Question:
Calling all suggestions for hobbies, activities, and other things to do?

Hi! I know a lot of us have issues with food, and one of the problems some people (including me) have post-op is finding something other than food to occupy our time/hands/mind. I lack creativity, so it is hard for me (and maybe others) to think of new things to do, so I would love to hear suggestions from others of things you have tried, would like to try, classes you've taken, things you find relaxing, etc. I will start the list --> some things people have suggested are: exercise, scrapbooking, crocheting, sewing, reading, taking a photography class. Any other suggestions?    — ads2e (posted on April 21, 2009)

April 22, 2009
Sounds like those are all good suggestions. There are always plenty of volunteer opportunities in the community or church. Something that I may eventually look into is s program called "Cuddle Babies" where they are looking for volunteers to rock babies at several area hospitals. There is usually something going on with the park or library district. You may even try to think of things that you have always wanted to try - you may suprise your yourself!!
   — AuntPamcakes4six

April 22, 2009
I am an avid reader, and like to read specific "series" authors, beginning with the first book of the series. I can disappear for days at a time in a book. I order them from my library. I also like to bead, and have made several really beautiful coordinating bracelets for my medic alert tag. I put together puzzles - the really hard ones - and I play computer "brain games." This is all in addition to getting the house in shape and clean, and taking care of 4 fur-babies (my cats).
   — Erica Alikchihoo

April 22, 2009
Take a dance class, I love writing short stories or poetry, go walking, writing songs, creating plant hangers, reading, painting class, cake decorating class, gardening, home improvements, 3D puzzles, tweaking my favorite recipes like noodleless lasangna, and spaghetti squash with meatballs(yeah I know that's food), dancing with my dog, running with my dog, helping my mother to learn to read, helping my sister to learn to concentrate and comprehend. Helping others is always good. Little self projects: Hair, nails, toes, skin, etc...
   — sandtay36