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When someone asked me recently what I'm into I didn't have answers. Existential crisis aside, what are some good hobbies/interests for someone in their mid thirties to pick up?

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[–] bfr0@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago (12 children)

Play an instrument.

I had zero musical talent, I'm not coordinated, and I don't even listen to music much to be honest. Yet one day I decided to try playing guitar and totally fell in love, it's like a new part of my brain came online.

I'll never be playing Wembley stadium or whatever but just practicing is so rewarding. It's not about getting good, it's about getting better.

[–] DarthVader@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Man I really want to learn the piano but the community sometimes feels so gatekeepy. So many people will tell you if you don't start off with a dedicated piano teacher, you won't have the right foundational principles and you'll be forever shit. I just dont have the time to commit to a schedule and regular piano lessons.

Love your comment bout getting better, not good. Maybe I shold just dive in and see where it takes me.

[–] IntheTreetop@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Same with the piano but when looking around for starter keyboards all they can tell you is everything is shit unless to throw out $500.

I don't even know if this is going to click with me. I can't spend that much on something that may end up gathering dust.

[–] DarthVader@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago

I feel you man. It has to be 88 weighted keys otherwise it's shit. 500 for the piano and $100 per lesson is what you're supposed to spend. Put me off it, I bought a Ukulele instead haha.

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