New Hobbies During Quarantine

[killamch89]

For instance, I have been learning Spanish during quarantine as a new hobby as well as learning new recipes to cook. What new hobbies have you taken up during Quarantine and what made you choose that hobby?

[The Blackangel]

I've been writing more, and getting more involved with TST campaigns. I'm also learning German, as it's part of my heritage. I've also been looking for someone who can help me learn Scottish Gaelic, as Scottish Celt is the vast majority of my heritage, but so far I haven't found anyone. I'm willing to pay for lessons, but no one is taking me up on the offer. I can't afford any of the schools around here as they're like $1500 per semester. So I guess I'm just going to have to keep looking and hope I get lucky.

Edited December 18, 2020 by The Blackangel

[Empire]

wouldn't say hobby but doing the same but doing more of it 🙂 if that makes any sense. Yes doing flight sims are and my good time of all hobbies that I do 😉 but that's always been like it for the passed 5 years but doing far more off it, meaning learning more new things and seeing new realised addons.

Other then that, doing web stuff more, like seeing and hearing and doing more things with people since major of people are at home they have more time too do more things to do with that they do. But nothing really to new for me to say.

[killamch89]

10 hours ago, The Blackangel said:

I've been writing more, and getting more involved with TST campaigns. I'm also learning German, as it's part of my heritage. I've also been looking for someone who can help me learn Scottish Gaelic, as Scottish Celt is the vast majority of my heritage, but so far I haven't found anyone. I'm willing to pay for lessons, but no one is taking me up on the offer. I can't afford any of the schools around here as they're like $1500 per semester. So I guess I'm just going to have to keep looking and hope I get lucky.

I guess you could give Fiverr or one of those other online freelancer sites a try. I also wanted to get into writing but I just don't have that much time at the moment -_-.

10 hours ago, Empire said:

wouldn't say hobby but doing the same but doing more of it 🙂 if that makes any sense. Yes doing flight sims are and my good time of all hobbies that I do 😉 but that's always been like it for the passed 5 years but doing far more off it, meaning learning more new things and seeing new realised addons.

Other then that, doing web stuff more, like seeing and hearing and doing more things with people since major of people are at home they have more time too do more things to do with that they do. But nothing really to new for me to say.

Spending more time with your loved ones is a good thing as well. Might as well spend more time with them since they'll be around more often.

[The Blackangel]

12 hours ago, killamch89 said:

I also wanted to get into writing but I just don't have that much time at the moment -_-.

As a writer I can tell you some things to help out.

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1) The first sentence of your story is the hardest part to write. After that, many, if not most, stories flow organically and tend to write themselves.

2) Don't force it. You have to have that itch to start writing. And when you're writing if that itch goes away, don't force yourself to continue. Finish the sentence you're on, save it, and stop writing for that time until the itch comes back. Forcing it will make your writing pure shit.

3) Think about what you're wanting to write before you start. How you want it to start. What you want to happen in the middle. What you want the ending to be. What kind of conflicts you want the characters to face in order to keep the reader reading.

4) What kind of story you want to write. Fantasy, thriller, drama, sci-fi, horror, comedy, etc. Think about what kind of characters you need for your story.

5) Decide if you are the one telling the story or if a character is telling the story.

6) And most importantly is it fiction or nonfiction.

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These are just a few things. There's a lot more, but this should help you get started in the craft of the written word.

Edited December 19, 2020 by The Blackangel

[Reality vs Adventure]

1 hour ago, The Blackangel said:

As a writer I can tell you some things to help out.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1) The first sentence of your story is the hardest part to write. After that, many, if not most, stories flow organically and tend to write themselves.

2) Don't force it. You have to have that itch to start writing. And when you're writing if that itch goes away, don't force yourself to continue. Finish the sentence you're on, save it, and stop writing for that time until the itch comes back. Forcing it will make your writing pure shit.

3) Think about what you're wanting to write before you start. How you want it to start. What you want to happen in the middle. What you want the ending to be. What kind of conflicts you want the characters to face in order to keep the reader reading.

4) What kind of story you want to write. Fantasy, thriller, drama, sci-fi, horror, comedy, etc. Think about what kind of characters you need for your story.

5) Decide if you are the one telling the story or if a character is telling the story.

6) And most importantly is it fiction or nonfiction.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

These are just a few things. There's a lot more, but this should help you get started in the craft of the written word.

I remember a book called The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron growing up. There was an expression called 'fill the well'. Don't confuse with 'feel the whale'. People would always laugh when I said it. But filling the well is when you MUST go outside and just observe nature, relax, do something new, and just rejuvenate yourself somehow. Also they use something called the 'morning pages' where you write down anything that comes to mind. Not really a journal, but just absolutely ANYTHING. This helps with any art. It works its magic by helping you find answers and just freeing blocks. 

[killamch89]

On 12/19/2020 at 10:13 AM, The Blackangel said:

As a writer I can tell you some things to help out.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1) The first sentence of your story is the hardest part to write. After that, many, if not most, stories flow organically and tend to write themselves.

2) Don't force it. You have to have that itch to start writing. And when you're writing if that itch goes away, don't force yourself to continue. Finish the sentence you're on, save it, and stop writing for that time until the itch comes back. Forcing it will make your writing pure shit.

3) Think about what you're wanting to write before you start. How you want it to start. What you want to happen in the middle. What you want the ending to be. What kind of conflicts you want the characters to face in order to keep the reader reading.

4) What kind of story you want to write. Fantasy, thriller, drama, sci-fi, horror, comedy, etc. Think about what kind of characters you need for your story.

5) Decide if you are the one telling the story or if a character is telling the story.

6) And most importantly is it fiction or nonfiction.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

These are just a few things. There's a lot more, but this should help you get started in the craft of the written word.

Thanks for the tips!

On 12/19/2020 at 11:44 AM, Reality vs Adventure said:

I remember a book called The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron growing up. There was an expression called 'fill the well'. Don't confuse with 'feel the whale'. People would always laugh when I said it. But filling the well is when you MUST go outside and just observe nature, relax, do something new, and just rejuvenate yourself somehow. Also they use something called the 'morning pages' where you write down anything that comes to mind. Not really a journal, but just absolutely ANYTHING. This helps with any art. It works its magic by helping you find answers and just freeing blocks. 

That's quite an interesting take. I'll try that one out for sure. Must remind myself not to feel the whale lol

[michaelwilson]

I used to play slots and poker outside. During quarantine it became a problem so fortunately I found Syndicate Casino, so I was able to do it online. As well I started cooking so much. I found some new video games, like Among Us, SIG game. I made some new friends in dota. So quarantine was not so bad 😄

[Samuelkanu]

Quarantine was good for me because I became fitter and also had a lot of time for myself. Also I improved in my cooking and related better with my neighbours. Generally it was a good but someday were boring.

[Alexander.]

Quarantine has been positive for me. It's always good to try and turn a negative into a positive. I've improved my cooking skills, devoted more time on my YouTube channel and website, and learned how to communicate virtually with people with technology. 

[killamch89]

On 2/18/2021 at 5:21 PM, Alexander. said:

Quarantine has been positive for me. It's always good to try and turn a negative into a positive. I've improved my cooking skills, devoted more time on my YouTube channel and website, and learned how to communicate virtually with people with technology. 

Cooking skills are definitely an essential during these extremely trying times. 

On 2/18/2021 at 2:48 AM, Samuelkanu said:

Quarantine was good for me because I became fitter and also had a lot of time for myself. Also I improved in my cooking and related better with my neighbours. Generally it was a good but someday were boring.

Working out during quarantine also helps with the mood as well so that's awesome to hear.

On 2/5/2021 at 8:15 AM, michaelwilson said:

I used to play slots and poker outside. During quarantine it became a problem so fortunately I found Syndicate Casino, so I was able to do it online. As well I started cooking so much. I found some new video games, like Among Us, SIG game. I made some new friends in dota. So quarantine was not so bad 😄

Quarantine definitely has its benefits as I don't face a lot of traffic on the road anymore so I can get around pretty quickly.

[m76]

On 2/20/2021 at 8:25 PM, killamch89 said:

Quarantine definitely has its benefits as I don't face a lot of traffic on the road anymore so I can get around pretty quickly.

Initially traffic was better in the first part of the quarantine, but now I think it's actually much worse than it was before it. A lot of people went back to working in the office except they switched from public transit to cars.

[killamch89]

On 2/26/2021 at 3:07 PM, m76 said:

Initially traffic was better in the first part of the quarantine, but now I think it's actually much worse than it was before it. A lot of people went back to working in the office except they switched from public transit to cars.

Well, it depends on where you live and it's understandable why people don't want to risk public transport because I wouldn't either. The part that I don't get is why people have to wear masks when they get the vaccine. Like, isn't that the point of taking the vaccine?

[m76]

7 hours ago, killamch89 said:

Well, it depends on where you live and it's understandable why people don't want to risk public transport because I wouldn't either. The part that I don't get is why people have to wear masks when they get the vaccine. Like, isn't that the point of taking the vaccine?

The masks aren't for the wearer's protection. I'm still baffled how this is still not clear to everyone. The vaccine only means you won't get seriously ill when you get the virus, but you can still spread it around possibly even to those who haven't been vaccinated yet. So it would be the height of intolerance and selfishness to stop wearing a mask after you got the shot.

Just keep wearing them until everyone who wanted to take the vaccine already has. The anti-vaxxers, can reap what they sewn, I have zero sympathy for fools.

[Empire]

ot reading a book but reading on my screen in front of me, I mean give or take I think we all read almost 2 hours worth? right? Just on fourms and blogs and other caontent. Even games I play that you have to read.