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What is a hobby and whats essential to life?

TheCatWoman

Following on from Pinkchocolate's hobbies thread, I looked at so many of the hobbies people list and reading comes pretty high on the list for many, I couldn't live without books and reading, they're an essential part of my life.

So when does a hobby become essential and is it still a hobby?

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  • That is an interesting question. I spend some of my time repairing and mending things. My Mum taught me to darn and sew on patches. I will tend to work out if things can be repaired in a way that is not obvious before discarding something. I also like to recycle items where possible. I have made curtains, but this depends on the size and whether I have room to make them. When I have made curtains it means I get a pattern I like and the exact drop I want. I used to do a lot more cooking than I do now as I lack the energy. I guess these could be considered essential, but could also be enjoyable.

    Some people do a job they enjoy, perhaps related to wildlife or creative, but they get paid for it so couldn't be described as a hobby.

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  • That is an interesting question. I spend some of my time repairing and mending things. My Mum taught me to darn and sew on patches. I will tend to work out if things can be repaired in a way that is not obvious before discarding something. I also like to recycle items where possible. I have made curtains, but this depends on the size and whether I have room to make them. When I have made curtains it means I get a pattern I like and the exact drop I want. I used to do a lot more cooking than I do now as I lack the energy. I guess these could be considered essential, but could also be enjoyable.

    Some people do a job they enjoy, perhaps related to wildlife or creative, but they get paid for it so couldn't be described as a hobby.

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