leisure time...

[deleted382095]

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what do you guys do for fun as a nontrad applicant? I recently decided to quit playing video games (i.e. World of Warcraft, Diablo 3) because I thought I should do something more, adult-like... maybe I'll start training for a triathlon or learning how to cook Asian food..hmm

 

[ShoTyme]

Learning to cook Asian food is a good idea. I love Asian food. Even though I live with a chef, I do the Asian food cooking in the house. It's easy and healthy (mostly). I am going to try to get back into working out as I know it helps with my stamina, which I need for MCAT prep. Getting rid of the video games is definitely a good idea.

 

[Only Zool]

what do you guys do for fun as a nontrad applicant? I recently decided to quit playing video games (i.e. World of Warcraft, Diablo 3) because I thought I should do something more, adult-like... maybe I'll start training for a triathlon or learning how to cook Asian food..hmm

I used to do 5ks, but I tore my meniscus and had to have surgery. I haven't been released to run yet, so in the meantime...I play a lot of Black Ops with my husband. We also have 2 kids, and my oldest plays softball, so that keeps me pretty busy. I also read. A lot. That's probably my favorite. 😍

 

[QofQuimica]

I also read. A lot. That's probably my favorite. 😍

Likewise. 👍

And another hobby is to surf SDN. Natch. 😉

 

[Chip N Sawbones]

I just bought a fixer-upper house that I'll be fixing up over the summer. Between that, studying for an MCAT retake, and doing secondaries, I think my leisure time is pretty well accounted for.

 

[Cinclus]

I've been spending a bunch of quality time with my guitars lately. I had gotten a bit rusty during the tail end of grad school, so it's nice to feel well-oiled and practiced again. Oh, and callused once again. 🙂

 

[johnnyscans]

Reading, cycling, gym, guitar, specific video games at night if there's nothing else to do.

When class is in session video games and reading get moved to the back burner.

 

[deleted382095]

I literally just googled "hobbies for men"...and found this website http://artofmanliness.com/2010/01/06/45-manly-hobbies/2/ LOL

I would like to learn how to speak Spanish fluently, cook authentic Asian food, build small wooden furniture, have <5% body fat. 😎

 

[ShoTyme]

I literally just googled "hobbies for men"...and found this website http://artofmanliness.com/2010/01/06/45-manly-hobbies/2/ LOL

I would like to learn how to speak Spanish fluently, cook authentic Asian food, build small wooden furniture, have <5% body fat. 😎

You just described me at 18... unfortunately I'm now 35. Only the cooking
Asian food still applies 🙁

 

[deleted382095]

You just described me at 18... unfortunately I'm now 35. Only the cooking
Asian food still applies 🙁

What? It's never too late to learn a new language (a good way to avoid Alzheimer's disease).

 

[CopToEM]

Little League games. Little League tournaments. All Stars games. All Stars tournaments. Travelling league games. Travelling league tournaments. Beer.

That's all I got!

 

[realmeaning]

I've been trying to distinguish between activities that are 'mindless' and ones that are truly rejuvenating. My secret penchant for America's Next Top Model fits into the former, while going for a run, hike, or reading a novel goes into the latter. I have to force myself to exercise so I don't really think of it as 'fun,' but the rewards are enormous.