What non-FFXI pastimes do you enjoy?

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What do you like to do other than FFXI? Let's make it other than video games, in fact, nothing involving a screen.

I'm thinking about cutting back on FFXI, you see, and I need something else to fill up my day.
 
Work/pub? :)
 
If this was a few months ago I wouldn't know what to tell you since all I did was work and play FFXI.

Now since cutting back almost all of my time on that (w/e you call ffxi) I go out to eat with friends more, and have more time to spend with parents when they're around.

Two nights ago a friend asked me to go out with her on a surprise star watching evening, which was a long time hobby that I rarely had a chance to do anymore, it was very refreshing to say the least.

I play the piano, listen to music, take care of our fish...

I txt more, that's for sure >_>.

I honestly had a hard time deciding what I would do, for instance the thought of... "with no FFXI, I'll be bored..." since you feel like you're not 'working' towards something anymore whether it be a goal in RL or in game. Of course your job covers the RL part, you get paid!~, and you don't want to waste the rest of your time since you are probably used to the "stressed, I have to do this - to get this in ffxi" feeling. But once I let the game go and get a breath of fresh air, without having to worry about it constantly, it's a really nice feeling. Even if you can't think of anything to pass your time with, which is why I assume you made this thread, the first thing to do is just step away from xi cold turkey. You'll feel better and more free instantly. Everyone and I that have done this has found several enjoyable things to do that don't include playing other video games (until Starcraft II comes out, if that will ever happen).

Sometimes when you're playing, just stop, put the computer down and pick up your head once in a while and take a look around. It's life, and you can miss it if you don't open your eyes.
 
I like to read. I don't do as much of it these days -- curse you, full-time job! -- but I don't like leaving the house without an emergency paperback or my audiobook-heavy iPod.
 
I mainly like to read (although like Hali I don't get to do it as much as I would like), draw (again not as much as I like), crochet, and spend time with family. I have been slowly becoming more crafty lately and I like it. I am trying to become better at crocheting and my mom is going to help me learn how to sew better. I work full time so I don't get to take part in my hobbies as much as I would like. I like to crochet while waiting on people ingame. XD Makes me feel like I'm not wasting as much time.
 
Recently my non videogame or television watching activities include lifting weights, reading, drywalling, painting my house, helping a friend tile his floor, worked on the Civic, then toss in the mundane everyday things like vacuuming, dishes, cooking, etc and my time is spent.
 
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I make jewelry :3
 
Unfortunately I work crazy hours since it's the holidays and I'm in retail, so my free time has been sparse as of late. But when I do have some time to myself...

I do a lot of photography (it was my original major), which usually involves trespassing. But dammit I need those shots...
Hit the gym
Work on my cars
Play guitar/sax
And now that it's winter, snowboarding takes up most of my weekends when I'm not broke.

Really, it's not hard to fill your time up with other things.
 
Play yugioh every sunday at local comic store.
 
Morwen said:
I make jewelry :3
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Hey, make me some shinies. And sign them please!

Really though, other than working full time, just spending time with your loved ones is a great way to pass time. In the summer it’s easier because I usually went to a lot of family BBQ’s and also wine tasting with my sisters but winter is good for indoor activities. Take up a sport? Skiing is a blast.
 
Other than FFXI... I didn't even realize that was possible. ;(

I freelance edit when work comes to me, otherwise I'm working overtime at work for corporate/television projects.

I dirtbike during the summer, snowmobile at winter and drink beer to fill the gaps inbetween. I also play the guitar and love listening to music, nothing beats a good punkrock song.
 
All that stuff is fun but you should get a new hobby!

Some fun ones can actually be stainglassing. My mom does this and some of the stuff she does is really nice. It can save you cash on gifts too for weddings or anniversarys and whatnot! I know you are a crafter and those two things are similar!

My hobby at this point is Diving. It's expensive to start with but once you have the gear you are pretty much set. Granted you'll have to take winters off from it, it proves to be really fun when the summer rolls around.

Other then that I guess it's all about what kind of hobby you'd find that you would enjoy. :o Hopefully people can suggest some good ones here and one may spark your attention!
 
Mirewen said:
Hey, make me some shinies. And sign them please!
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I'm actually considering taking pictures of the ones I have made for christmas and posting them to get like a general feel for if people would buy them :3 Considering putting up a store on Ebay. Mebbe.
 
No one's said sex?? weiiird.

I love to sing, I play guitar, I dabble a bit with the drums. I played billiards for a long while on a league. I'm currently looking into taking some self defense lessons and would possibly like to get back on a baseball or volleyball team.

I craft all sorts of things, I'm making a coat hanger using a custom stained cabinet door horizontal with counter sunk Amy Brown faery coasters. Just need to find a new bit for my dremel.

If I could repaint my place every month I would. I sometimes draw.

I do coffee with friends and love to spend time with my friends and family when possible.
 
Gym is very awesome, if you have time for it. I usually hit it up once a week or so but recently I haven't been going at all.

Sex?... No thanks.

Driving, yes, I get to drive home now, the full 7-10 mins of it. >_<.
 
Morwen said:
I'm actually considering taking pictures of the ones I have made for christmas and posting them to get like a general feel for if people would buy them :3 Considering putting up a store on Ebay. Mebbe.
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Do it! Jewelery is a big business and always will be despite a recession. My mom does jewelery and is slowing getting into more and more art shows. She does really well and now she has her own website and line. She started it just making it one day and it grew. There's always people buying, especially from ebay.
 
As for hobbies... I'm not in school so probably go to the gym more. Hang out with friends once in a while in the evenings and I guess watch anime and read manga. I know you said keep it away from the screen.. but nothing else to do really. I have a big booklet where when I finish watching an anime or reading a completed manga, I document them and break them down to the core to see what was so great about them, what were their flaws, etc. I do this so when I start writing my own manga I know how to build it better.
 
Play RO, watch movies, draw anime, watch anime, play video games, get yelled at. That's about it.
 
Play baseball, basketball, guitar, piano, and fish, yep, I fish. Every once in a while I read but it has been a while since I've picked up a book.
 
Back when I worked 3rd shift at a Convenience Store me and my friends would drive to the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the night to get something to eat. I also used to buy manga when I worked there. But my current job doesn't pay well enough for either of those so right now all of my hobbies involve either my PC or my PS3 >_>
 
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