    edited June 2020
    Hanibanani2020 wrote: »
    I’ve planted over 700 mixed bulbs in the garden for spring (winter here). I’ve gone garden crazy. I’m also really into doctor who now.

    I plan to go on an epic bulb spree in the fall as well! I placed the order, I am just biding my time now :)
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    Hanibanani2020 wrote: »
    I’ve planted over 700 mixed bulbs in the garden for spring (winter here). I’ve gone garden crazy. I’m also really into doctor who now.

    Haha, we planted tulip bulbs one year, a whole mess of 'em. Not a one popped through. I think we planted them upside down. :(
  • iMago
    iMago Posts: 8,714 Member
    i been doing a lot of doomsday prepping. least as much as a guy living in an apartment can do. but then i already did a lot of doomsday prepping. i guess i just been doing even more since working from home for the past 3 months.
  • activities1
    activities1 Posts: 3,475 Member
    cdubks88 wrote: »
    I've been spending tons of time in my shop continuing to branch out on different projects, some new learning, some refining what I'd already learned.......

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7qdjqqsuz97jac2/AABxQ-EcaPUPLu3RwzecVPSEa?dl=0
    Awesome work! The bowl reminds me of one my high school bf made for me! Wish I had that skill!
    KosmosKitten wrote: »
    I have enough post-apocalyptic life skills to get me by that I probably don't need to learn more. I honed my crochet game and finished a year long project during quarantine.

    This monstrosity:

    k6jzgfkoh5b4.jpg

    Wow! That’s some talent right there!
  • PlentyofProtein00
    PlentyofProtein00 Posts: 3,669 Member
    I've been finding outdoor activities to do. Hiking new trails, running at new parks, kayaking, camping...best summer I've had in a long while.
  • Hanibanani2020
    Hanibanani2020 Posts: 523 Member
    ReenieHJ wrote: »
    Hanibanani2020 wrote: »
    I’ve planted over 700 mixed bulbs in the garden for spring (winter here). I’ve gone garden crazy. I’m also really into doctor who now.

    Haha, we planted tulip bulbs one year, a whole mess of 'em. Not a one popped through. I think we planted them upside down. :(

    Tulips can be tough as the ground needs to be below freezing for a certain amount of time or they won’t come up. I planted daffodils, forest bells, blue bells, rebunculus, freesias, gladiolias, crocus, anemone and hyacinth. I also got 100 unknowns given to me so we’ll see what they are. I’m excited.
  • cdubks88
    cdubks88 Posts: 3,573 Member
    activities1 wrote: »
    A little of my hobbies. I LOVE baking and decorating and the. Just finished my patio painting. Loving it!
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    Your patio looks amazing. Great job! And the east, those looks spectacular too! 😊
  • nooshi713
    nooshi713 Posts: 4,877 Member
    I have been gardening, taking walks, and working on my home projects. The gym recently opened up so I am going back now. I rarely watch tv but due to being home so much, I have been watching Hulu and Netflix.
  • amorfati601070
    amorfati601070 Posts: 2,890 Member
    PlentyofProtein00 wrote: »
    I've been finding outdoor activities to do. Hiking new trails, running at new parks, kayaking, camping...best summer I've had in a long while.

    A bit jealous of u folks in the Northern Hemisphere right now!
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    MichelleWithMoxie wrote: »
    I just ordered an adult coloring book + colored pencils 😁 🎨

    What coloring book and what type of pencils? 😃

    I finally finished a picture in Jess Volinski's "Colorful Creations, Positively Inspired," which I've had for a few years. It's a beautiful book with inspiring quotes, but I don't think I really enjoy coloring.

    I have a set of Staedtler colored pencils, but I'm wondering if another type would be better.

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    Yeah, a little embarrassing...

  • Hanibanani2020
    Hanibanani2020 Posts: 523 Member
    A lot of hiking with my buddy owl2zep8xcu9.jpeg
  • JustCallMeWhatever
    JustCallMeWhatever Posts: 125 Member
    Hanibanani2020 wrote: »
    A lot of hiking with my buddy owl2zep8xcu9.jpeg

    That looks like the back of a college I used to run back when I was a youngin'
  • Hanibanani2020
    Hanibanani2020 Posts: 523 Member
    JustCallMeWhatever wrote: »
    Hanibanani2020 wrote: »
    A lot of hiking with my buddy owl2zep8xcu9.jpeg

    That looks like the back of a college I used to run back when I was a youngin'

    It’s a really lovely walk.
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    edited July 2020
    Turns out I am pretty ok at masonry work. I wanted a backyard fire pit. I studied how to do it right, put my plans on paper and got to work. My husband helped me excavate, do cuts, and install the light poles but other than that, I did all the work. It’s not quite done but just about.

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