One of the personality traits that I inherited from my Dad is – I can’t stay idle. It takes herculean effort for me to sit at one place and do nothing. I am always upto something. Like a machine. I even tried meditating once, but as the fate may be, in my mind I could see words being typed, about a story I had planned to write. {facepalm}
If you are bored and looking for some new hobby, here’s a list of my 12 most favorite fun activities. I hope you find something of your liking.
1) Travel Photography
Travel-bug bit me when I was little. Dad had a transferable job, so I got to live in different parts of India. I never fail to brag about the fact that I have changed 9 schools (no I wasn’t kicked out 😛 ) Today I enjoy being a travel blogger and photographer.This Twinkle Eyed Traveller loves to capture the essence of a city through words and lens. Facebook Page.
2) Paper Craft
3D Quilling and 3D Origami – It’s amazing how a piece of paper can be transformed into something so creative and beautiful. Ever tried paper quilling!! Go for it, you gonna love it.
I share my papercrafts at The Art of Folding a Paper.
3) Reading
Ebooks are for train-reading, standing-in-long-queue-reading and awkward-situation-acting-busy-reading. Paperbacks for night-reading, (killing cockroaches and showcasing handmade bookmarks) There’s always something for every occasion. 🙂
4) Writing
Whether I am kicking my own a$$ through anecdotes or publishing tear-jerking short fictions, writing is my passion. Not just digitally, but in journals and diaries too. Am I vain when I say that I love the curves of my handwriting? 😛
You can read all my work here
5) Nail Art
I am crazy about nail polish and nail art. I change them every week, a chipped nail irks me like the sound-of-sandpaper-against-the-wall. Here’s a glimpse of my Chronicles of messy nails.
6) Hiking/Bushwalking
On sunny summer weekends, along with my hubby, I love going on long coastal walks, bush walking, hiking and exploring the nature. Keeps my body fit and mind fresh.
7) Sudoku
Can’t read a newspaper without finishing the Sudoku section. It’s addictive and I do it because it makes me feel intelligent 😛 well one needs proof sometimes, you know!! 😛
8) Shape Poetry
Girl, moon, pendulum or flowers – I love arranging my poetry in the shape of the subject. They are the highlight of my poetry blog
9) Dancing
It’s been a long long time since I have been up on stage, but the passion never dies. Ever since I saw the Nagada song, I am dying to master those steps. Not to forget that it’s an awesome workout too.
10) Zentangle
This is a fairly new hobby which I am working on after being inspired by Kathy and Laurel‘s beautiful creations. Here’s two of my messed up doodles.
11) Workout
I am a lazy foodie, who constantly needs a nudge – like a new dress that no longer fits, to make run around the park like a crazy-woman-with-a-mission. I love working out in the confines of my living room, mixing youtube videos of Jillian and some power workouts.
12) Cooking
I am a disaster-maker in the kitchen, but unfortunately, that never stopped me!! I even started baking recently, which by the way is no good 😛 But I can dish out a delicious egg curry and creamy white pasta 😀
Wow!!! such amazing talents you have, Princess! 🙂
Loved this post 😀
Thank you so much Roh 😀
Ok, I am officially jealous. 😉 That is an awesome list. I love your work. So much multitasking and multi talented.
I am requesting you for a guest post too. A letter with the details shall follow.
Amazing list. All I have done is think about doing the tangles… need some action.
I am so glad you asked 🙂 Will be writing one this weekend 😀 thank you so much 🙂
You are multifaceted. Keep it up.
Thank you so much Janaki
Wow! You are so talented! 🙂
I am still learning 🙂
thanks a lot Preeti
Finally a list 🙂
Believe it or not, my favourite passtime is counting your hobbies!!!
hahaha this is all I got 😛 thank you so much 😀
haha loved the list..you are quite a girl Rajlakshmi… I hate cooking but love eating! and I'm a reluctant traveler which includes going out of the home..Also I'm miles away from craft and all 🙂
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I too love eating … specially when someone cooks for me 😀
thanks for writing in
Loved the list. Could relate to most of the activities. Great going. 🙂
Thank you for writing in 😀
The activities are truly fun! Nice list, Rajlakshmi 🙂
Am yet to try Zentangle. Had seen them in Kathy's Blog.
Your maiden attempts are creative! Go for it 🙂
thank you … I am still learning them. It needs so much patience 🙂