Monday 30 May 2011

List of Hobbies and Interests for Women

There are a number of hobbies we as women can do and are good at. Apart from the usual hobbies such as painting, gardening, baking and writing, there are a lot of other recreational activities which fascinate us. We all have our secret dreams and aspirations, to be more than what we are and become all that we want to be! So it's probably the time, to begin on that very process. Start with a hobby which you have never tried before but have always dreamt of. This article gives a diverse list of hobbies and interests for women to experiment with.

Unique Hobbies and Interests for Women

#1 Glass Engraving
When it comes to unique hobbies, the practice of glass engraving has to be enlisted and given special recognition. A very tricky and delicate art, which requires utmost patience, diligence, skill and a whole lot of zeal. To create a decent piece of work using glass can take hours, weeks or even days of daunting hard work. What is created in the end, is a master piece of sheer beauty and brilliance. Even crystals, seem to fade away when compared to the intricate etchings on glass.

#2 Bartender
You have always been fascinated by the way those bartenders jiggle and juggle the bottles up in the air and catch them all in one go. You have always wanted to learn how to make those delicious cocktails and watch people savor your recipes. So why not give it a shot? Try taking lessons and see how you fare.

#3 Photography
There are no restrictions, on how you wish to use your camera. You have all the artistic freedom in the world to capture what intrigues you. You may opt for still life photography, black and white, capture motion, nature photography or even capture human nature! The choices are limitless...

#4 Documentary Making
You can get yourself a nice handycam, the necessary tools and a laptop, and you're all set to create your very own documentary film. Make sure you take up a topic or an issue which really stirs your soul, as only then will you be able to go on and finally finish your work. Take time to do plenty of research and capture moments that will give what you are doing the exact flavor of reality.

#5 Carpentry
Here is another hobby which can be converted into a profession. If you're inclined to this field of expertise, I suggest you expand your horizons as far as you can. This hobby takes a lot out of you. It needs a lot of skill and care. You cannot afford to make mistakes often, because wood is expensive and hard to get by these days. What you can do, once you're all set and ready, is that you can make new furniture, look like old and in-demand antiques. Try it, it'll be a huge hit!

Free Spirited Hobbies for Women

#1 Spelunking
To explain further, spelunking is also known as cave exploration. Explore the caves near your hometown or specifically make it a point to visit a certain destination every vacation. Make records of your findings and experiences. Use a handycam to record what you see, so that you can take it back home and watch it all over again. However this hobby, is not recommended for people who are claustrophobic, as it can get very scary! Nonetheless, if you really want to get over your fear of dark and stuffy places, this is one hobby which will heal you.

#2 Nature Enthusiast
You can use your free days and travel all over your country and the world, as a nature enthusiast. This hobby is for those, who wish to see the variety existing among animals as well as plant life, the geographical and temperature variations from one country to the next. There is so much to see and learn, so why not utilize your time and do just that. However this is an expensive hobby and not everyone can afford it. Which is why a simple road trip to your nearest state or country will be equally rewarding and fun.

#3 Globe Trotting
Globe trotting is one of the alluring hobbies for women and men alike. You can revert back to the days when you were young and free. Book your tickets many months in advance, so that you pay less than half the original price on your flight charges. Travel the world and see new places with your loved ones or simply fly solo. You'll get a first hand feel of different cultures, their history and the socio-economic structure.

#4 Anthropology Live
Anthropology is the study of people from different cultures. You need not be pursuing a degree in this subject so as to be able to do your own research. You can make it a part of your hobby to meet people from different cultures and trace their evolution from various generations onto the present. What is the condition now and do they have hope for the future? You can study about dying languages and how to revive them. There are many people all over the world who are trying to save ancient languages such as olden forms of Chinese, Japanese, Arabic and Sanskrit.

Sports Hobbies and Interests for Women

#1 Surfing
If you are a sports enthusiast and hate staying at home all day, then you should definitely be the first to try sporting activities which fascinate you. If you hate winters, take a flight out and try learning surfing on the sunny side of life. Relax on the beach, meet people who will help you learn the tricks of the board. If you try hard, enough, you will learn how to surf. As the years progress, you'll just be getting better at your hobby every time you visit the shores!

#2 Rock Climbing
Don't just sit and laze around when you have open hills and rocks near your place. Take a weekend out and go rock climbing with an experienced rock climber who'll be able to guide you and protect you. This is a grueling and dangerous hobby, so start slow. Take your time, take a few months if required but, eventually learn to do it right. You will feel like you're on the top of the world, when you finally finish scaling a tedious patch of rock.

#3 Skydiving
First of all you'll need a license for pursuing this expensive hobby. However if you can afford it, why not! For the rest, they can save up for a once-in-a-year tryst with their lifelong ambition. Skydiving is exhilarating and super fun.

#4 Roller Derby
A popular and until recently an exclusively woman's contact sports, this sports is played in more than 20 countries all over the world. People not only enjoy watching this game but love participating in it as well. This game has women from age groups varying from 18 to the late 40's. This is a high adrenaline sports which requires you to be sturdy on your roller skates with strong physical health.

#5 Horse Riding
An amazing hobby for horse lovers, who can spend time looking after their favorite animal. You can learn how to groom horses and how to handle their temperament. You can learn how to ride them safely and so much more. This is a rewarding hobby for women who love animals and sports.

The above mentioned list of hobbies and interests for women, just compiles the tip of the iceberg. There are so many interesting hobbies which you can try or create out of sheer imagination. So start today and do something new and unique with your free time.

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