FabSwingers.com forum: I need a project.....

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi all, I need the Fab Forum Collective to impart its' wisdom...

Life has got a bit 'meh'. I've lost the enthusiasm and sparkle that comes with having passion for a project or a hobby. The last thing I felt really ecstatic about was back in January, so months ago.

What are your passions? What gives you a frisson of pleasure and a sense of achievement? I haven't a clue what will pique my interest so just throw things at me and I'll do some googling.

Cheers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Adult colouring. I find it hugely therapeutic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy street photography very much so maybe you could start to try it out.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

Plan your novel. You can base the hero on me if you like

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

I started tap dancing a few months ago. Good exercise as well.

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By *unningFoxWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I like finding vintage staff to refurb in charity shops or exploring new cities around/hiking and photography.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Writing

I’ve no patience for writing a novel , but I’m considering other things

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm liking these suggestions... (apart from yours, Adam....)

Money would be an issue. It must be fairly low budget.

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

Why not volunteer doing something you enjoy. I used to be leader at Girl Guides.

I’m hoping to do some walking and have joined a Facebook group.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Why not volunteer doing something you enjoy. I used to be leader at Girl Guides.

I’m hoping to do some walking and have joined a Facebook group. "

Aspergers.... Don't want to risk getting 'peopled out' and it having a negative impact on the rest of my life. I get a social hangover quite badly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've heard laying in bed with a Piece of Cake is always a good idea.

So a friend told me anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Golf and gardening.

It used to be martial arts but I got old

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm liking these suggestions... (apart from yours, Adam....)

Money would be an issue. It must be fairly low budget. "

Colouring is cheap to get into, then build you collection.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Golf and gardening.

It used to be martial arts but I got old "

I'm a professional gardener already

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've heard laying in bed with a Piece of Cake is always a good idea.

So a friend told me anyway

Is that so?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I started tap dancing a few months ago. Good exercise as well. "

I love to watch tap dancing.

I always wanted to learn as a child.

Too unfit to start at the moment

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I started tap dancing a few months ago. Good exercise as well. "

That sounds so much fun

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By *ornytopgunMan
over a year ago

Hirwaun

Started restoring an old tractor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The gym for me and to be honest my work. I love my job and I’m a bit of a workaholic. Don’t really have time for anymore hobbies.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Started restoring an old tractor "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I sew. Patchwork quilts and I am learning to crochet.

Felting I have tried too but struggling with that a bit so it will take some more patience for that

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

"I like finding vintage staff to refurb in charity shops or exploring new cities around/hiking and photography.

I find vintage staff in charity shops as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What are you like with animals?

Volunteer at a rescue centre or take old / disabled peoples dogs out for walks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I actually enjoy decorating my house, completing each room and seeing the finished product. It's like changing rooms, but without Lawrence Llewellyn Bowen ruining my house.

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
over a year ago

North East Scotland, mostly

Musical theatre - our life outside work and kids

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Writing is something I’m passionate about which is awesome on a grey day like it has been today.

You could always learn card magic. Just a deck of cards and youtube. Takes time to build skills but kept me interested and entertained for years and whenever I start a new job I find a way to drop it in that I’m an amateur magician. Great icebreaker

Volunteer at a coffee morning for people with Learning Disabilities etc? I always found my role in LD left me feeling very content with how I spent my time. Form some amazing friendships too

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Get an old camper van and do it up..then go camping in it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Started restoring an old tractor "

Isn't that a normal hobby up there?

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Yoga and violin. Yoga is really quite simple to pick up and you can do it in your own space and focus on the then and now with no fancy gear, just YouTube and you. There's something really satisfying about seeing progress in your poses (and if I can do it at my size, you should be okay!

) and you can always adapt them depending on flexibility.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like teaching myself to play new instruments.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Musical theatre - our life outside work and kids

You need to start learning to love musical theatre Op. It'll enrich your soul.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi all, I need the Fab Forum Collective to impart its' wisdom...

Life has got a bit 'meh'. I've lost the enthusiasm and sparkle that comes with having passion for a project or a hobby. The last thing I felt really ecstatic about was back in January, so months ago.

What are your passions? What gives you a frisson of pleasure and a sense of achievement? I haven't a clue what will pique my interest so just throw things at me and I'll do some googling.

Cheers

You know my project. You're welcome to become a part of it if the idea grabbed you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've heard laying in bed with a Piece of Cake is always a good idea.

So a friend told me anyway

Is that so? "

The proof is in the pudding.

See what I did there?

On a serious suggestion, have you tried geocaching? Me and kids do it from time to time. It's fun and good for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like teaching myself to play new instruments. "

You can lean to play my pink oboe to charm the snake. - Skittle flavoured snake oil is the reward

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So many great ideas, your lives are so rich and interesting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like teaching myself to play new instruments.

You can lean to play my pink oboe to charm the snake. - Skittle flavoured snake oil is the reward

Many a good tune played on an old fiddle Witchy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like teaching myself to play new instruments.

You can lean to play my pink oboe to charm the snake. - Skittle flavoured snake oil is the reward

Many a good tune played on an old fiddle Witchy "

Aye I can still charm birds from the trees with my old banjo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im considering doing a masters degree, I've also just started volunteering with the National trust and i make things out of wire in my spare time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi all, I need the Fab Forum Collective to impart its' wisdom...

Life has got a bit 'meh'. I've lost the enthusiasm and sparkle that comes with having passion for a project or a hobby. The last thing I felt really ecstatic about was back in January, so months ago.

What are your passions? What gives you a frisson of pleasure and a sense of achievement? I haven't a clue what will pique my interest so just throw things at me and I'll do some googling.

Cheers

If I lived in North Yorks it would definitely something outdoorsy, fabulous part of the country.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

OK, after all the suggestions I've realised that I need to do something with my brain. I've an active outdoor job so it's not exercise or nature or green spaces that I need. I'm going to look at some local night classes. Thanks for all your suggestions...

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Make stuff out of wood. I suffer from Aspergers and I tuck myself away with my thoughts and build stuff. I started off making picture frames and ended up recently building my own cabin.

I love wood the smell the texture etc.

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