A few months ago my therapist joked I probably have multiple 'advance degrees' of my own because I deep dive into things so much. I never have written them all down... but its true I have a LOT of interests that often get me excited, driven, and passionate internally. They honestly make life worth living. I don't often speak about these but learn information for my own enjoyment. But if you want to get me talking or ask for advice I am HERE FOR IT ha! Honestly one of my favorite things is when people ask for specific advice in something I deeply know about.
My current and potential hobbies and interests:
Running
Strength Training and biomechanics + foot health
Hiking
Writing
Exploring Color in clothing, business and creating
Cats and Rabbits - Fostering and pet ownership
Seeing animals in their natural habitat
Animal facts - domesticated and wild
Sociology - how humans work - special interest topics athletics/social class/ gender/ race/ music/ money/family
Personal Finance - micro economics and money management
Simple Living - Minimalism
Sewing
Home Improvement - DIY, decor/staging, maintenance, using space efficiently, learning to use tools
Organizing - life hacks
Music
Travel - to see friends, animals in the wild or cool landscapes / oceans
Small Business scaling, efficiency and problem/project management
Historic homes
Reading - autobiography/memoir/coming of age/female POV historical novels
Nutrition - sociology of diet culture, nutrition in sports
Athletics - how the body works, sociology of athletes
Podcasts and audio books
Thrifting, vintage finds, sourcing used/second hand items
Dance! Zumba and free dancing
Autistic adult community on social media and other neurodivergent types
Child development and emotional learning
Ice Skating
Singing
Historic Window Restoration
Those last three I am currently trying to learn or take steps to learn more about. I think in general LEARNING is what I am passionate about. Learning is my career, life long. Though the topic may change these are all the ones that have stuck around or I have come back to time and time again. I love when other people feel deeply interested in their own interests as well.
I do think, neurotypical folks maybe, tend to have less hobbies but also interact with humans more. Maybe that interaction fills that need for them? I honestly am content just learning and being around others who are learning as well. Parallel Play for adults. Thats my jam. Lets all just do our thing, together, but separate, ya know?! I love being near people thats why I loved dorm living and stay in a small city instead of rural life, I just don't always want to directly interact with strangers.
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