Creative Outlets
Some are hobbies—old and new, past or present—and some are creative outlets that I can’t live without.
My original intention as a people-pleasing perfectionist was to collect as many hobbies as possible so that I could connect with anyone. It’s become a way to express myself while connecting me to others. Each fuels my soul in different ways.
My requirements for making it onto this list:
I invested a ton of time, energy, or resources.
I have an advanced level of skill.
I have done it more than once or would like more chances.
I have taken lessons or classes for it.
I would be doing it now if given the chance and healthy.
Here’s a list of my ever-growing outlets in no particular order:
Volleyball
Basketball
Yoga
Swimming
Running
Snowboarding
Skating - Ice and roller
Fishing
Wakeboarding
Surfing
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Hiking/Walking
Rock climbing
Camping
Martial Arts
Painting - watercolors
Scrapbooking
Photography
Video Production - Directing/Editing/Storytelling
Knitting
Crochet
Reading
Stock Trading
Dancing, Belly Dancing
Singing/Karaoke
Sewing
Embroidery
Cross stitching
Stained Glass
Acting
Tufting
Cards (like Texas Hold ’Em)
Writing - Memoir, Creative, Poetry
Light Gaming
Puzzles
Building things (like legos)
Shopping
Antiquing/Thrifting
Fashion
Jewelry Making
Calligraphy
Journaling
Drawing
Floral arrangements
Cooking
Baking
Origami
Traveling
Learning languages - Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French, and Pirate
Coloring
Blogging
Training animals
Going to Museums and botanical gardens
Crystals
Archery
Piano/Guitar
Interior decorating
Gardening
Art and record collecting
Escape the rooms
Card-making
Watching TV shows, documentaries, K-dramas, and movies
Attend plays, ballets, and musicals
Hair styling
Event Planning
Coming soon: Pottery
