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Share your hyperfixations with me :)

shortstuff
over 1 year ago

I thought it might be nice to share our hobbies and interests with each other- we may find something new to try out. Here is my list:

  • Learning foreign languages- I use Duolingo for this and am currently learning 3 different languages.
  • Infodiving on wikipedia. Also, have you heard of the Wiki game where you count how many clicks on embedded links in articles it takes to get from topic A to topic B?
  • Arts and crafts- this has always had a HUGE impact on my emotional and mental wellbeing ever since I was a kid. It doesn't matter what your technical ability is. Currently I am into drawing realistically but I have also enjoyed cross-stitching and animation in the past.
  • Video games- I have a huge backlog in my Steam and Switch library- admittedly I haven't even seen the launch screen on the majority of them but I am comforted by the fact that I will always have something new to play when the 'spark' strikes. My current favourites are Dead by Daylight, Fall Guys and Euro Truck Simulator 2 (and have been for months).
  • I have a special interest in all things science-y! It was one of my favourite subjects in school. I pick up New Scientist and Science Focus magazines to keep abreast of the latest information in the scientific community. I am aiming to achieve a Bachelors of Engineering in Aeronautics and Astronautics in the future and have plans to refresh my maths skills.
  • Social media- a bit of a double edged sword. I am aware there are some intolerant and/or ignorant people out there and that social media isn't everybody's cup of tea. Personally, I am not afraid to use the 'Block' button if I find someone's posts trigger me in a negative way. On a more positive note, I have found some very supportive mental health support Facebook groups and even an adult scouting group on the site where you can earn and buy fabric merit badges!
  • Building models with Lego- I have so many sets still to build and no room in the house to store them lmao.
  • Puzzles and brainteasers- these include those in the paper and physical format. I got a set of 5 rubix-style cubes for Christmas last year. I am still trying to solve the 2x2 without instructions (no spoilers please!).
  • Adult colouring- I have amassed quite the collection of adult colouring books: even an Iron Maiden album art colouring book duo.
  • Lastly, (I saved the best until last) is listening to music. I am a huge rock and metal fan but I'm trying to branch out and find other genres of music I may have missed out on. Any suggestions would be great- I enjoy up-beat tempos with lots of instrumental layers.
Parents
  • over 1 year ago

    I feel that my own interests are extremely limited. Whilst I wouldn't describe it as a 'special interest' that causes me to become hyperfixated, I do go through phases of being an absolute couch potato and watching a lot of TV. Comedy panel shows, stand-up comedy, and sitcoms are my idea of must-see TV, along with certain dramas and psychological thrillers.

    Diamonds Diamond painting (AKA Crystal Art) is one of my hobbies/interests that I can often become hyperfixated on when I'm in the right frame of mind for arts and crafts. This replaced a decades-long love of cross-stitch.

    Diamonds Adult colouring (less often). I have a preference for colouring geometric patterns, and am a fan of Thaneeya McArdle's rather whimsical colouring books. My favourite colouring mediums are glitter gel pens, fine-point Sharpie markers, and Spectrum Noir glitter brush pens.

    Diamonds Time-Management Computer Games (less often).

    Diamonds Gardening (nowhere near as often as it should be). Preference for brightly-coloured perennials, and growing flowers from seed in propagators. Immensely satisfying if the seedlings survive long enough to be planted in my garden, despite me talking to them to encourage growth. Hey, don't judge me - it seems to work for HRH King Charles. Wink

    Diamonds Reading (not as often as I intend it to be). Mainly fiction, and something along the lines of a Rupert Fawcett cartoon book, and Giles Cartoons book.

    Diamonds Listening to music - Mainly rock/pop from the 1950s to the present day, although not averse to classical music, and music performed by military bands.

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  • over 1 year ago

    I feel that my own interests are extremely limited. Whilst I wouldn't describe it as a 'special interest' that causes me to become hyperfixated, I do go through phases of being an absolute couch potato and watching a lot of TV. Comedy panel shows, stand-up comedy, and sitcoms are my idea of must-see TV, along with certain dramas and psychological thrillers.

    Diamonds Diamond painting (AKA Crystal Art) is one of my hobbies/interests that I can often become hyperfixated on when I'm in the right frame of mind for arts and crafts. This replaced a decades-long love of cross-stitch.

    Diamonds Adult colouring (less often). I have a preference for colouring geometric patterns, and am a fan of Thaneeya McArdle's rather whimsical colouring books. My favourite colouring mediums are glitter gel pens, fine-point Sharpie markers, and Spectrum Noir glitter brush pens.

    Diamonds Time-Management Computer Games (less often).

    Diamonds Gardening (nowhere near as often as it should be). Preference for brightly-coloured perennials, and growing flowers from seed in propagators. Immensely satisfying if the seedlings survive long enough to be planted in my garden, despite me talking to them to encourage growth. Hey, don't judge me - it seems to work for HRH King Charles. Wink

    Diamonds Reading (not as often as I intend it to be). Mainly fiction, and something along the lines of a Rupert Fawcett cartoon book, and Giles Cartoons book.

    Diamonds Listening to music - Mainly rock/pop from the 1950s to the present day, although not averse to classical music, and music performed by military bands.

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