So what hobbies have you abandoned?

[Rman]

Hobbies come and go.  Factors like time, money, or even interest can influence you in abandoning a hobby. In my life I've abandoned a good number of hobbies.

Basketball: (Watching, not playing) I was a big fan during the Jordan years.  NBC NBA theme FTW.  I was not a bandwagon Bulls fan but a Knicks fan.  I loved Oakley, Starks, and Ewing.  The Knicks/Bulls match ups were epic, even though the Bulls owned the Knicks.  I still watch the Finals, but I don't think I would consider that commitment.  I also got tired of the MJ wannabees.

Drawing and Painting:   I majored in Painting in college--what a mistake--and enjoyed drawing as kid and through my teen years.  However, these days I'm more of a consumer of art than a producer.  I still enjoy going to art shows and galleries, but I don't even doodle.  I just lost interest.

Video Games: I stopped playing games during my sophomore year in college.  I have no regrets and while I missed the majority of the Dreamcast/PS2/Xbox/GCN generation I had a blast in college.  I "returned" to gaming two years ago and I will try to take a hiatus in the summer.

[Smooth Groove]

I've watched much less basketball on TV in the last few years.  I still go watch a few games live and keep track of what's going on but most games are just not that entertaining nowadays. 

I definitely prefer the basketball of the 80s and 90s. 

[Grecco]

Heroclix and MTG.

[Tauntaun]

Video games for me have been slowly trickling away as I am focusing more and more on music.  I just don't have the time for both. 

[Powerslave]

Drawing and videogames for me too

[Rman]

I thought you said you're getting a PS3, Powerslave.

[Tauntaun]

It sucks I feel my FPS skills slipping, I WAS SO ON FIYAH TOO!  I still got it but I don't have the time to perfect it like I used to.  I'm losing my mojo.   

[Powerslave]

umm, I mean I reduced my gaming time by 98%


I still game once every 2 months or so

and I think I'm getting the MGS4 pack.

[Mupepe]

basketball, cars, building model cars, reading (getting back into it).

[Smooth Groove]

It sucks I feel my FPS skills slipping, I WAS SO ON FIYAH TOO!  I still got it but I don't have the time to perfect it like I used to.  I'm losing my mojo.   

How's the new PC coming along?  Let's play TF2 when it's finished. 

[ShogunOfFear]

Gaming for the most part, I used to play nightly, but now only on the weekends.  I just feel so tired now when I get off work, maybe a little age is kicking in.  Sigh.

[Madrun Badrun]

Drawing and Lego.  God I miss LEGO.

[Powerslave]

I miss playing outside from morning till nights as well.

[Tauntaun]

It sucks I feel my FPS skills slipping, I WAS SO ON FIYAH TOO!  I still got it but I don't have the time to perfect it like I used to.  I'm losing my mojo.   

How's the new PC coming along?  Let's play TF2 when it's finished. 

Waiting for my gobment monay!    I'll def PM you when I get it so I can make sure everything I get is slimy tasty.     We could play TF2 now, I'll reinstall it tonight.  I think my Steam tag is SlinkyT82 I'll PM you what it is later.    I was diesel with the snipe.

Edit: ^ that reads like a monkey wrote it.   Referring to my own post that is.

[lordmaji]

Does it count if you do a hobby, then quit, then do it later, then quit, etc?

[tiesto]

Baseball Cards - Used to be a big collector of these in 4th to 6th grade... rode my bike to the baseball card shop at the corner every few days, spent my allowance on cards and price guides, etc... still have a few cards that are worth money, sitting in my basement.

Anime - Used to attend the anime club meetings at my college, and have bought a few series that I've tried to get into... but never got around to watching them, or lost interest after a few episodes. I really like Miyazaki movies though.

Drawing - Did a LOT of sketching, usually when I was bored in class, would draw anime and skylines and even earlier when I was little, drew video game maps and came up with video game ideas based on my friends. Of course, being done with grad school leaves me with hardly any time to sit down and draw.

Game development - This is something I spent a lot of time doing, making games in ZZT and MegaZeux, 2 ANSI/textmode graphics based game creation utilities, and RPG Maker. ZZT is famous for being Tim Sweeney's (the founder of Epic and creator of the Unreal Engine), first game. I finished my magnum opus for MegaZeux a few months ago, and aside from some small stuff here and there (they have "day of Zeux" competitions twice a year, where you have a day to make a game out of either of 2 topics), I don't see myself making much in it anymore.

Reading - I was much more of an active reader when I was little, specifically fantasy genre. I read a lot of Piers Anthony, I know that is pretty LOL around here but oh well, when I was in 7th grade, it was a fun read. Lately the books I have been mostly into are alternate history fiction, nonfiction, or self-help/guide type stuff (i.e. The Game and PUA material).

I still like video games a lot though. Lately the things I've been getting more into are - hanging out and trying to meet girls, dating, mountainbiking, weightlifting/gym, spending time outdoors, and DJing.

[Tauntaun]

Does it count if you do a hobby, then quit, then do it later, then quit, etc?

JOing? 

[Powerslave]

Does it count if you do a hobby, then quit, then do it later, then quit, etc?

but do you actively decide you're quitting?

[Smooth Groove]

Does it count if you do a hobby, then quit, then do it later, then quit, etc?

JOing? 

That's an essential part of life, not a hobby. 

[Rman]

Does it count if you do a hobby, then quit, then do it later, then quit, etc?

Yeah.  Why not?  I included gaming, which I started up again two years ago.

[Don Flamenco]

Action figures-- yeah...umm, stopped collecting when I was 14.

Hiking/camping/backpacking-- very time consuming + I've been out of shape for the past 4 years or so.  I've been working out lately, so maybe I'll get back into it.

Smoking weed/drugs in general-- it took its toll and I don't feel like being a lazy shit any more. plus, the whole culture around weed these days is kinda sad and I'd rather not be associated with it.

 

[Eric P]

djing

music creation of any sort

[Don Flamenco]

djing

music creation of any sort

shit, I forgot about that...I used to be a "musician."  played drums and guitar.  Maybe when I get my own place further down the line, I'll pick up the drums again.

[Robo]

Exercising.  And in order to maintain balance, eating.

[CurseoftheGods]

Exercising.  And in order to maintain balance, eating.

Same here.

I am not overweight, though. However, I think it's going to catch up eventually. :'(

[FlameOfCallandor]

Leatherworking

Model Railroads

[lordmaji]

I should quit gaming.  I've greatly reduced my playing over the past few years, but I feel like it's a hobby I should retire altogether sometimes.  Instead, I've pretty much given up on reading.

I also haven't watched a full NHL game since the lockout.  I'll tune in for random periods of random games, but I have more fun following box scores and stats than watching the sport anymore.  It just feels too...I dunno, slow?  Nah, not "slow", but it's become almost as unbearable as watching soccer (another sport I used to like). 

I would still play magic the gathering if I had people around here that I knew that played.  I feel too uncomfortable going to the local card shops and playing with strangers.

Browsing GAF.  This was a huge time waster.  I asked for a 2 month ban and have probably spent less than 2 hours browsing that forum since.  Some of that time has been moved over here, but it's definitely freed up a few hours a week for me.

World of Warcraft.  Thank god.

You've been playing this! You're ass has been teaching me! Also, there was a few good cards in that box. Also, you're not going to watch any of the Detroit/Colorado game?

[Mupepe]

I saw a fist fight of D&D at a local comic book shop.  It was awesome

[Tauntaun]

I saw a fist fight of D&D at a local comic book shop.  It was awesome

D&D?  Some nerds slapping each other amirte?  Did you see -50 signs rise above their heads when they got attacked? 

[lordmaji]

Mining, Blacksmithing.

LM, we played this week for a little bit.  If you get deeper into the game, cool.  I imagine you'll stop playing within a few weeks months or at the least we won't get to play much anyhow.

I'm enjoying it now. It's fun, I'm excited to buy a few more boosters and a couple more decks. I need more Lands.

You may be right, but right now It's a lot of fun. I blame my quiting of things on my bipolar disorder. I'll have to teach my brats how to play when they get a bit older. KD wants to learn.

[Tauntaun]

Leatherworking

Model Railroads

[Madrun Badrun]

 

[Laramie]

GAF.  I didn't even bother clearing my cache when I got banned again.  I still spend a ton of time here and on SA though.

Reading.  I used to read a ton but the past few months have been way too hectic.  I'd often rather listen to music or watch some curb or grind a little before bed than pick up my book.  That should change in the summer but I've been so busy with school I need some more instant gratification.

Music.  I don't even care about new bands anymore and I think it's Vampire Weekend's fault.  Now I just rotate Bowie, Morrissey and the Kinks all day.

Not Masturbating.  So glad I missed the thread.  I'm living the dream three times a day!

Edit: Didn't even take my guitar to school.  I also think I may have strung it too tightly.  Oh well.

[Rman]

Not Masturbating.  So glad I missed the thread.  I'm living the dream three times a day!

I said, "Wow"

[Madrun Badrun]

Not Masturbating.  So glad I missed the thread.  I'm living the dream three times a day!

I said, "Wow"

That's nothing, just ask PD.   

[Laramie]

Not Masturbating.  So glad I missed the thread.  I'm living the dream three times a day!

I said, "Wow"

I said "ow"...   

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three times a day!

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[Mupepe]

three times a day everyday?  that's a bit much.  i could keep that up for maybe a few days

[Laramie]

three times a day everyday?  that's a bit much.  i could keep that up for maybe a few days

I can keep it up all the time.

[Tauntaun]

three times a day everyday?  that's a bit much.  i could keep that up for maybe a few days

I can keep it up all the time.

[Eric P]

three times a day everyday?  that's a bit much.  i could keep that up for maybe a few days

I can keep it up all the time.

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RED ROCKET

[Tauntaun]

^

[Mr. Gundam]

Comics -- I stopped reading them after 8th grade (1994). No real reason why, I just lost interest.

Collectible Card Games -- I stopped playing Magic and the Star Wars CCG when I started 10th grade (1996). I also got a girlfriend around this time, which took up all the time I spent playing card games.

Star Wars -- I was a huge Star Wars nerd, and this part of my persona pops up every once in a while, and freaks out my wife.  But, when I got to college in the fall of 1999, the obsession stopped. I still camped out for midnight Episode II and III tickets, but I stopped buying the toys, reading the books, and posting on SW message boards. I also didn't renew my SW fan club membership around this time.

Smashing Pumpkins -- From 1991 to 2000, I put Diablos to shame. I was the ultimate SP fanboy. But then, the band broke up. The new version of the band just doesn't do it for me.

[Eric P]

Collectible Card Games -- I stopped playing Magic and the Star Wars CCG when I started 10th grade (1996). I also got a girlfriend around this time, which took up all the time I spent playing card games.

my parents recently moved back to virginia.  in the move they found that i had stored a ton of CCGs at their place and they brought them back for me.  Netrunner, Battletech, Rage, Changeling, MtG.  None of my Star Wars though.  I guess I'd gotten rid of those much earlier.

[FlameOfCallandor]

I used to be the biggest star wars ned ever. I saw episode 1 three times the first day it came out. Never again. Fucking prequels.

[Eric P]

i tossed them

i can't stand trading card games anymore because it's more about money than it is about skill

[Tauntaun]

I like this thread.  +1 Rman. 

[Robo]

I've unintentionally abandoned sex and dating.  :'(

[Mr. Gundam]

i tossed them

i can't stand trading card games anymore because it's more about money than it is about skill

I found my decks the other weekend while going through my parents' attic. I have a friend who still plays, so I gave them to him. I had lots of early cards (Alpha, Beta, Arabian Nights, Legends, etc.), he was thrilled.

[Eric P]

yeah i bet!

man i was such a TCG nerd.

[BlackMage]

Golf, and guitar. I just don't have time.

[lordmaji]

i tossed them

i can't stand trading card games anymore because it's more about money than it is about skill

I found my decks the other weekend while going through my parents' attic. I have a friend who still plays, so I gave them to him. I had lots of early cards (Alpha, Beta, Arabian Nights, Legends, etc.), he was thrilled.

oh shit! you lost a lot of potential $$$.

[Bloodwake]

So many:

Baseball/basketball cards and Magic: the Gathering: Basketball/baseball card collecting slacked off whenever the asshole jocks decided to be pricks. Magic ended when I graduated high school. I had a lot of cards stolen as well.

Anime: I got into it through Toonami and really started to like Trigun and Cowboy Bebop, but it was really hard for me to enjoy anime due to the horrible voice acting. I'm definitely an advocate of subs not dubs, that's for sure.

D&D: I would play now, but no one really has the time to. So fun.

Church: the people suck. End of story here. Go read my other church hating rants.

PC Gaming: I can't afford to build a PC every two years. Console gaming, even with the PS3 costing through the roof at some point, is still much cheaper and has a larger variety of games. I DO like PC gaming though.

Pro Wrestling: I really don't watch pro wrestling that much any more, I just read the reports online and laugh at how shitty it has become.

Sports in general: I've pretty much just lost interest in all sports. I suck at most of them except for being able to serve decently at beach volleyball.

[jiji]

Playing the violin/viola, after high school - basically, there was nobody around to force me to do it, and I don't get enough pleasure out of doing it on my own to keep in practice.

Same goes for sports: there was nobody to keep me playing them after I was out of little league and highschool football (I mean, standing on the sidelines until the last 30 seconds of the game).

M:TG, after ninth grade - I didn't know anybody who played anymore.

Star Wars, after The Phantom Menace

Star Trek, with Voyager

Comics and baseball cards, when I was still a young'un

I have a few on-and-off hobbies that I've had since I was young, like model kits and game development. I can see myself dropping model-building completely, though.  I don't want to spend so much time on something that requires so little creative input from me (just like video games!).

[Robo]

I don't know what it is about people stealing baseball cards.  I had people steal baseball cards from me that didn't even collect the fucking things.  I had plenty of other, more valuable things to steal -- why must they take my Bo Jackson rookie cards!?

[Bloodwake]

I don't know what it is about people stealing baseball cards.  I had people steal baseball cards from me that didn't even collect the fucking things.  I had plenty of other, more valuable things to steal -- why must they take my Bo Jackson rookie cards!?

Yeah, really. When they stole my magic cards, I had my DS AND my PSP on me.

Dumbasses.

[hyp]

wouldn't say i've abandoned, but i've been sorely lacking inspiration to make music.  additionally, i used to be a big collector of vinyl, but that shit just takes up space these days.

i've definitely been cutting down on my gaming time as well.   can't believe how much money i'm saving. 

[Van Cruncheon]

drawing and writing. child-rearing takes too much time.

[jiji]

Getting into photography (as well as having more freelance work, and doing a small gamedev project last year) have seriously decreased the amount of time and money I spend on gaming.  It's kinda nice.

[Mr. Gundam]

i tossed them

i can't stand trading card games anymore because it's more about money than it is about skill

I found my decks the other weekend while going through my parents' attic. I have a friend who still plays, so I gave them to him. I had lots of early cards (Alpha, Beta, Arabian Nights, Legends, etc.), he was thrilled.

oh shit! you lost a lot of potential $$$.

Oh, I know. I just didn't care enough to sell them. They went to a good home, my friend LOVES the cards.

Oh yeah, I had other hobbies I've abandoned.

Baseball -- I played baseball from kindergarten to my senior year of high school, but I didn't even think about turning out for my college team. I still obsess over the sport, but I haven't actually played it in almost ten years now.

Baseball cards -- I collected cards from like second grade to eighth grade. Like a lot of things, you just grow out of it. I still have boxes full of sets at my parents' house. My collection of every single Ken Griffey, Jr. card from 1989-1994 is at my house, though.

[xnikki118x]

I don't write like I used to. I also don't follow the NFL like I did growing up.