What non-FFXI pastimes do you enjoy?

If you want to burn time, start working out. It is rewarding both physically and mentally and takes up more time than you think, but in a good way.

As far as non-screen hobbies, I read... a lot. Now when I'm overseas and don't have FFXI consuming my free time, I've been amazed at how many books I've burned through.
 
I like sewing. renaissance dresses are particularly fun to make. I don't nearly make enough pretty things. unless your near a fabric district it can be too costly too :(

I like to draw, but my tablet kicked the bucket on me so I haven't bothered in a long time. Same with air brushing. I used to try to play the piano but i'm not a fan of reading sheet music so that went down hill pretty quick lol. I do love music though, I regret not trying to learn it sooner. Now most of my stuff is screen onry, with digital art.
 
Depending on where you're getting your resources(computer), Teaching youself a new language is quite fun.

But otherwise, Exercise is always refreshing, even if it's just a short walk / jog around the block.
 
misi said:
I used to try to play the piano but i'm not a fan of reading sheet music so that went down hill pretty quick lol. I do love music though, I regret not trying to learn it sooner.
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When I was young my mother tried to make me take piano lessons. I put up a huge stink about how I wouldn't do it and even if she forced me to go, I wouldn't try. I can't believe how much I regret that decision now, i've tried to teach myself since then but it didn't go very well. One day i'll have to buckle down and sign up for some lessons.
 
Guess it all depends on what you enjoy doing. Are you a crafty, fix-it type person? Try and find some broken computers/TVs/whatever and (with a little online help) repair it. Or maybe something like auto repair? These sorts of things can be fun and maybe even profitable. If that's not for you, try reading as suggested. Or working out. Or picking up a sport (I loooove golf, but sadly only get to play 6 months a year because of stupid Pittsburgh weather. I do hit the occasional indoor facility though :) ). Road trip to see some long lost friends? Or maybe out of town to watch your favorite home sports team play at another teams stadium/arena. My girlfriend bought me tickets to go see the Penguins play in New Jersey the day after Christmas, and I couldn't be more excited ^^

Working out, going to movies, concerts, or just getting together with some pals and having a few beers while watching a football game. There is a plethora of things you can do to take up time, and I bet if you do you'll value your FFXI time much much more. I know I enjoy playing alot more when I don't get to play for a few days. Makes it a little more exciting when you're not on 24/7.
 
I do bonsai. i used to do it more but had a couple years where i just tended the trees i had and didn't start any new ones. I'm also a pet person, so i do stuff with my dogs, and also i'm getting into breeding savannah cats on a smalltime basis. Also do some home improvement projects. I'm getting to that point in ffxi where i'm not really wanting to be on it outside of the events i have. Honestly i'm spending a lot of time planning home improvements.
 
You start going to school then that will eat your time up. I've been doing that while working 8 hours. It got to the point where I had to quite FFXI because I couldn't make it to any of the events. Lately I've been watching a lot of older TV shows like Freaks and Greeks, 70s show, Grounded for Life, Firefly, Battlestar Gallactica etc. I got into music editing for a little bit but there was too much of a learning curve for that and I eventually stopped messing with it but thats just me. Working out is defineatly a good option. Twice a week I meet with my friends to do some heavy cardio workouts, hit pads and learn some ground fighting while weight lifting in between days. Planning camping trips with your friends is definatly fun if your into that sort of thing or hiking even. Xbox competitions on 360voice can be fun if your into all that. Movies is always fun too. I don't know your interests so I'm just throwing ideas out of all the things I like getting into when I want to pass some time.
 
Scrapbooking and WiiFit. I love letting my creativity flow and you can't beat the stress release from working out.
 
Non FFXI pastime I enjoy...

Apart from the usual stuff I really enjoy going to university, even if trying to render something in 3D Studio max is a freaking bitch to do ><
 
Princemercury said:
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. >_<.
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Miros said diving, but don't worry... I thought he said driving too. haha Driving is one of my passions, but the only problem is gas prices and risk of tickets. Not that it stops me...

And "gym is awesome, if you have the time." Well... you're looking for something to take up your time, aren't you? lol A decent workout should take you 1.5-2 hrs. I go 4-5 times a week, even though with finals I've had to take a week off from the gym.
 
Princemercury said:
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. >_<.
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I read. Oh god I read sooo much. I finished two books in the past week.

Other than that it helps having an animal. I can spend hours just chasing my cat around the house.
 
I'd say my main hobby's outside of playing video games would be, reading books, riding bikes, theres some really nice deep offroad bike trails around a lake where i live, its a blast riding mountain bikes threw there. It's also a great place to go fishing.

I also love working on my car (a 2005 Mustang) driving and going drifting with my buddies 240sx, Drifting is a blast in a parking lot if you have an older car you don't mind messing up, but I save my car for the track =P, i live about an hour from VIR (Virginia international raceway) and they have open drift drag and racing events all the time. OH and smoking weed, probably my favorite hobby. XD
 
Bull fights on acid & night putting.
 
More recently, tinkering with things.

In the past..

Baseball, Basketball, drawing, playing guitar, and swimming.

The three physical activities there is probably why I'm a slightly chubby slob now. I still swim in the summer, just not anywhere near what I used to do though.
 
Video games, Anime, Movies... and occasionally reading. I haven't read a book in so long.. I should really find me another good fantasy novel. After reading the last Sword of Truth book (right after it was released) I just haven't read anything.

Lately these days my main hobby is just watching anime.. which sucks because when I don't have any money.. I can't buy anything. But I'm still keeping up. Usually tend to buy 1-3 series in a month depending on price and length of the series.
 
Fishing, jogging through or just enjoying the scenery in parks near me, school, camping/hiking, and frigid skinny-dipping (don't ask <.<;;; )
 
Well, suffice to say my "non-ffxi" time i.e. all, gets devoted in my pastime to Rockband, the gym, and socializing with friends and others.
 
working out, exploring chicago in the winter, trying to not get mugged on the el, beer, blackberry messenger.
 
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