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by **tHatarMed** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:03 am

This came up in conversation with a buddy. We tend to have rambling conversations which can cover all sorts of topics, and this is one I thought I would share. What do you do most with your spare time?

I know I tend to listen to music. Granted, I can listen to music nearly all of the time no matter what task I might be doing. But at times I'll turn on some music and just space out. Let my mind wander where it may. I also tend to read a lot, which is followed by movies / anime. I'll admit that I should exorcise, but I don't. That's something I'm trying to fix. Heh.

Why do I space out to music a lot? I enjoy music - if I had the money for a drum set I would still be playing it, to boot. I can have everything from death metal to symphonic orchestra in the same playlist. I think the other things I do are self-explanatory. Everyone likes to escape their own reality from time to time.

I thought I'd bring the question here. Explain why you do it, if you wish.

by **Ender** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:31 am

I loves to read. I have almost an entire library. Worlds you could never go to and people you could never meet, all in between the front and back covers. Action, adventure... and sometimes love. What's not to like?

by **Cobalt** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:55 am

A good book is an escape into another world. I've loved reading since I was a little kid. Whenever I have a free moment, I have a book in hand.

by **Sabre** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:28 am

I wish I had more time for reading but lately it's been watchign something, followed by exercise.

by **ColdFire** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:49 pm

How is 'play video games' not on this list?

by **tHatarMed** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:20 pm

Wow, I'm surprised I missed video games. Oh well, that's why I included the catch-all option. The really sad part is I had just finished playing a computer game when I originally posted - yet it slipped my mind.

As far as reading, what do you find yourself reading most? Is there a specific author you follow? I know I tend to follow a series rather than an author (such as the Dune series) but there are a few exceptions. A couple authors that spring to mind are Raymond Feist and Heinlein.

by **Cobalt** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:54 pm

Well, I liked Dune but didn't like the ones after so much. And I absolutely loathe what his son and that hack Anderson did with their prequels. Ugh.

I just finished the Twilight series (a guilty pleasure), am reading a Jedi Twilight novel (pretty cool), and am getting ready to read the Vampire Academy books with my sister in law (seems to be good).

Ender's game and the parallel sequels (about Bean). Ender in Exile. Didn't like Speaker for the Dead or Children of the Mind. I just got a new trilogy from my wife about an assassin. I'll let you know how that one is.

by **Mr.F** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:15 pm

Voted for "Exorcise".
Aside from banishing spirits my favourite spell is different variations of curses.

/Mr.F - =P

by **tHatarMed** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:14 pm

It's sad that I just noticed my typo in the poll. :-?

Really, I passed college English.

by **Mr.F** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:04 am

Good thing you didn't catch it until now, I say. Otherwise I wouldn't have had my laugh and laughs are good.

/Mr.F - Off to banish spirits!

by **COBRA** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:53 pm

Drawing.... 'Nuff said.

by **BEAR** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:22 pm

Can I add 'Procrastinating' and 'Waiting for someone to post' to the list?

by **COBRA** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:10 pm

I suppose, though they would fall into the "Something unlisted" category. As much as the porno watching aspect. XD

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