So since this seems to be something a lot of us need when getting sober, I found this website and thought I’d share
http://www.discoverahobby.com/
What new hobbies have you picked up??
Crocheting
Gardening
Wire wrapping
Essential Oils
Writing
and addicted to reading
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I really want to get into essential oils, I just got a book. Tried gardening and discovered that rather than a green thumb, I have a black one. I’d love to just be able to have a small herb garden! What is wire wrapping? Sounds interesting 
I bought a Birding book and a small lap loom for weaving when I was rip-roaring drunk one night on Amazon.
They both collected dust until I get sober and I’m really enjoying these hobbies as they’re cathartic (literally just watching for birds) AND busy work (weaving keeps my mind and hands busy)…
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Succulents are pretty damn hard to kill and are absolutely beautiful plants. I have many and they bring me great joy :).
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Wowww so beautiful!!!
hahaha yes, very hard to kill.
Thats my inspiration, I can’t take credit for it… working on it though!
@SmirnoffSiren - great site thanks.
It’s not so much a hobby, but been making an effort to cook a wider variety of foods. In the past, I would make a handful of dishes, and try an occasional recipe, or just grill stuff. The whole thing was intimidating. About two months ago I signed up for “HelloFresh” meal kit delivery, and It’s been a big success! We enjoy the meals, and I’m learning to prep and cook different things. It is a bit pricey, about $9-$10 a dish, but I spend less shopping, and NOT buying vodka anymore funds the rest!
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I am so adding rock hunting to my list 
love it!!!
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Finally finishing stripping the table and chairs. Got dremel tools today. Reading a lot I have a serious relationship with ordering off amazon. And hanging out with friends I haven’t seen in forever. Repairing and building friendships. And cleaning I’ve cleaned out every closet in the house.
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Looking for sea glass, reading, and enjoying and actually looking forward to self care (face masks, paint nails) etc.
Naps. I love naps.
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I’m getting back into baking. It’s a bit expensive if you get fancy with it but the result is always delicious and I put a smile on everyone’s face…double the satisfaction. I recently just bought a cake book called Layered which I recommend, I’m going out of my comfort zone with layer cakes but they are all beautiful and delicious so far. On that note, I’m also getting into exercise 
weight training specifically and yoga here and there.
Reading is also something I have time for now! Exploring the bookstore is a lot of fun!
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This may sound stupid but im rediscovering my love of videogames. Before i got sober i didnt have the patience and would just drink and watch the same youtube videos over and over.
Looking in to starting crossfit and/or martial arts( boxing, brazilian jiu-jitsu, ect.)
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That is gorgeous! Did you make that?
I’ve been doing Pilates and am about to leave for an instructor training course so I can teach it. When I get back, I want to use my newly developed strength to start taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. I am loving the way physical strength and agility makes me feel. Now, I want to add the skill of self-defence.
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No, it’s just an example… but I’m learning 
Oh ok. Oops. You’ll have it sussed in no time! 
I don’t have any new hobbies yet but I’m trying to learn guitar and I’m going to take a drawing class in the spring. But these are all still in the feel it out stages…
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