What do you do for fun?
By coolmailraj
@coolmailraj (2460)
India
February 28, 2009 6:24am CST
Recently I have noticed that the time I used to have on my hands to spend the way I wish to have reduced significantly. There seldom is a period of hour or so when I am looking for something to do, as I am too preoccupied these day. But still there is nothing that I do for amusement. At times I wish there were activities that I can follow for a half an hour or so that can revive me.
What do you do for fun when you are busy?
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47 responses
@savak03 (6684)
• United States
28 Feb 09
I haven't given that any thought in quite a while. I have gotten into such a habit of just watching television every evening that any leisure time I might have is eaten up by that. Now of course I spend quite a bit of time here on mylot conversing with the friends I have made so I guess that is another activity I do for fun. For a while there were several of my daughters friends that would come over and we would get a card game started but that seems to have fizzled out as everyone has gone on to other activities. So I guess the best answer I can give right now is what is fun?
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
28 Feb 09
I am not that busy.
I can have a couple of hour for myself a day between 9 to 9 and that is when I look for something to do.
and yes I ope you can find some time for yourself as well.
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@stuckhere (11)
• United States
2 Mar 09
i'm a caregiver--24hr livein--did work with an agency and was compensated for my time and efforts but thru extrorinating circumstances i took on a client and have lost all my bennefits-sleep is a constant worry--sleep vs fun== or anything else- i dd buy wii for me and for all my family's houses 2yrs now- have no time for it still hoping its a great and everyone can play
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
28 Feb 09
I am not putting in so much of thought in to my life and I am looking for fun always.
Thanks for your response though.
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@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
28 Feb 09
When my days are busy like that, every moment I can sneak to do something fun or relaxing is very restorative. I sometimes read, a story that's funny and makes me laugh. Other times I check email, or play online games.
Probably the most important thing is to find something to do that takes your mind off of your work during your short breaks. Kind of like a mini-vacation for your brain. Doing that enables you to jump back into the work (or studying) with renewed energy.
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
28 Feb 09
Very much what I really have in my mind.
Thanks for your response.
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
28 Feb 09
Music is what is helping me for the time being. I have recently shifted to this place and still looking for people to get along with.
Thanks for your response.
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@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
28 Feb 09
1 mylot / email / friendster / etc... all at the same time. i type fairly fast and browse quickly. 2 play with my kid 3 eat. 4 read books 5 play the piano. 6 play good music while doing other things... 7 send SMS to friends
oh the possibilities are countless. just feel like sharing some of the things that I do everyday for fun.
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
28 Feb 09
O dear you have a lot to do. Do you find time for your work between all of that!
LOL.
Wish I had been with my family as well.
Thanks for your response.
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
28 Feb 09
We all lead hectic, stressful lifes, so we all need time for fun, otherwise life can get so dull and drab, it's moderation isn't it. I always find time for the gym, I know it takes up a couple of hours, but it's my way of getting rid of built up stress, anger, frustration and having fun, yes I do enjoy my time training, I have my Ipod on and it's just me and the cross-trainer, or bike, I feel so much better afterwards and ready to tackle anything. When I am very busy I like to sneak it some time to read my book.
@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
28 Feb 09
Books and i-pod is what is helping me while traveling. Let me see if I can find time for gym.
Thanks for your response.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
28 Feb 09
I work on here mylot is my therapy, I also play scrabble on line and I really love that as well.
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
1 Mar 09
So you are having fun out here. That's nice.
Thanks for your response.
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@jsitko (1169)
• United States
2 Mar 09
Hi Coolmailraj, Sometimes when I get too busy and need to step away and get some fun time I will either get in the car to visit a friend and go out for coffee. Many times I will even just go for a scenic ride and then wall around a lake or on a path in the woods. If I have more than an hour maybe go bowling, see a movie or go on a picnic. If I have to stay at home to have the fun, I will either find a fun game ion the internet to play like poker or Mah Jong or put in a game to play. You should always take the time to enjoy whatever you can when you can, life is too short to be too busy for the fun things in life.
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@pmcepe (194)
• Philippines
2 Mar 09
I have a small garden which I enjoy tending. Not only do the greens relax my eyes but it's fulfilling how the plants bloom due to how they are cared fo. I gain insights just watching the different plants, their varied needs and care requirements.
Even with limited space you may have some potted plants which you may be able to tend. You can ask which plants are not difficult to care for. You really don't need that much time to take care of them, you can easily squeeze in even with limited free time in your hands.
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
3 Mar 09
Well, you're spending time on myLot and I'm sure you're doing other things that you aren't aware of that take up some of your tine but you aren't thinking of them as fun. I spend a few hours a week playing word and puzzle games on the computer to destress and also to give my brain a little exercise. I wouldn't call this fun, but it does entertain me. I watch tv and movies a few hours which also entertain me. I have limited my going out to socialize because there are things I need to get done but I can be online or do other stuff in between. I have to actually make myself take breaks in between all the being busy so I don't get burned out.
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
1 Mar 09
Hi.
Welcome to mylot.
Playing till night is what I can't afford to do.
Thanks for your response though.
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@sweetheart02 (3)
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1 Mar 09
i love to take me kids out to the park and let them play i think i enjoy watching them more than they enjoy playing i look at them while the are playing and i just cant beleive that i made them but most of my time for fun is just hanging out with family and friends it dont cost and and i enjoy it
@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
1 Mar 09
Hi.
Welcome to mylot and thanks for your response.
I too enjoy watching kids having fun.
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@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
28 Feb 09
I do a lot of things for fun. I love reading, writing, singing, dancing, watching movies, playing with my cats, going to Barnes & Noble, going to 4 Color Fantasies Comic Book Store in Rancho Cucamonga,CA, going to unique places (I live in California, not that hard to do), going to Comic Book and Science Fiction Conventions, exercising, and making collages. I do my best to have as much fun as possible.
@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
1 Mar 09
Thanks a lot for your response.
Reading it i remembered one thing I used to love in my childhood days, reading comics. I'll try to catch up with them again.
Thanks.
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@carolbee (16230)
• United States
28 Feb 09
My husband and I go to one of the local casinos and play Keno. Anything that needs to be done at home can wait. We both like time away from home and make sure we take the time to get away and relax. We also enjoy a relaxing dinner either before we play or after we are finished. This time of the year my husband works 6 days a week and very long hours.
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
28 Feb 09
I am not married and not with my parents either, had that been the case I would have had a lot to do.
Thanks for your response.
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
28 Feb 09
Well I'm never really "busy"...I mean I am retired, both my kids are long since in school, my husband works and I'm a great multi-tasker PLUS I am an insomniac so its not like I dont have enough hours in a day....
things I like to do for fun varies from Photography to Writing, painting, reading, watching movies, workin out, sewing, and sometimes just sitting and thinking....yes I like to think for fun believe or not...Strange I know but whatever LOL
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
28 Feb 09
I read your response fully but can't find words or though to put in as comments. I don't know whether you really need it or not.
Thanks for your response.
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
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28 Feb 09
Hi coolmailraj,
after I've done all my housework, I start on my computer, that is my fun, maybe I am boring but as I am on my own most of the day I like to spend my time on my computer as I will have to stop in the evening to start cooking for dinner for my husband, so what is fun?
Tamara
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
1 Mar 09
For me fun can't be being on computer as I do spend all time working in front of it already.
Fun can be something you enjoy an while following that activity you tend to forget something that was putting some kind of mental block or pressure on you. Thanks for your response.
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@deedeehall (1144)
• United States
28 Feb 09
well with three boys all the same age .and trying to keep up with work i really have not had alot of time for a lot fun other then the play time with my boys.i have told my self for health reasons i really need to sit down for at least an hour a day. or i could relly become unhealthy fast.
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
1 Mar 09
I wish you always keep fit.
Thanks for your response.
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@mystic888soul (390)
• Philippines
28 Feb 09
when i feel like i need to take a break from my busy life..i go out to the mall with my friends and play at timezone or even sing at the music zone then afterward we do have snacks at mcdo and talk about anything that happen to us whenever we guys are no together..somehow at the end of the day i feel a bit relieve and happy..
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@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
28 Feb 09
That might be what I will be doing for a few days.
Thanks for your response.
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