Intel
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Its so quiet here o-o Too quiet........ *holds book as a shield for protection*
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Post by Intel on Nov 25, 2013 22:59:29 GMT -5
I might have copied this from something I made somewhere else .3. Hobbies
Whether we realize it or not, every single one of us has something that gives us enjoyment in some form. Hobbies can range from simple to complex things. Most hobbies can range from collecting stamps to drawing intricate pieces of art. The thing that all hobbies have in common is that they bring enjoyment. Since this is an online forum community, most of us here enjoy using electricity. Without electricity, playing video games, browsing the internet, and using an electric stove to cook is virtually impossible. For example, all electric based appliances rely on an energy source, and without this source the appliances eventually run out of energy and stop functioning. While the concept is simple, what if it was permanent? What would you do instead of browsing the internet and playing video games? How would we contact each other without mobile devices and phones without electricity? Overall, what would you do as a source of entertainment and enjoyment as a hobby without access to electricity?
I am a runner as a few of you know, and though I may be sad by the fact that I can't run with the music that my i-phone gives me, I still find enjoyment in distance running by itself. Its a sport that only requires you, a shirt, shorts, and decent shoes. No special equipment or fancy gear, just you and your basic clothing. Running has been around ever since the beginning of man. We as humans were made to run. Now we weren't made to run fast, but boy do we have endurance on our sides. Humans have shown to be one of the best endurance running species of the animal kingdom. Although we are outpaced by other animals, they usually don't have the motivation to run an entire marathon without stopping. Most animals would stop and do something else. The tendons in our foot arch make it possible for strenuous activity to build a tolerance to consistent pounding from foot to ground activity. Even apes don't have this quality due to their rather flat feet.
Overall, running is a natural hobby of mine that I find pure enjoyment from without the need of any kind of source of electricity.
How about you? What do you do as a hobby without electricity, why do you do it? What about your hobby makes it pleasant to you?
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TwistedLover
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I should do some more fusions. Fusion game again?
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Post by TwistedLover on Nov 25, 2013 23:11:45 GMT -5
Hm, I'm pretty sure that I have a handful of hobbies that I could entertain myself with.
The hobby that I've had all throughout school during times when classes were boring and I had nothing to do I would read a book. I read so much back in high school that I would manage around a thick book per day, the longer Harry Potter books would last me around two days if I was lucky. Not just because I can read fast but because I had that much free time during my school.
Books were easy and simple to get my hands on because we had a library at my school which had lots of books that I enjoyed, sometimes taking out the same book several times in the same year because I enjoyed it that much. I was actually running out of books to try at the end of my high school career, having to refinish the Harry Potter series around three times in that year alone.
My other favorite hobby would be puzzles. When I was younger my mom would take away all my electronics as punishment and therefore I had to find something to do or else I would just go mad lying in my bed. I actually did that a few times when I was angry about the punishment when I viewed it as unfair, lying on my bed for more than an hour afterwards.
And then I would get up and just pull out one of my giant puzzles and work on finishing it. It gave me time to think and come up with different things. I would imagine stories or anything else I could think of while putting the puzzle together. And when it was finished I felt a great sense of accomplishment to actually stick with something long enough to put it all together.
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Post by HydroPumper on Nov 26, 2013 8:34:25 GMT -5
Intel, I can relate so much to you! Just swap distance running for lap swimming and you have my take on this topic. :3 Sport is the most important asset in people's lives and I feel it should be something everyone participates in - to some degree depending on the demographic of the person (age, disabilities/capabilities, etc). Physical activity releases feel good endorphins in the brain which assist in preventing emotional health issues (low self esteem, depression, anxiety). Sport is a vehicle for linking people together and creating a social outlet, it makes people feel connected. Of course physical activity also helps prevent life style diseases which are evidently becoming more common today across western cultures (like diabetes, heart disease, etc). Quality of life is enhanced and sport extends life expectancy significantly.
I believe anyone who suffers from a mental health disorder of some sort should join a sport. To me it's more effective than medication. I honestly don't see a reason why anyone shouldn't be physically active. This is why I study Sport and Recreation Management at university. I want to help people break down the barriers preventing their participation. 
The majority of modern public pools have speakers on the walls (of the pool) so the radio or an iTunes playlist can play. You can then listen to the music or whatever is playing whilst your head is underwater! 0-0" Amazing, right?  It's useful for announcements made by staff too! ....oh wait without technology oops, my bad haha. :') I guess I would miss this modern feature of contemporary aquatic spaces then!
For swimming you simply need some sort of swimming suit or bathers (whichever you call them, it varies across cultures). Or if you're at a free beach, then nothing at all haha! 0:) Swimming, depending where you live, can become a 'fast food sport' much like Intel described about his distance running. All you need is an aquatic space to some degree like a pool, beach or lake and yourself!
Swimming can become an attractive social outlet too! You can walk laps or play games. Intel, I'm sure the same could be said for walking too! An Australia walking is becoming a sport of its own for the older demographic where running is too strenuous on the joints! You can be disqualified for pacing too fast. XD Or if they're smart they'd join a low impact sport like swimming haha.  Just kidding of course!
Swimming and athletics draw a lot of similarities. There's some other hobbies I'd take up, but I'll save it for another post.
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TidalMewMew
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I am a cat and your argument is invalid. MEOW!
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Post by TidalMewMew on Nov 26, 2013 19:56:55 GMT -5
I'm not really a very active person, but when I was younger I stayed inside a lot and just played by myself.
I used to sit inside and play with my Pokemon figures and have epic adventures. I did grow out of that though sadly. For the most part now I draw or write, because it takes plenty of time and usually it's worth the time at the end. Besides that I just read whatever I have really. If you get me bored enough, I'll clean rather obsessively.
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Post by ShinyUmbreon on Nov 26, 2013 20:11:50 GMT -5
Well I've always enjoyed collecting things (Probably explains why I try to complete the Pokedex in every game). I have a lot of collections, some small and some extremely extensive. My two biggest collections being my Bionicle and Halo Mega Bloks collections. I believe I have around 270 Bionicle figures, not including duplicates or customs (missing less than 20, but the only place to get them are on ebay or garage sales :/). Then there is my Halo Mega Bloks collection, which is only about 2 years in the making and I have about 120 figures there, including duplicates.
Some smaller collections include Pokemon plushies, which I have 6 of, video game collections, I love having hard copies of games, not digital downloads, and foreign coins, which I have a small bin full of. Also I have many other legos from other series, such as Mars, Power Miners, and Atlantis.
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snivyrocks
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The saddest souls smile the brightest.
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Post by snivyrocks on Dec 10, 2013 17:29:08 GMT -5
I've always been quite the artist, as few of you know. I sketch when there is nothing to do, I sketch while I eat, I sketch for the heck of it! If you want to see some of my work, check out my DA.
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TidalMewMew
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I am a cat and your argument is invalid. MEOW!
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Post by TidalMewMew on Dec 11, 2013 2:19:28 GMT -5
Painting seems to be one of my new hobbies. And I really really want to get into designing cosplay.
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Silver
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The most fabulous
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Post by Silver on Dec 11, 2013 10:57:07 GMT -5
I draw. I mostly digitally paint things, but I sketch with just paper and pencil irl a lot, so it counts? I'd like to try painting sometime as well. Sculpting would probably be fun to get into, too. I'm just really into art and making things. :3
I'm also a bit of a hoarder *coughs* I mean collector. I used to collect a lot of things, but now it's mostly just Pokemon related and MLP related.
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It's useful for announcements made by staff too! ....oh wait without technology oops, my bad haha. :') I guess I would miss this modern feature of contemporary aquatic spaces then!
Just kidding of course!
