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Searching for a new hobby. I'm legally blind. 28m (self.Hobbies)
submitted by Carnegie89
razzretina 6 points 3y ago
I've recently taken up Brazilian jiu jitsu, which currently has three blind world champions of the sport. It's been a lot of fun.
Carnegie89 [OP] 2 points 3y ago
It's interesting that you bring that up. I have always been interested in martial arts. I'm definitely going to look into that as soon as I lose 50 lbs. I already lost 10 lbs.
razzretina 2 points 3y ago
Congrats on losing those ten pounds! :) You can start jiu jitsu now; it's basically meant to give people who are smaller or who have health problems an advantage. As long as your gym will work with you, it shouldn't be a problem. The guy who runs my gym and who is a full proffessor in jiu jitsu is a huge bear of a guy. He's intimidating just to stand next to, ha ha.
jemaj 1 points 3y ago
Tell me more!
razzretina 4 points 3y ago
Really all I did was google gyms in my area, found one I could get to and from by myself, and made sure they were comfortable teaching me by just walking in and talking to the owner. It’s different from other martial arts I’ve done in that it’s very hands on. There’s a lot of close contact and you kind of have to just accept that it’s a bit awkward sometimes ha ha, but it’s so fun! Definitely a work out every time and I always feel sore in muscles I didn’t even know I had. Do you have any specific questions?
DrillInstructorJan 3 points 3y ago
I've been doing judo for more than ten years and it is wonderful. The problem is I'm a five foot one, hundred pound tiny person and my ability to be successful at it is limited by that much more than it is by being blind. Yes, you end up with your bits pressed up against someone else but nobody cares. I get thrown around but I like it, I like the physicality, I feel like I don't get enough of it in my life, and yes that absolutely is because of being blind.
I really like running but I need a guide and again being so tiny means most of the people I would run with have totally the wrong length of stride.
I really like running but I need a guide and again being so tiny means most of the people I would run with have totally the wrong length of stride.
razzretina 1 points 3y ago
I've always heard good things about judo. Whenever I askgh about best martial arts for the blind it was always judo or jiu jitsu.
I'm with you about it being nice to be really in the group in a contact sport. It threw me for a loop when I was asked on day one to do an arm bar on someone and really try to choke them out. I'm so used to kind of being on the side lines. Ha ha, my gym makes up for the awkwardness by just being the raunchiest bunch of people I know.
I'm with you about it being nice to be really in the group in a contact sport. It threw me for a loop when I was asked on day one to do an arm bar on someone and really try to choke them out. I'm so used to kind of being on the side lines. Ha ha, my gym makes up for the awkwardness by just being the raunchiest bunch of people I know.
jemaj 1 points 3y ago
Not really, just interesting to hear. Thank you!
blackberrybunny 3 points 3y ago
Hi. I'm Molly, 51 F. Legally blind my entire life. I'm going to be thinking of some activities you might want to try. But I have to head out right now for a dr. appt. and I'll be back later. I'd LOVE to have the link to your YT motivational videos. Can you share it, please?
Also, it's really awesome that you have tried crochet and origami. Those are 2 things I never could get the hang of.
TTYS
Also, it's really awesome that you have tried crochet and origami. Those are 2 things I never could get the hang of.
TTYS
ObsceneLoL 3 points 3y ago
I collect knives, fountain pens, watches, and cologne.
Carnegie89 [OP] 2 points 3y ago
I have a collection of pens, watches, hats and coins. I like it but it gets expensive very quickly.
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
I also collect fountain pens, although I try to rotate through them and use them. What are your favourite pens?
ObsceneLoL 1 points 3y ago
I like larger nib sizes like BB or C. My favorite is the Platinum 3776.
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
That's a nice one, a few different models of that. I don't have one of those yet, but hope to add one someday! (When I get more money :P)
My favourites are Vanishing Points, but currently none inked up (been a bit too busy to get them cleaned).
My favourites are Vanishing Points, but currently none inked up (been a bit too busy to get them cleaned).
codeplaysleep 1 points 3y ago
I play a lot or boardgames - sometimes that means I use additional lighting and magnifiers or the magnifier app on my phone, but with the right group of people, it's doable for most games.
foxx--tails 1 points 3y ago
I’m not legal blind now but will be in the future. I’ve taken up crocheting as a hobby to do once I am blind. It’s easy to do by feel after some practice. Plus you can feel the patterns!
Carnegie89 [OP] 2 points 3y ago
I have tried crocheting but the repetitive action gets on nerves. I like challenging but not repetitive tasks.
ScarReincarnated 1 points 3y ago
Learning new languages. Mandarin is next for me.
Carnegie89 [OP] 2 points 3y ago
I already speak 3 languages. Learning French on duolingo.
darkness_is_great 2 points 3y ago
I'm also fluent in 3 languages! Whoo!
anthonybynum11 1 points 3y ago
Collecting nerf blasters and trying to join some wars soon
intrepidia 1 points 3y ago
Running, walking, wrestling, cooking, advocacy, political activism, anything interesting in your area from meetup.com, sailing, embroidery, rock climbing, dog training etc etc etc. The world of possibilities is totally open
Carnegie89 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I already do advocacy and political activism. It's fun and exciting but in small bursts here and there. I'll start going to the gym in a few days. Maybe something will appear there.
OutWestTexas 1 points 3y ago
I swim, listen to audio books and podcasts, have a vegetable garden, and ride horses.
DrillInstructorJan 1 points 3y ago
How does swimming work for you? I used to love it when I was a kid (and could see) but now I can't see, my ears get full of water and I can't hear, there are no reference points because everything is water and it is really disconcerting. Some of the people I mentor have wanted to go swimming and I have tried hard not to put them off, but I would love to find a solution.
intrepidia 1 points 3y ago
If it's a public pool, see if staff can set up a sprinkler at each end of the lane. That would give you a tactile warning. If doing more open water swimming, use a waist tether with someone else beside you.
Carnegie89 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I listen to audiobooks when I'm not studying. I usually aim to complete 20 - 25 books a year.
jemaj 1 points 3y ago
What vegetables do you have?
OutWestTexas 2 points 3y ago
Lettuce, spinach, peppers, tomatoes, potatos, cucumbers, etc. I have everything in huge tubs so I don’t step on things and it is easier for me to find.
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