Introverts: which ones have you enjoyed the most?

  • Bluu@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Gardening is a great introvert hobby. It gets me outside in the sun and sometimes I run into neighbors, so I can keep up with the people around me without having to commit to any big social event. I have a flower garden in the front, so not only is it a hobby, but it also makes my house look nice. Then in the back I grow vegetable and herbs, so we get lots of delicious veggies out of it too.

    I also love checking out books from my library app and spending an afternoon reading with a cup of tea. It’s also free!

    • dumples@kbin.social
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      2 years ago

      This is great since there’s a lot of online gardening groups and resources. A few in person but it’s mostly at your house and you can do it for years with a large amount of planning and you can go deep into different topics.

  • ahairyass@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Photography. I took this up as a hobby after having kids and no longer had time for woodworking. It is portable and doesn’t require expensive equipment, although if you get into it you can certainly spend as much as you like on lenses.

    I can bring the camera with me on vacation in a city and take fun pictures of buildings, or get lost in the woods for a few hours observing and photographing nature.

    My photos are just for me, but there are often small local photo clubs where you can share, learn and even exhibit in coffee shops and libraries if you want.

  • bluehour@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Creative writing – also it costs almost nothing. Fiction, poems, whatever you want.

    Painting, drawing and art – not terribly expensive to get started, especially colored pencil and water color

    Solo outdoor activities like hiking, cycling (road or mountain), frisbee golf, cross country skiing, kayaking, canoeing, beachcombing

    Photography – you can just use your phone or buy a fancy camera. Make prints, hang them around your house.

    Playing musical instruments – pick your favorite, there are instructions on YouTube for everything:

    • free (singing, whistling, spoons)
    • cheap (harmonica, thumb piano, plastic flute, hand drums)
    • medium (guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, many strings and wind instruments, electronic music)
    • more expensive (analog and modular synths, piano, the larger string and wind instruments)
  • ChrisFhey@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    I like playing the guitar and I also enjoy video games.
    Surprisingly enough I have a soft spot for MMORPGs, but I tend to play them solo. I just enjoy the grind, I suppose.

    Other than that, I think going for walks in nature is pretty nice, too.

    • Wot_The@kbin.social
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      2 years ago

      I am ignorant about this, but have had thoughts about taking it up. Why would it be illegal?

      • ArtieShaw@kbin.social
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        2 years ago

        Some countries with a wealth of antiquities (like Turkey) have tried to stop looting by banning metal detectors. It doesn’t work. Lots of ancient coins are being taken out of Turkey, despite the illegality.

        In contrast, England allows detecting, but has strict laws on reporting if you find significant treasure. Their laws on the sale and ownership of the found treasure are also quite fair and reasonable.

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  • cassetti@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    I put on headphones (ANC transparency mode enabled) and jam out while bicycling for an hour daily. I put over 3,000 miles on my Trek Verve2 annually

  • ScottyB@kbin.social
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    2 years ago
    • Lockpicking
    • Rubiks Cubes
    • Raspberry Pi stuff.
    • Narrative driven Video games, obviously
    • Cooking
  • PositiveNoise@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Creating/writing/producing music, playing somewhat chill MMO games (often solo), walking/hiking in nature/interesting urban areas I haven’t fully explored before. Drinking a beer in late afternoon while sitting out in nature, just letting my thoughts run free and enjoying life (if that counts as hobby, or just an activity I do most days). Those all get me pretty far and never drain me like extroversion activities do.

  • danieljoeblack@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    I got into leatherworking during the pandemic and it’s been really rewarding. The actual act of cutting and sewing the leather is very zen to me, and in the end you have something new that you can use or give as a gift!

    Getting started is fairly cheap (some punches, needles, thread, a sharp knife, and leather is all you really need to get started). I order everything online so no need to interact with people.

    Lots of good tutorials online to learn (Carter leather, weaver, are both good YT channels)

    I’d anyone is interested in trying it I’d be happy to help get you started 😊

    • Object@kbin.social
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      2 years ago

      I found about leatherworking some weeks ago and I’d like to get started during the summer :)

  • Tigbitties@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Do the Blender donut tutorial and learn 3D modeling. It’s free. It’s a great time sink. Amazing online community. Personally, I find it very rewarding. I learned during lockdown and it’s one of my favorite accomplishments and I still have so much to learn.