Hobbies are the best!
Hobbies allow us all to play and have fun. Hobbies encourage us to make things, get out into the world and try new things, move and exercise, and learn new skills. Maybe, most importantly, they connect us with people who enjoy the same things we do and help us build community— because it can be hard for adults to make friends!
At the very least, having hobbies will make you more interesting at cocktail parties. Feeling inspired? Read on.
From Trash to Treasure
In a pinch to fill my first apartment in college, I took a chance on a trash pile find. I taught myself how to refinish furniture by sanding it down, giving it some fresh paint, and a whole lot of love. Refurbishing furniture is not only sustainable, but it is my creative outlet and my favorite hobby.
Sewing For Sustainability
As the world grappled with the challenges of the pandemic, I found some purpose in an unexpected place: sewing. What began as a simple desire to contribute to the community by making masks soon evolved into a passion for sewing and upcycling clothes, transforming both my wardrobe and my creative outlet.