How to spend free time?
By Ria Roy
@ria1606roy (2797)
Kolkata, India
September 30, 2015 7:45am CST
When I'm busy, there are a lot of things that enter my mind as distractions and I feel like doing them.
When I'm free, I have nothing to do. It's as if the world has come to a standstill.
January to March 2015, in between the two semesters, I compelled myself to put the time to good use, so I took up on MOOC courses online. They are online free courses for a period of time by some renowned institutions. It wasn't a waste of time, and I learned a lot! This is one of the rare few instances when I actually did something instead of whiling my time away.
What do you do?
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12 responses
@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Sep 15
In my spare time I will knit or crochet, as I have been doing those for almost 50 years. I taught myself how to do both, and they are something that give me great pleasure. I like making things, and seeing how they are going to turn out. The finished project is usually given as a gfft as I crochet a lot of baby things.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Sep 15
@ria1606roy It really does. i seemto do it more in the winter though than any other time as in the summer it is just to hot to knit or crochet, as the yarn makes me itch. I have been working on some socks though, but not all that much, until it gets cooler.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
1 Oct 15
@rosekiss it's nice, having to knit clothes for a new project and for yourself. It's cool. 
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
wow, that's something new I learnt. Nice work and hobby ur right, work should give us pleasure and satisfaction more than anything.
ur right, work should give us pleasure and satisfaction more than anything.2 people like this
@anushreem (333)
• Mumbai, India
2 Oct 15
In the free time I generally pursue my passion for Origami. I can do it nonstop
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
2 Oct 15
I did origami when it was taught in school. 
I loved it! What kinds of things do you like to make with origami papers @anushreem ?
I loved it! What kinds of things do you like to make with origami papers @anushreem ?2 people like this
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
2 Oct 15
@anushreem wow that's so beautiful there was a picture in my origami book once to make a box for sweets, and I had a hard time as a kid to make it. But it was the most fun thing I made that year.
there was a picture in my origami book once to make a box for sweets, and I had a hard time as a kid to make it. But it was the most fun thing I made that year.3 people like this
@anushreem (333)
• Mumbai, India
2 Oct 15
@ria1606roy Hey glad to here that you loved it! I have recently learned to make 2D and 3D boxes and shapes. For eg. a colorful hexagon box for storing my accessories or to gift a friend any accessory in it. Also love making origami flowers!
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
Cooking, art and writing You have excellent hobbies @sofssu
You have excellent hobbies @sofssu2 people like this
@sofssu (23662)
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30 Sep 15
@ria1606roy I love doing these things and enjoy them more since I quit my full time job.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
@sofssu I have no doubt those wonderful hobbies take up the rest of your day. And there's always chance of experimenting. which is cool!
which is cool!1 person likes this
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
wonderful things to do me= dunno how to do any of them. I really am nothing in front of you guys.
me= dunno how to do any of them. I really am nothing in front of you guys.2 people like this
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
2 Oct 15
@ria1606roy I have been scrapbooking about trips I have made such as to New York and to Disneyworld. One day I want to do a scrapbook for each of my kids with all of their pictures I've taken as they have grown up. I use sterling silver and beads to make my jewelry. Right now it's mainly charm bracelets but I do want to branch out and make other types of jewelry.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
1 Oct 15
I am so glad to hear that I like reading too. What's the scrapbook about? And what do you make jewellery with?
I like reading too. What's the scrapbook about? And what do you make jewellery with?2 people like this
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
2 Oct 15
@simone10 That's really fantastic I appreaciate what you do, it's like the small tokens of love and affection and care.
I appreaciate what you do, it's like the small tokens of love and affection and care.1 person likes this
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
1 Oct 15
what kind of movies and tv shows do you like watching @gudheart?
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
3 Oct 15
In between your studies, if you could afford to complete an on line course, there is nothing like it. It definitely gives you and added advantage and edge over others and it boosts your confidence level.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
3 Oct 15
@ria1606roy - Thanks for your suggestion, if time permits me I would like to go for an on line course.
, if time permits me I would like to go for an on line course. 1 person likes this
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
3 Oct 15
Yes it does. Plus it gives something new to learn, and I'm always up for that! Online courses are for everybody. You should take one too!
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@joygracia (1325)
• Philippines
30 Sep 15
I had that feeling before where in I don't feel quite good knowing I somehow wasted my time. That's when I resigned from my previous job because of bad experience but didn't have a replacement job. I was totally depress at that moment and it was a boring and really a waste of time for me. I was glad it didn't take awhile until I found a new job. Its was all worth though than sticking on my old job in which I was not totally happy. I even have 3 jobs comfortable jobs now that somehow compensated it all.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
good for you And I hope you are enjoying your new job it does suck when time is wasted, when you know something can be done but don't know what or how.
And I hope you are enjoying your new job it does suck when time is wasted, when you know something can be done but don't know what or how.1 person likes this
@joygracia (1325)
• Philippines
30 Sep 15
@ria1606roy Correct. I know I was eager to find a job after I left my old company but then I was on the verge of unlucky moments at that time but nevertheless its worth it now. I am very happy with my full time job and 2 part time jobs.. hehe
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
@joygracia now that you have the job you want, the time is not boring anymore am glad that things worked out your way!
am glad that things worked out your way!
@skysnap (20153)
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30 Sep 15
Do something productive. If you have goal in life then there is no free time. Add money into that goal and you are never free :P
I think your approach of learning something new defeinitely helps. I have done that and it is helping me for sure. I learned a lot of good stuff along the line.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
good advice @skysnap the thing is, I don't work yet, so when I will there will be no free time, that I know. But now 
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Yes we should just keep learning.....there's the whole world for us to know
the thing is, I don't work yet, so when I will there will be no free time, that I know. But now .....
Yes we should just keep learning.....there's the whole world for us to know
@ajay09 (27)
• Jammu, India
2 Oct 15
i used to do some freelancing work in my free time. It gives me some cash and happiness hahaha
@ajay09 (27)
• Jammu, India
2 Oct 15
@ria1606roy i used to create some softwares and web applications. i also creates websites for my clients. Its my professional work dear. because i am a Computer engineer :)
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
you can check
www.edx.org
www.coursera.org
These are the top MOOC sites.
@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
I think we should practice the word "focus". I have that kind of problem too, because of so many things coming inside my mind i forgot to do the other things.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
3 Oct 15
yes you are correct. Focus is essential to concentrate on any work you want to do. And that can put in our mind a list of things needed to be done.
@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
@ria1606roy correct! Listing is very effective.
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