Hobbies, Interests, Ways to Pass the Times.

What are your hobbies? What do you do for personal fun, when you have a second outside of work, family, and other obligations? (Sleep doesn't count, sorry). I'm curious as to what people to do relieve their boredom or stress. (Hopefully you have healthier ways than eating a pint of ice cream or the like!)
When it comes to activities outside of work, I'm usually craving something to do. I read a lot, but I've become kind of picky lately at what I enjoy flipping through (I've still got to finish "Gomorrah" from my Italian amico, "American Gods" and "Anansi Boys" both by Neil Gaiman, and finish rereading "Angels and Demons" in time for the movie this summer.) I think it's gotten to the point where because I work in books everyday, all day, that it takes a lot of energy for me to actually sit and read a novel, even if I really want to give it a try. I paint (not very well), but I haven't brought out my materials since we got Oliver, just in case he wanted to see what blue tastes like. I think I can start getting back into that again now that I know he's really just a lazybones. But I like trying my hand at new things, so yesterday I ordered the book "Stitch N' Bitch" and I'm going to see what happens when I try to knit. I don't know if I'll be any good at it, but I want to at least try it just for fun. Why not? Maybe I'll surprise myself and like it. If not, at least I gave it a shot. Hopefully T is going to knit with me and give some pointers, cause I'll need all the help I can get, and this will be a fun way to hang out together outside of photography class, because I doubt we get to talk much during the lessons!
So yesterday E and I decided we needed one more thing to try and push us to take better photos. I'm trying to keep my actual photography work separate from my fun projects, so I'll most likely post this project here, or somewhere similar, as opposed to work, though we'll see how it goes!
It was her idea, naturally, and I'm just here to play the game. Each month, we'll have a list of 25 different, totally random things. In our respective cities, we have to find these items and take a unique photo and post it online (in no particular order). No prize or anything like that, it's really just a good visual challenge.

If you want to join in on the photo fun, here are the rules:

* The list below is for the month of February. Take all 25 photos by February 28.
* Avoid cliches! (Example: "something patriotic," a photo of a flag.)

* New photos only! Posting a photo you took a year ago is cheating. Honor code.

* Have fun! I know that's a cheesy and stupid rule, but don't get bored and act like this is a homework assignment. Do fun things with it! Talk to strangers! Think outside the box!

She found this list online and we'll use it as the template for all future scavenger hunts. I'll come up with the list for March, and E will come up with the list for April. If you want to come up with the list for a month after that, post a comment (first come, first serve) and be sure to include a link to your blog.

The List:
01 - Stained Glass
02 - Something Pink
03 - A Crowd
04 - Bell Tower
05 - Something Patriotic
06 - Couple Holding Hands
07 - A Quote
08 - Candid Portrait
09 - Something Blue
10 - Tombstone
11 - Dust Bunnies
12 - Eyes Only
13 - Big Truck
14 - Camera SP (Self Portrait)
15 - Water
16 - _____ on a wire
17 - Fire
18 - Church
19 - Cake
20 - Bridge
21 - Something Moving
22 - Jewelry
23 - Unusual Door
24 - Interesting Sign
25 - Toy(s)

There you have it folks. Let me know if you want to play, so that way I can check on blogs and see what creative things you find around your city. I'm excited about this project! It's going to be a lot of fun, and you should definitely participate. The more, the merrier!
LC