Get a hobby, Find a date
The very wise Lou Holtz once said, “If you’re bored with life — you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things — you don’t have enough goals.” I happen to agree with him.
I remember my Dad would say that you can actually tell a lot about a man by where he spends most of his time and money. So if he has some over the top obsession or massive porn collection, you might want to pay attention to his habits, including their hobbies.
What kind of hobbies are you in to? How did you get started with it? (No, dating should NOT be considered a hobby!) What do you think your habits and/or hobbies say about you?
Our friends over at The Frisky listed some hobbies that can make one appealing to the opposite sex. I am not in favor of picking up a hobby solely to snag a mate, but I definitely love the idea of having/finding a passion for something. If you happen to meet someone, then it’s time well spent and personal growth. Can’t beat that!
What hobbies would make you sit up and take notice and why?
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Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
1:38 pm
Oh, the curly fries ponytails….looks like a bunch of black fries lassoed (can I say that) together
Wise Diva
October 27th, 2009
1:38 pm
Angie, umm whatchutomboutwillis? Who is Steve? sorry I am slightly distracted
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
1:41 pm
Speaking of fries…headed down for a huge plate of ‘em
Poppa Grande
October 27th, 2009
1:42 pm
DK
Yeah, you have to be careful what you play. Subliminal messages are possible.
Mo (aka Moeisha)
October 27th, 2009
1:44 pm
Tazzee – my sister has that same dilemma when working out so I do understand! And yes hair does take time, that is the bad part about it. Somedays I miss when my hair was as short (well shorter) than SexyCool’s.
czBrat – let that hair breath sometimes chica! LOL
Poppa Grande
October 27th, 2009
1:45 pm
Who mentioned fries. Now, I think that I am going to Five Guys. I actually love their fries and they give you plenty.
Dream_n
October 27th, 2009
1:47 pm
Ms. Main
LOL… not the detachable curly pony tail that is a totally different texture from your real hair!!!
The MADNESS!!!!
Mo (aka Moeisha)
October 27th, 2009
1:50 pm
PoppaG – I love Five Guys….said in my best Homer Simpson voice “mmmmmmmmmm, friiiiies”
Poppa Grande
October 27th, 2009
1:56 pm
I like their fries better than their burgers. They are freshly cut potatoes and you can tell.
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:00 pm
That would be me! Mmm mmm mmm….I’m more than certain this is at least 2 orders combined….
Dream_n…what’s up with that? At least it’s detachable…lol
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:02 pm
I keep driving by Five Guys. Not that really into burgers so I’m hesitating but gonna check ‘em out….for the fries
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Dream_n what about the nappy hair and straight pieces
MsM
October 27th, 2009
2:04 pm
Favorites:
George Clinton w/ Parliment Funkadelic (spaceship and all”"), Mary Jane Girls, Rick James, Tina Marie – Los Angeles Coliseum 1978
Hall and Oates – Mannheim, Germany 1984
Dougie Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew (Oh, Oh My God!) – Phillips Arena, Atlanta 1985
Roger Troutman & Zapp – Herndon Homes Stadium, Atlanta 1985 & Most concerts in the late 80’s at Grant Park, Atlanta, GA
New Edition, Lionel Richie, Sheila-E – Phillips Arena
Sade – Chastain Ampitheater , Atlanta 1992′ish
Prince (last time he was here)
Raqi
October 27th, 2009
2:05 pm
Good Afternoon.
Hobbies:
I have coin collection.
I like to cook, but I wouldn’t call that a hobby.
I like listening to music but I would call that a hobby either.
I like fishing but haven’t been in a while.
I’ve been wanting for a long time to get into photographer.
I want to learn glass blowing.
I used to collect old bottles and few antiques that I would find at yard sales.
I used to run but that was more of a stress reliever than a hobby.
As for the topic itself, I guess anything done frequently outside of the house in places where people tend to engage and mingle could be a place to find a potential.
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:07 pm
Hi Raqi
Tazzee - Patience is a Virtue
October 27th, 2009
2:08 pm
Hey Raqi!
I’ve tried collecting things but I can’t stay with one thing. Teddy Bears, coffee mugs, key chains, spoons, bells, shot glasses – all things I tried to collect from my travels.
I’ve broken quite a fee coffee mugs and shot glasses and thrown away a lot of key chains…
Dream_n
October 27th, 2009
2:09 pm
Ms. Main
It should be a crime!!!! 1-2 mandatory!!
THE INFAMOUS DK
October 27th, 2009
2:12 pm
Grande – At the point of playing those songs I knew what I was doing.. I didnt give a rats arse though.. I just wanted to Amistad.. Get me free..
THE INFAMOUS DK
October 27th, 2009
2:14 pm
in my Beavis voiceRaqi said blowing glass.. Heh heh..
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:14 pm
Dream_n It should be a crime!!!! 1-2 mandatory!!
While it’s dang funny….I agree!!
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October 27th, 2009
2:15 pm
I would like to start a charity or teach some classes or SOMEthing for women who have hair challenges, but cannot afford the services of a stylist or do know how to properly care for their haif.
It is so unfortunate to see a woman with hair that is not a ‘crown of glory’. Really sad, actually.
THE INFAMOUS DK
October 27th, 2009
2:16 pm
MsM – Oh dang.. You officially a concertaholic.. And you went to one of the Holy Grail of concerts.. A parliament funkadelic (spaceship and all) concert..
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October 27th, 2009
2:18 pm
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Raqi
October 27th, 2009
2:19 pm
Hey Ms.Main and Tazzee
LOL Infamous yeah I said glass blowing. I know just saying it sounds rather erotic but it is something innocent I want to learn to do.
Dream_n
October 27th, 2009
2:20 pm
SexyCool:
That would be a great idea.. helping the community one nappy head at a time!!!!
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:23 pm
Dream_n – I might could pass for looking like I got off the mothership myself today…lol It’s touchup time (yeah Saturday…I live for that) and I’m sporting a pulled back knot. Actually I have a clip underneath and my hair pinned around it but ummm, yeah another week and I’d look like I got off the boat. For real, it’s not bad on top, a lot of new growth underneath.
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October 27th, 2009
2:24 pm
Also women who are overly ambitious with their naps. Trying to make their hair do something that it was not intended to do EVER. Most women really need to figure out the style that works best with her natural hair and rock that. Any style that requires too much processing, too much working, too much product, too much spritz….is just not freakin’ healthy.
And the chicks that don’t know how to do their own hair but can only afford to go to the salon once every blue moon. Learning upkeep between visits is vital.
If your hair only looks good the first three days after you leave SheNaeNae’s House of Hair & Weave Creations, you have a problem and need to educate yourself on proper hair care.
Dream_n
October 27th, 2009
2:28 pm
Ms. Main
I’ll let you slide.. b/c you have intentions on getting that touch up…lol
THE INFAMOUS DK
October 27th, 2009
2:30 pm
RAqi – I said you been missing in action so you and ol mase prolly got stuck together.. I see youre back so somebody mustve throwed som water on ya’ll..
Mo (aka Moeisha)
October 27th, 2009
2:31 pm
SCool – laughing and ^5-ing you at the same time for that 2:24! Learn simple maintenance at best!
MsM
October 27th, 2009
2:31 pm
Flash Light went on for an hour… Aqua Boogie Baby… OMG the memories of that night are forever burned into my brain. Hall & Oates was the bomb too, I screamed like a teenager through the whole concert. Sara Smile rocked for a good hour too!
MsM
October 27th, 2009
2:33 pm
Oh, I must say that Prince was another concert I couldn’t sit down if I wanted to.
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October 27th, 2009
2:34 pm
And I should have said – find the style that works best for you with the least amount of processing – cause momma believes most of us colored girls need some chemical aid…
Oh…and don’t forget to factor in your face shape and lifestyle choices when choosing a hairstyle.
Dream_n
October 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
MsM
i love that song…(Sara Smile)
and that Benny Mardonis song..
*singing*
If I could fly I’ll pick you up, I’ll take you into the night and show you love.. like you’ve never seen… never seen!!!!
Raqi
October 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
I did the majority of the framing, drywall and painting in our basement as the combination of hobby and regulation of the mind . It took a lot longer that what it should have taken but during the time it was what I did to close myself off from the outside world.
There is one big entertainment room, two bedrooms and bathrooms. I am proud of my work. I need to find another home project to start on.
Dream_n
October 27th, 2009
2:36 pm
Oh…and don’t forget to factor in your face shape and lifestyle choices when choosing a hairstyle.
exactly… every style and cut does not work for everyone!!!
Some women need hair on their head…. just say’n
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:40 pm
My daugter found a piece from a hair track at my sister’s house and was like….”momma what’s this?!” I just looked at her and laughed…she said who’s wearing weave….all the while whispering and I was shushing her too. My sister might have snapped on us…lol I have to say though, when she first does it…it looks good.
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:41 pm
No recycled tracks….new ones please
czBrat
October 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
hair is exhausting. i’ll just stick to my wash ‘n wear. Mo be merciful. please don’t put me in the corner.
Dream_n
October 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
Ms. Main
i will raise my hand and admit that I am indeed guily as charged…
i didnt always have the mulla to do it over…
So the trick to that is.. take all the tracks out and wash them by hand individually… once washed condition them… once conditioned blow dry.. then flat iron and they are ready to go again!!! lol
Raqi
October 27th, 2009
2:45 pm
I said you been missing in action so you and ol mase prolly got stuck together.. I see youre back so somebody mustve throwed som water on ya’ll..
I am LMBO. You know one time something quite similar to that may have happened. Johnny Storm told me jokingly once that “she don’t want to let go”. But that is TMI. LOL
Actually both of my kids have been sick and I just came back from my doc and dropped of a prescription at the pharmacy for Tamiflu for myself. They are having to call my insurance company for certification and will call me when it’s ready to be picked up. I hate to go back out in the rain. Mason thinks he is getting a fever.
I just packed the baby’s things and she is going to stay with the grand-godmother for a few days. And the boy is going to his father’s. I guess Mase and I will be here sick all alone, which is good. No need to get the kids infected again.
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
every style and cut does not work for everyone!!!
Okay, last one…I then SO use to complain about my hair being blah. I would would it long and straight, bumped on the ends. Well, I don’t have like a moon shaped face but I’m not one that can sport a short do. Anyway, I had it all cut off…the back inverted and a little lenth on the side. When I walked in the door…he says whajadothat for? That’s not working for you. Needless to say I wasn’t going that drastic again….tryna please somebody…hmph!
czBrat
October 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
to all the musicians out there, i would’ve loved to learn piano and percussion growing up, but when i realized there’s foot action going on too i just said “nah” too much trouble
i’m so lazy.
Ms. Main
October 27th, 2009
2:47 pm
So the trick to that is.. take all the tracks out and wash them by hand individually… once washed condition them… once conditioned blow dry.. then flat iron and they are ready to go again!!! lol
Human hair though right? I guess so, since that’s what we do to ours. Who was it was had a girl put her hair in the dryer….hilarious
Raqi
October 27th, 2009
2:49 pm
As for the hair topic, every woman passed the age of 16 should have perfected a hair style that works good for them. We you treat it right you train your hair to be healthy.
Raqi
October 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
Ms. Main your daughter doesn’t know your sister wears extentions?
Dream_n
October 27th, 2009
2:50 pm
I wasn’t going that drastic again….tryna please somebody…hmph!
You are krazy.. I can’t so a short do.. although I’ve never tried i just don’t think it will work for me at all!
Human Hair?? Nothin but Ms. Main!
Tazzee - Patience is a Virtue
October 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
Anyone going to see MJ’s movie/documentary?
SexyCool - Mint Condition Countdown - 4days...
October 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
Naw…dudes really can’t appreciate all the considerations surrounding hair.
SexyCool - Mint Condition Countdown - 4days...
October 27th, 2009
2:52 pm
Taz – check your Tazzee gmail.