Wildcard Topic: Hobbies

A quick post today - more cleaning/decorating to do, and I need to write tomorrow's chapter of Tempest at some point too. But all this Halloween stuff has got me thinking about the unique lives of writers - especially those of us who work full time as well as writing. I'll be honest, I still look at writing as more of a hobby, because I don't make any money from it (and can't just "expect to" either). I'm hoping to change that to more of "second job" next year, though just typing the words scares me.

In any case, that's not all I like to do in my free time. I read, of course, and do all the other stuff listed in my bio there to the left. I haven't had much time to do other things lately, but I love to craft things by hand. I'm planning on making calendars in the next month or so for Christmas gifts, and when I have time, I really like to crochet too (never learned to knit).

I started collecting stamps last year, but found I didn't have the time to really devote to it. I love doing jigsaw puzzles, especially on Christmas day after the morning festivities are over. Nothing better than to spend the whole afternoon working on a puzzle.

And of course there's the Halloween thing. When I have the energy, I actually like creating themed tablescapes for each month. I adore a nicely set and themed table, for some reason (which is funny, since we rarely actually eat at the table).

So tell me, what are your hobbies? What kinds of things do you like to do when you're not working?