What's your special interest?

I've noticed there a lot of posts on this forum about making friends and finding others who share an interest, so I thought I'd start a thread where people could talk about the stuff that really interests them and maybe connect with others who feel the same about that topic. I hope that's okay, and I'm sorry if a thread like this already exists and I missed it.

I know I have several interests which I get VERY excited about and would love to find others to geek out with on - as it can feel really lonely to not have people who share the same passion or get excited about the same things. But I also love listening to people talk about things that they're really passionate about too, so I would genuinely love to hear about everyone special interests too.

I find it really hard to make friends and am always cautious about talking about the things that really interest me, after years of being told that I'm weird/creepy/boring for getting obsessed with stuff that I like. But that's just me, and if I get passionate about something then I can't help but  focus on it. And that makes sense to me. Why wouldn't someone focus on something that makes them happy? 

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  • Hi! My special interest is plants, mainly houseplants at the moment but I discovered growing fruit & vegetables this year and it's been amazing! I have a little over 70 houseplants but they're not doing much as they slow down growth in the winter.

    I received a candle making kit for Christmas so I'm currently researching the best ingredients, methods etc. and about to enter testing stages to open a small business (hopefully)

  • The business idea sounds exciting. What got you interested in candle making? Have you done it before?

    I love house plants but really don't have a great success rate with them. I got a terrarium kit for Christmas, which I'm keen to have a go with though. 

  • I actually received a kit as a gift! I made my first batch of candles today and I’m unsure of business opportunities though. I decided to do scented candles but the smells are so overwhelming which I’m struggling to deal with and only managed to make two. 
    I had killed so many before I developed a real passion for them, I’ve always wanted to try a terrarium kit, they look so cute

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  • I actually received a kit as a gift! I made my first batch of candles today and I’m unsure of business opportunities though. I decided to do scented candles but the smells are so overwhelming which I’m struggling to deal with and only managed to make two. 
    I had killed so many before I developed a real passion for them, I’ve always wanted to try a terrarium kit, they look so cute

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