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Posted 8/27/2013 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
On the not so good days when you're stuck at home, what do you guys do? I tend to just go online a lot, watch movies and play guitar. But I soon get bored.
Posted 8/27/2013 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
hw !
Posted 8/27/2013 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
I play computer games (adventure hidden object), go on the Internet or watch movies on Netflix.
Posted 8/27/2013 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
I'm a homebody so, if I'm alone I play computer games or read. I'm definitely an anomaly since I could stay entertained for days without 'going out.' It is nice to feel good and be able to jog/swim/workout too though.
Posted 8/27/2013 7:56 PM (GMT 0)
Watch movies and cuddle with the pooch!
Posted 8/27/2013 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
Watching tv, movies, cuddling with my dog, and playing with my pet chicken(tiny bantam hen no bigger than a small dove). Internet! I can spend hours on the internet(when I can sit upright).

I also have a sun room full of houseplants. Again not much to keep me busy and sometimes I'm too sick to remember to water them often enough for their tastes.

In late March I learned how to make bracelets then was hospitalized in early April for 8 days. When I got out I couldn't do anything but sleep. Eventually I got bored and decided to set my tiny 10 gallon fish tank back up, but instead of plants and race specimens, I bought a goldfish...I have 2 now. There's not much care there so I decided to take that lesson in bracelet making and turned it into a hobby. The hobby got pricy so I started selling them online. I've managed to make back my costs so far which is what I wanted. I still make bracelets when I can tolerate sitting upright. I love to shop for the supplies too. So far it's keeping me busy.
Posted 8/29/2013 9:23 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I always love playing with my dogs, though they can be a bit rough sometimes cos they're still young-ish. Plus apparently it helps lower stress levels. Though I wouldn't want any more pets (fish or otherwise) as more responsibility and cost.

I checked with my GP yesterday to see if I can workout cos I'm a bit down that I've lost a lot of muscle mass from a few years ago - my girlfriend is stronger than me :/ So while I'm still not that heavy, I have a lot of 'puppy' fat even though I'm 24. So I'll try n start that alongside a high protein, low carb diet. Anyone know if this diet works well with the UC?
Posted 8/29/2013 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
I golf!!! Love it!
Posted 8/30/2013 2:15 AM (GMT 0)
couponing. easy to do sitting.
Posted 8/30/2013 4:58 AM (GMT 0)
My wife and I bought out first home this year and we have a 4-month old so yea, what's a hobby?

Haha, I usually just try to do stuff around the house to stay busy or if I'm having a really crapty day (pun intended) I do a ton of reading online involving news, recent studies on UC, these forums or general planning/reading reviews on stuff for my next home project. Currently, it's the build up of the man cave!
Posted 8/30/2013 5:15 AM (GMT 0)
i'm assuming the first addition would be a mantrine :-)

Post Edited (soystud) : 8/31/2013 2:31:05 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/30/2013 5:28 AM (GMT 0)
I spend a lot of time on the computer. I like the adventure games and I'm working on a family tree, which is really teaching me a lot of little historical factoids. I also read and spoil my dogs.
Posted 8/30/2013 6:46 AM (GMT 0)
Video games (pretty much anything on every platform, I feel like this is pretty much going to be a lifelong hobby for me), browsing the Internet, watching the occasional movie or TV show.

Nothing too exciting.

And I can really relate to what Levi said. I love my alone time and can entertain myself really well and be pretty content even without going out or talking/hanging out with people.
Posted 8/30/2013 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
My hobby as you might guess, is literature searching to cure this dam disease.

Might also take up lacto fermenting veggies, I also like to make real sourdough bread.
Old Mike

Posted 8/31/2013 6:32 PM (GMT 0)

Adventureuc said...
couponing. easy to do sitting.


Couponing? What's that? Also, how are you able to be on no pills and...well, survive?
Posted 8/31/2013 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Currently researching vintage GMC motorhomes and working on plans for a Patrol box / mobile kitchen for my Subaru Outback.

I wish I was racing or actually building something, but I've been too worn out after work to really get much done.
Posted 8/31/2013 6:40 PM (GMT 0)

Tornado6 said...
I wish I was racing or actually building something, but I've been too worn out after work to really get much done.

I know the feeling. When I'm in a flare, I don't even leave the house. I should've finished university by now, have a job etc., but there you go. It's so annoying that so far only high doses of steroids work and on lower doses (currently on budesonide) I come in and out of flares. I dunno if it's stress or just bad luck.
Posted 8/31/2013 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats Rabbit!

Everyone is doing something and I think that is great!
Posted 9/1/2013 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
draw, sew, make jewelry, toilet text
Posted 9/1/2013 4:26 AM (GMT 0)
Laundry, make meals, pay bills, care for my dog, read, Internet, some TV, take a nap (my favorite hobby)...

And if I am ever bored I'm glad to know it because it's telling me I am free to do whatever I want!!! How great is that?!?!?
Posted 9/24/2013 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
My favourite hobby is manipulating my photos in Photoshop. Hours, days and if I let it happen, weeks could go by and I wouldn't care. As long as I have enough photos on hand, I'm happy.
Posted 9/25/2013 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
If I am having a good day I play with my dolls! I have a collection of mostly antique dolls I made all their costumes & they do need care.
And of course cooking , cleaning etc.
And most of all taking care of my hubby of 61 years! He takes care of me when I get what we call the runs!!!!
Posted 9/29/2013 4:16 AM (GMT 0)
I had to give up Cyclocross and Mountain Bike racing- it seemed to send me into a flare- back to riding at least once a week again though.

When I feel kinda crapty I go sailing instead- the boat has a head and I can tie off the helm as long as the boat is in open water. Its really not that much work once the sails are set : ) Last summer when I had a major flare I cruised the San Juan's and Gulf Islands with the fam and single handed many days.

When things get really bad I sit home and read - mostly news and feature stuff- and spend too much on Amazon Prime of course.
Posted 9/29/2013 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
I'm getting back into running. I missed it while I was sick! Before I was sick, I was recovering from calf surgery (condition was preventing me from running), so it's been years since I've been able to run regularly! Grad school is making it pretty hard, though.

My fiance and I like watching TV together. We're steadily making our way through our favorite shows that we're sharing with each other. Currently alternating Frasier with Supernatural.

Playing with my hilariously adorable parakeet :)
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