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Kay Scarpetta · 06-18-2004, 09:16 AM

Okay, I know on this board we've had like, 300 topics about boredom, but I reeeeeeeeally need your help.

I've been here almost 3 years, I know most of you better than I know my friends... so I don't have a problem sharing. I just came back from rehab for drug/alcohol abuse. It was not fun. I never want to go back there again as long as I live. I also want to have a normal, successful life, therefore I want to stay clean and sober.

Thing is, it's the beginning of summer. Last summer, I was out everyday until dark doing my usual things. Well this summer, that's obviously no more. What I need is suggestions on how to entertain myself. I mean you could suggest the littlest thing, it doesn't matter. I'm desperate, here. It's not like I can hang out with friends, because they're all drug junkies or alcoholics. So basically, I have no friends.

It's going to be a long summer for me, guys. Help!

Kazza · 06-18-2004, 09:37 AM

Hang in there! Do you have any hobbies or something new you would like to try? You can volunteer somewhere and help out kids, teens or elderly people. You can also pick up a sport, going for a jog, a walk or the gym can help you keep your mind out of everything.

Kay Scarpetta · 06-18-2004, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by I'maDESIlover
Hang in there! Do you have any hobbies or something new you would like to try? You can volunteer somewhere and help out kids, teens or elderly people. You can also pick up a sport, going for a jog, a walk or the gym can help you keep your mind out of everything.

I really like jogging and walking, but everytime I do that, I end up running into someone or going to someone's house.

Thanks for the suggestions

PZelda · 06-18-2004, 12:50 PM

Playing video games
Watch TV
Keeping a journal (No, I don't mean your LiveJournal, I know you have one...I mean a REAL journal that you write in)
Writing poetry
Writing song lyrics
Collecting autographed pics (you can always ask me for the addresses...

)
Volunteer (see if there is a day camp going on, maybe you could jump in and be a counselor or whatever...I did that one summer)

Hmm...that's all I can think of.

Georgia's on my Mind · 06-18-2004, 01:38 PM

you could hang out with me, when im in MA with tony

Kay Scarpetta · 06-18-2004, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
you could hang out with me, when im in MA with tony

Let me know when

Kay Scarpetta · 06-18-2004, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Vicki

Volunteer (see if there is a day camp going on, maybe you could jump in and be a counselor or whatever...I did that one summer)

Yup I do that at my old middle school a few days a week. It's really fun just doing odd and end jobs. I don't get paid, but the teachers there are just worth going for lol, I'm really close to them.

webuster · 06-18-2004, 02:04 PM

Join or help out in a community theatre group- might meet new friends.

Try writing a book or short stories or a script.

Read, watch films

Get a cat or a dog if you don't have one- but keep it even when Summer's done!

Try different hobbies; Parachuting, Painting. Sell Avon.

Hollow · 06-18-2004, 02:09 PM

I kind of have the same problem, but for a different reason. frankly i hate this board but i'm addicted to it because there's really nothing else that entertains me. i watch tv and play video games and stuff but it's not enough to keep me through the day. since i came here i guess i lost interest in other things, but now i try to remember what i used to do for fun before i came here and i can't think of anything. PLEASE don't suggest volunteering, joining a club or anything else that i have to go out of my way to go to because i hate those things with a passion, as well as being with other people. so basically i'm stuck with you guys.

Sterling Holobyte · 06-18-2004, 02:24 PM

Get yourself a super8mm movie camera, or a video camera with stop-motion capability and some clay, and start making animated movies. I used to love doing that, and it takes up alot of your time.

-*Forever*- · 06-18-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by Sterling Holobyte
Get yourself a super8mm movie camera, or a video camera with stop-motion capability and some clay, and start making animated movies. I used to love doing that, and it takes up alot of your time.

Yeah, making movies is really, really fun... I just made one yesterday! Whee!

I think I'm gonna come bombard your house

webuster · 06-18-2004, 02:50 PM

I kind of know what you're talking about Safety Pin. It's not as easy as it sounds committing to some hobbie or getting involved in something. Where I live, I hate most people- plus I'm not particularly outgoing. I've started going out way more than before, but I still find it hard to join anything. When we get back to school in September I want to join the drama club. I'll probably take a sedative or something before I go in to join, so as I don't chicken out!

The stop-motion thing is a good idea. I like trying to make movies (the computer software is too hard)- but I might just try that myself!

consentida · 06-18-2004, 02:55 PM

Why dont you get a job? lol. I dunno. Make money while trying to keep yourself busy...

Janice · 06-18-2004, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by Kaffeine Kay
[That's supposed to be an 'e']

I fixed it.

I know you're young, but can you work part-time? Possibly babysitting or assisting a young mother out?

Think about hobbies....people here have made good suggestions so far.

Mr. Stefani · 06-18-2004, 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by safety pin
I kind of have the same problem, but for a different reason. frankly i hate this board but i'm addicted to it because there's really nothing else that entertains me. i watch tv and play video games and stuff but it's not enough to keep me through the day. since i came here i guess i lost interest in other things, but now i try to remember what i used to do for fun before i came here and i can't think of anything. PLEASE don't suggest volunteering, joining a club or anything else that i have to go out of my way to go to because i hate those things with a passion, as well as being with other people. so basically i'm stuck with you guys.

well then maybe you should go see a shrink about this social anxiety problem.

06-18-2004, 09:16 AM	#1
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Help me through the summer guys Okay, I know on this board we've had like, 300 topics about boredom, but I reeeeeeeeally need your help. I've been here almost 3 years, I know most of you better than I know my friends... so I don't have a problem sharing. I just came back from rehab for drug/alcohol abuse. It was not fun. I never want to go back there again as long as I live. I also want to have a normal, successful life, therefore I want to stay clean and sober. Thing is, it's the beginning of summer. Last summer, I was out everyday until dark doing my usual things. Well this summer, that's obviously no more. What I need is suggestions on how to entertain myself. I mean you could suggest the littlest thing, it doesn't matter. I'm desperate, here. It's not like I can hang out with friends, because they're all drug junkies or alcoholics. So basically, I have no friends. It's going to be a long summer for me, guys. Help!
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06-18-2004, 12:50 PM	#4
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Playing video games Watch TV Keeping a journal (No, I don't mean your LiveJournal, I know you have one...I mean a REAL journal that you write in) Writing poetry Writing song lyrics Collecting autographed pics (you can always ask me for the addresses...) Volunteer (see if there is a day camp going on, maybe you could jump in and be a counselor or whatever...I did that one summer) Hmm...that's all I can think of.
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06-18-2004, 09:37 AM	#2
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	Hang in there! Do you have any hobbies or something new you would like to try? You can volunteer somewhere and help out kids, teens or elderly people. You can also pick up a sport, going for a jog, a walk or the gym can help you keep your mind out of everything.

06-18-2004, 01:38 PM	#5
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	you could hang out with me, when im in MA with tony

06-18-2004, 02:04 PM	#8
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	Join or help out in a community theatre group- might meet new friends. Try writing a book or short stories or a script. Read, watch films Get a cat or a dog if you don't have one- but keep it even when Summer's done! Try different hobbies; Parachuting, Painting. Sell Avon.

06-18-2004, 02:09 PM	#9
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	I kind of have the same problem, but for a different reason. frankly i hate this board but i'm addicted to it because there's really nothing else that entertains me. i watch tv and play video games and stuff but it's not enough to keep me through the day. since i came here i guess i lost interest in other things, but now i try to remember what i used to do for fun before i came here and i can't think of anything. PLEASE don't suggest volunteering, joining a club or anything else that i have to go out of my way to go to because i hate those things with a passion, as well as being with other people. so basically i'm stuck with you guys.

06-18-2004, 02:24 PM	#10
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	Get yourself a super8mm movie camera, or a video camera with stop-motion capability and some clay, and start making animated movies. I used to love doing that, and it takes up alot of your time.

06-18-2004, 02:50 PM	#12
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	I kind of know what you're talking about Safety Pin. It's not as easy as it sounds committing to some hobbie or getting involved in something. Where I live, I hate most people- plus I'm not particularly outgoing. I've started going out way more than before, but I still find it hard to join anything. When we get back to school in September I want to join the drama club. I'll probably take a sedative or something before I go in to join, so as I don't chicken out! The stop-motion thing is a good idea. I like trying to make movies (the computer software is too hard)- but I might just try that myself!

06-18-2004, 02:55 PM	#13
consentida oh, you pretty things Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2002 Location: New York Posts: 3,841	Why dont you get a job? lol. I dunno. Make money while trying to keep yourself busy...