What hobby to choose?

Radjesh · Sep 19th, 2007, 19:21

Hi
I am seriously thinking about pursuing some new hobby as my office gets over early and I get bored in the evenings. It would be helpful if you can suggest a few and point me to some places(in chennai) where i can learn these things.

Thanks
Radjesh

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 19th, 2007, 19:26

Join a gym !! you can easily spend couple of hours there..

MR DAVE · Sep 19th, 2007, 19:32

Learn to play the Harmonica.

webtraveller · Sep 19th, 2007, 20:21

Spend some more time on Indiamike. Afterwards, you will become addicted and will leave job too.. (the worse, family too..)

Just kidding.

Madras is a good place to learn music, as already pointed out.
Go for violin/carnatic. Or Yoga (Gym is not a bad idea, but becomes more monotonous). Try painting. Go for watercolor. Not much toxic.

WT

edwardseco · Sep 19th, 2007, 20:22

Stamps or coins if you have an intellectual bent. Books take up too much room (says my spouse)..

setuniket · Sep 19th, 2007, 20:27

First and foremost what do you like to do.....any specific interest that would be better...
or else everyone will keep on giving suggestions....hobby is something which u should like..

New-South-Welshman · Sep 19th, 2007, 21:01

Beer sampling. Or learn to yodel.

ananda2193 · Sep 19th, 2007, 21:14

Needlepoint.

PaniPuri · Sep 19th, 2007, 21:14

Pigeon racing.

Patheya · Sep 19th, 2007, 21:19

classic temple dancing

aadil · Sep 19th, 2007, 21:24

Try aero modelling or scale aircraft modelling if you have patience or something more interesting like Astronomy. If you have an eye for pictures then try photography. Lots of different hobbies that you may do in a short time after work that you may chose from but I just gave you what I do in my free time besides being on IM!!! Hope you find something interesting to do once you are home from work.

Cheers,
Aadil.

tacita · Sep 19th, 2007, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radjesh

I am seriously thinking about pursuing some new hobby as my office gets over early and I get bored in the evenings. It would be helpful if you can suggest a few and point me to some places(in chennai) where i can learn these things.

hi radesh,

looks like you got a few facetious replies, but it's a hard question for others to answer for you!

what interests you? what are your goals for a new hobby? to meet people? to express your creativity? to learn a new skill? do you want something visual? intellectual? relaxing? exhilerating?

drawing a blank? think about what things, large and small, over the course of a day or week, draw your attention. scan a list of arts and cultural events in the weekend paper. what attracts you? if you went into a libray or bookstore, which section would you visit first? if you were to visit a museum, which one would you choose and why? the best hobby is a hobby that reflects who you. sometimes, we don't even know. a week of self-observation might help you choose a direction. the possibilities are endless, but also highly personal.

best of luck finding a hobby that you enjoy.

ananda2193 · Sep 19th, 2007, 23:30

Another facetious answer, but in all seriousness also.

Women!

tacita · Sep 19th, 2007, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ananda2193

Another facetious answer, but in all seriousness also...Women!

we're not a "hobby" -- we're a full-time job!

birds · Sep 20th, 2007, 00:13

Make yourself useful and do some voluntary work at an animal shelter, here below the ones in Chennai:

SPCA Madras
Vepery High Road, Vepery, Chennai - 600007, India, Ph: 91-(0)44-5321628 / 5322160

Blue Cross of India
# 1 A, Eldams Road, Chennai - 600018, Inida, Ph: 91-(0)44-4341778
Indian Institute of Animal Welfare
# 37, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004, India. Ph: 91-(0)44-8271972

Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Prachar Sangh
# 21, Periyar Naiyakaran Street, Chennai - 600079, India. Ph: 91-(0)44-588709

The Madras Pinjrapole
383, Konnur High Road, Chennai -600012, India. Ph: 91-(0)44-617991

Krishna Venkatesan Animal Welfare Trust
Karunagiri 3/242, Govinda Nagar, Palavakkam, Chennai - 600041, India.
Ph: 91-(0)44-4914693 / 4926350

Sai Raghav Shelter for Animals
# 2, Srinivasa Street, Gangai Nagar, Kallikuppam (S), Ambattur, Chennai - 600053, India

Association for the Stray Dogs Sterilisation, Adoption & Animal Welfare Network ( ASSAAN)
C- 81, 559, 8th floor, Mount Road, Chennai - 600006, India, Ph: 91-(0)44-8275846

People for Animals
# 11, Ponnappa Lane, Triplicane, Chennai - 600005, India
Sri Satyasai Praniseva Shelters
# 2, Cenotaph Road, 2nd Lane, Chennai - 600018, India.
Ph: 91-(0)44-4354924 Mob: (0)-98400 290

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Radjesh Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 559	What hobby to choose? Hi I am seriously thinking about pursuing some new hobby as my office gets over early and I get bored in the evenings. It would be helpful if you can suggest a few and point me to some places(in chennai) where i can learn these things. Thanks Radjesh

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Tagless Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,589	Join a gym !! you can easily spend couple of hours there.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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webtraveller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 191	Spend some more time on IM Spend some more time on Indiamike. Afterwards, you will become addicted and will leave job too.. (the worse, family too..) Just kidding. Madras is a good place to learn music, as already pointed out. Go for violin/carnatic. Or Yoga (Gym is not a bad idea, but becomes more monotonous). Try painting. Go for watercolor. Not much toxic. WT

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New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,293	Beer sampling. Or learn to yodel. __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

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aadil Aircraft Service Engineer, Astronomer & Traveller Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai, India. (Lat 18.967 N, Long 72.833 E, Alt 11 m) Posts: 1,795	Try aero modelling or scale aircraft modelling if you have patience or something more interesting like Astronomy. If you have an eye for pictures then try photography. Lots of different hobbies that you may do in a short time after work that you may chose from but I just gave you what I do in my free time besides being on IM!!! Hope you find something interesting to do once you are home from work. Cheers, Aadil. __________________ Climb high; climb far; Your goal, the sky, Your aim, the stars!!!

Sep 19th, 2007, 19:32	#3
MR DAVE Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinhamshire Posts: 12	Learn to play the Harmonica.

Sep 19th, 2007, 20:22	#5
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,445	Stamps or coins if you have an intellectual bent. Books take up too much room (says my spouse)..

Sep 19th, 2007, 20:27	#6
setuniket Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Noida, India Posts: 57	First and foremost what do you like to do.....any specific interest that would be better... or else everyone will keep on giving suggestions....hobby is something which u should like..

Sep 19th, 2007, 21:14	#8
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,239	Needlepoint.

Sep 19th, 2007, 21:14	#9
PaniPuri Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hyderabad at present Posts: 30	Pigeon racing.

Sep 19th, 2007, 21:19	#10
Patheya Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 18	classic temple dancing

Sep 19th, 2007, 23:30	#13
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,239	Another facetious answer, but in all seriousness also. Women!

Sep 20th, 2007, 00:13	#15
birds Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 477	Make yourself useful and do some voluntary work at an animal shelter, here below the ones in Chennai: SPCA Madras Vepery High Road, Vepery, Chennai - 600007, India, Ph: 91-(0)44-5321628 / 5322160 Blue Cross of India # 1 A, Eldams Road, Chennai - 600018, Inida, Ph: 91-(0)44-4341778 Indian Institute of Animal Welfare # 37, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004, India. Ph: 91-(0)44-8271972 Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Prachar Sangh # 21, Periyar Naiyakaran Street, Chennai - 600079, India. Ph: 91-(0)44-588709 The Madras Pinjrapole 383, Konnur High Road, Chennai -600012, India. Ph: 91-(0)44-617991 Krishna Venkatesan Animal Welfare Trust Karunagiri 3/242, Govinda Nagar, Palavakkam, Chennai - 600041, India. Ph: 91-(0)44-4914693 / 4926350 Sai Raghav Shelter for Animals # 2, Srinivasa Street, Gangai Nagar, Kallikuppam (S), Ambattur, Chennai - 600053, India Association for the Stray Dogs Sterilisation, Adoption & Animal Welfare Network ( ASSAAN) C- 81, 559, 8th floor, Mount Road, Chennai - 600006, India, Ph: 91-(0)44-8275846 People for Animals # 11, Ponnappa Lane, Triplicane, Chennai - 600005, India Sri Satyasai Praniseva Shelters # 2, Cenotaph Road, 2nd Lane, Chennai - 600018, India. Ph: 91-(0)44-4354924 Mob: (0)-98400 290

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