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HotPotato2009
Jan 17, 2010, 04:43 PM
I just want to know what people think. I get bored sometimes. I'm usually home a lot, I don't have a car, not too many hang out friends. I love to read... I do that a lot when I am bored. I was just wondering what everyone else does to stay occupied. Thanks for the help

Scleros
Jan 17, 2010, 11:46 PM
My favorite ways to pass time in no particular order are:

Making money.
Wood/metalworking.
Video gaming.
Answering questions on AMHD.
Home improvement.


I have more projects pending than I will ever accomplish in this lifetime. Are you saying you can look around and not see something that could be improved?

Yosomoton213
Jan 18, 2010, 01:44 AM
Maybe you can make new friends, or strengthen your "acquaintences" into "friends that hang out"?

amicon
Jan 18, 2010, 02:04 AM
Volunteer-its one of the most satisfying ways of spending your time there is.

kctiger
Jan 18, 2010, 07:01 AM
Exercise. Does wonders and it is free. Volunteering is also a wonderful way to fill time like Amicon said (had to spread).

Clough
Jan 18, 2010, 07:52 AM
Hi, HotPotato2009!

Are you interested in playing a musical instrument, singing or learning about music theory?

Thanks!

redhed35
Jan 18, 2010, 08:12 AM
I love doing courses,it takes up quite a bit of time and there is a big commitment involved.

I read,I write,I walk,I walk the dog,I anwer questions on AMHD,and there's always something to paint,clean or wash, around the house.

Clough
Jan 18, 2010, 09:31 AM
What do you mean by "doing courses", redhed35?

Thanks!

redhed35
Jan 18, 2010, 09:35 AM
What do you mean by "doing courses", redhed35?

Thanks!


Last year I did a adult literacy tutor training course,I finished a certified health care course which included 8 modules,a first aid course,followed by a first responder course,and train the trainer... this year I'm doing a youth worker course...

I'm a course junkie.

roxypox
Jan 20, 2010, 05:26 PM
I like to knit (haha, I know, I know... BUT I LOVE IT), I like to watch TV-shows... I usually buy TV shows on DVD and watch it when ever I have nothing else to do.

I don't valuntair myself, but it's a great option though, fills your time, gives positive experiences...

HotPotato2009
Jan 21, 2010, 08:07 AM
Sorry you guys. Haven't been on. I appreciate all the ideas.

Clough - playing an instrument sounds like something I would be interested in. I kind of like the violen and the drums. Piano is fine too

I do a lot of reading, listening to music and playing video games. I don't have a lot of "hang out" friends, so... thats why I asked.

I want to try to keep myself occupied some more rather than worrying so much about what people are doing around me

I wish
Jan 21, 2010, 12:05 PM
How's the public transportation system in your area? Do you want to make new friends or are you looking more for things to do at home? Volunteering is a great way to meet friends. Do you work or go to school?

HotPotato2009
Jan 21, 2010, 12:49 PM
Public transportation runs pretty good in my area. I would likd to have both. Making new friends and doing more stuff at home. I work

I wish
Jan 21, 2010, 02:29 PM
Public transportation runs pretty good in my area.

There you go, you don't need a car, save some money, better for the environment! You just need to join some activities, courses, events, sports, basically put yourself out there to meet new people.

HotPotato2009
Jan 22, 2010, 08:51 AM
How does a person put thereself out there though?

kctiger
Jan 22, 2010, 08:52 AM
How does a person put thereself out there though?

Have you ever seen the movie "Yes Man"? It is a pretty good movie to watch after a break up. Basically you take advantage of opportunities, no matter how scared you might be. Just say "yes" to different social events, making yourself available to a wide range of possibilities.

HotPotato2009
Jan 22, 2010, 08:54 AM
No I never saw that movie.

Oh

I wish
Jan 22, 2010, 09:05 AM
How does a person put thereself out there though?

As listed in post #14: "Join some activities, courses, events, sports, volunteer, etc."

Hang out more often with the friends that you have. How about friends of friends? Hanging out with co-workers? Friends of co-workers?

How big is your company? Can't you form an events committee? How about being the organizer?

HotPotato2009
Jan 22, 2010, 11:21 AM
Yeah I guess I could do that.

I am a temp worker at my job so the company is but so big for me lol

Clough
Jan 22, 2010, 01:18 PM
Sorry you guys. Havent been on. I appreciate all the ideas.

Clough - playing an instrument sounds like something I would be interested in. I kinda like the violen and the drums. piano is fine too

I do alot of reading, listening to music and playing video games. I dont have alot of "hang out" friends, so...thats why I asked.

I want to try to keep myself occupied some more rather than worrying so much about what people are doing around me

I'm certainly willing to work with you on this site to be able to have skills in doing things musically. I've done that with a number of people on this site.

If interested in knowing more about how to do that here, please let me know on this thread.

Thanks!

onlinehelp
Jan 31, 2010, 09:15 AM
get a job or a habbo or party with mates :phave a laugh
i was like you now
monday =swimming
tuesday=swimming
wedsday=relex
thursday=runing
friend =party
sat=relexe from hang over
sun =relex more


go around work

xxx good luck xxxxx
advise,online
:cool::eek:;)

redhed35
Jan 31, 2010, 09:20 AM
GET A JOB OR A HABBO OR PARTY WITH MATES :pHAVE A LAUGH
I WAS LIKE YOU NOW
MONDAY =SWIMMING
TUESDAY=SWIMMING
WEDSDAY=RELEX
THURSDAY=RUNING
FRIEND =PARTY
SAT=RELEXE FROM HANG OVER
SUN =RELEX MORE


GO AROUND WORK

XXX GOOD LUCK XXXXX
ADVISE,ONLINE
:cool::eek:;)

I like the swimming and running suggestions,however the partying and recovering from a hangover not so much,not very good advice.

amicon
Jan 31, 2010, 10:03 AM
I agree with the physical exercise but spending Saturdays recovering from hangovers? Don't think so!