# Damn, sobriety is boring! Got any artsy crafty stuff recommendations?
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-sobriety-is-boring-got-any-artsy-crafty-stuff-recommendations/755084
**Category:** Cafe Society
**Created:** [May 18, 2016, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-sobriety-is-boring-got-any-artsy-crafty-stuff-recommendations/755084 "2016-05-18T14:25:47Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author:  [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2017, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-sobriety-is-boring-got-any-artsy-crafty-stuff-recommendations/755084/41 "2017-10-19T20:15:18Z")
> [@Chronos](#):
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> I think that the embarrassed face might be related to the fact that this thread was a year and a half old when **Rick Vallejo** bumped it. **Grrr!**'s situation has probably changed significantly in that time, in some way, that makes this thread less relevant (possibly including having returned to drinking, having found a satisfactory new hobby already, or having learned to cope with sobriety without a new hobby).
This. That whole “one 6 pack every two weeks” thing didn’t last long. Doctor says I’m in the above average health range, so I sort of lost my motivation to NOT drink.
Good news is, I’ve taken up writing again. 🙂
I tried the harmonica and have come to the conclusion that I’m not cut out to play any instrument ever.
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### Author:  [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2017, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-sobriety-is-boring-got-any-artsy-crafty-stuff-recommendations/755084/42 "2017-10-19T20:38:55Z")
Learn to like boredom.
Seriously. Give up the idea that you need to be having fun all – or even much – of the time. If you need alcohol to make things seem fun, an attitude adjustment is in order. Relax, visit your favorite forums, watch a lousy movie, take another walk with the dogs.
If you’ve got a hobby (woodwork, home remodeling, writing) push yourself a little bit to do it. Without a drink. If you’re bored, that’s not a big deal. Eventually your mind will calm down a little, or find something (less risky than beer) to keep you interested.
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### Author:  [@Plumpudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plumpudding)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2017, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-sobriety-is-boring-got-any-artsy-crafty-stuff-recommendations/755084/43 "2017-10-19T20:39:09Z")
Damn zombies!
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### Author:  [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)
#### Post date: [October 19, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-sobriety-is-boring-got-any-artsy-crafty-stuff-recommendations/755084/44 "2017-10-19T21:11:34Z")
Shit, zombied again, hey my advice was fun, anyway!! Everyone should make a bead curtain in their lifetime!
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### Author:  [@PlumBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlumBob)
#### Post date: [October 21, 2017, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-sobriety-is-boring-got-any-artsy-crafty-stuff-recommendations/755084/45 "2017-10-21T01:43:09Z")
> [@Sal\_Villano](#):
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> Thank you for recommending my book. You can see all my art work at [www.salvillano.com](http://www.salvillano.com)
17 months later but You’re welcome.
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### Author:  [@Savannah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Savannah)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2017, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-sobriety-is-boring-got-any-artsy-crafty-stuff-recommendations/755084/46 "2017-10-29T04:59:28Z")
> [@CurrlyD](#):
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> Zentangle, creative doodling. You don’t have to be artistically inclined. Amazon has a number of books, and my favorite is _One Zentangle a Day_. It’s helped me get used to sobriety.
Came to suggest this. It’s very meditative and relaxing, and could be really helpful. Also, you get to make pretty drawings!
Oooops. This be old thread…
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