What do you do when you're bored?

[BarfBag]

Simple topic. We all get bored from time to time. Some of us (*cough*me*cough*) are bored almost all the time. What do you do when you're bored?

I usually migrate 5 feet from this chair onto my cough and turn on the TV. When I'm feeling creative, I'll try something new. Like, the other day, I read up on Python. I've failed math in every grade, and haven't even done geometry yet. So... yeah. Programming can be hard for me. But since I was bored and had nothing better to do, I wrote a small program. :rolleyes: HTML is fun as well.

[23meg]

fortune

[tribaal]

My latest trip when I'm bored is to learn how to make maps for OpenArena, and learn how to use blender.

:)

- trib'

[skwillz]

Is this specifically computer-related boredom?

I like to cruise around town...maybe kick up a little ruckus if there aren't any police around. :)

[coder_]

I either:

Code (Most of the time)
Play OpenArena a little bit sometimes... or Nexuiz...
Watch TV
Play/Write some music
Play with Beryl :rolleyes:
Stare at my monitors

[Stew2]

:D Surf these forums :D

Regards,
Stew2

[tribaal]

I either:

* Code (Most of the time)

Out of curiosity, what do you code? I'm a programmer myself, but I'm always stuck with the blank page syndrom: I never know what to code "for fun"...

- trib'

[coder_]

tribaal: I usually just find something that I need, or copy someone else ;) Like for instance, recently I decided to work on a configurable System Panel similar to USP in Python.

But actually, I decided lately I want to get back into C++ after being in Ruby and Python for the last while.

Although, yes, I have that problem A LOT too, but most of the times I can find something to do... That's why I wish I was older and could get a job coding (I'm not even old enough to go to college yet)... So I would have a deadline and something to always be working on.

[MetalMusicAddict]

I used to go to The Ottobar but now I live in NC. :(

With the kids I rarely have a boring moment but music is the answer when it does happen.

[darkhatter]

try to start flame wars in the cafe \\:D/

[seijuro]

Simple topic. We all get bored from time to time. Some of us (*cough*me*cough*) are bored almost all the time. What do you do when you're bored?

I usually migrate 5 feet from this chair onto my cough and turn on the TV. When I'm feeling creative, I'll try something new. Like, the other day, I read up on Python. I've failed math in every grade, and haven't even done geometry yet. So... yeah. Programming can be hard for me. But since I was bored and had nothing better to do, I wrote a small program. :rolleyes: HTML is fun as well.

Pretty much the same thing with console video games (ps2, etc) and digital art thrown into the mix. When I'm at my most bored I'll usually work on making a desktop wallpaper. I post the most recent ones on my website (http://kamuy.fundungeon.info).

[dbbolton]

I used to go to The Ottobar but now I live in NC. :(

With the kids I rarely have a boring moment but music is the answer when it does happen.
is that near towson ? i think i have a friend who goes there.

[dbbolton]

Simple topic. We all get bored from time to time. Some of us (*cough*me*cough*) are bored almost all the time. What do you do when you're bored?

I usually migrate 5 feet from this chair onto my cough and turn on the TV. When I'm feeling creative, I'll try something new. Like, the other day, I read up on Python. I've failed math in every grade, and haven't even done geometry yet. So... yeah. Programming can be hard for me. But since I was bored and had nothing better to do, I wrote a small program. :rolleyes: HTML is fun as well.
i like to play piano :)

[fuscia]

i don't get bored. idleness becomes me and i am an avid daydreamer.

[dbbolton]

...the devil's plaything.

[fuscia]

...the devil's plaything.

are you talking about ...uh, 'chooch la geetz'?

[dbbolton]

nope, idle hands.


actually, what i do when i'm really bored, is read through all of fuscia's posts to find a good one to use as my signature. i'm thinking about changing it to "openbox is to fluxbox as porn is to star wars" or something. i can't remember how it goes exactly.

[matchstich]

:D Surf these forums :D

Regards,
Stew2

same here, trying to learn this os and how to make things work on my puter

[matchstich]

Out of curiosity, what do you code? I'm a programmer myself, but I'm always stuck with the blank page syndrom: I never know what to code "for fun"...


- trib'
how about coding a script for scanners. there are a few of us with acer/beng scanners on here having problems trying to finger out the process to make them work. being a complete newbie. a lot of this is greek to me. i am getting the ubuntu book for beginners for x-mass.

[OffHand]

Out of curiosity, what do you code? I'm a programmer myself, but I'm always stuck with the blank page syndrom: I never know what to code "for fun"...

- trib'

Why don't you get into some kind of project and code that? Useful and fun at the same time :)

[LookTJ]

When I'm bored, I try to help people with Ubuntu problems. Also I love to learn alot about Linux.

[macogw]

Answer questions on here in the beginner section

[iPower]

Drive over people in Carmageddon :-D

[steven8]

surf the net looking for freeware

[Titus A Duxass]

Play pocket billiards!

[steven8]

Play pocket billiards!

Hey! I've heard of that. Is it fun?!

[Titus A Duxass]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus A Duxass
Play pocket billiards!

Hey! I've heard of that. Is it fun?!

- Oh yes! can be played with one or two players.

[steven8]

Play pocket billiards!


- Oh yes! can be played with one or two players.


What about teams!?!

[Titus A Duxass]

What about teams!?! - Team playing is probably illegal in most countries, if not immoral.

[steven8]

:-)

[ember]

Well, it all really depends on the state of boredom:

"Total ******* boredom":

This happens only once in a year at maximum. If however, the day happens to be the day of total boredom, I do nothing, because I am far too unmotivated to even take a shower.

"Distracting boredom":

This is the most common boredom for me, it means: I am not really bored, but I am looking for an excuse to stop debugging ;)

In that case, I:
- visit Heise, Golem and Prolinux (German IT / Linux Newssites)
- look at the Cafe and Backyard (and sometimes the Feisty forums) here
- go to OpenBC/Xing and look for new messages in my groups, occasionally post something
- check my bank account online (just to see that there is not much left ;))

"2-player boredom":

This effectively means my girlfriend is here and we are undecided about what to do, so we usually:
- watch DVDs
- have sex ;)

Eventually I conclude that boredom is a phenomena that has too be investigated further in the future ;)

[steven8]

This effectively means my girlfriend is here and we are undecided about what to do, so we usually:
- watch DVDs
- have sex

That sounds even better than the team pocket pool idea!

[tribaal]

Why don't you get into some kind of project and code that? Useful and fun at the same time

Well yeah, that is exactly what I'm trying to do. But then I have to find something I'm really interested in, otherwise I'll drop out before contributing anything... :(

So... That's why I'm learning GTKRadiant and Blender, I'll be able to contribute in yet another way (making 3d stuff and maps for games).
I suggest you guys try out OpenArena (http://openarena.ws/), it's really nice (well basically a fully free version of Quake3).

It's a good time killer, too :)

- trib'

[Titus A Duxass]

That sounds even better than the team pocket pool idea! - I think it maybe a German or European variation of pocket Billiards/Pool. I think the rules are the same, and the end result is the same.

[bigken]

Go to my local pub get lashed come home and pester the wife :D

[Cyvros]

Check the Ubuntu Forums for new and interesting posts. Maybe eat quiche as well.

[hoagie]

Check the forums.
Go skating all alone.
Try to mix mentos with a coke.,

[DoctorMO]

Ah the programming blank page effect, the above post is right I'm never bored of ideas, only distracted enough to think I have nothing fun to do.

when I get right into it, I'm filing my time with Dohickey (dohickey.sourceforge.net) I'll sometimes post inspiring ideas on other peoples mailings lists and I have a plan to integrate scanners into hal to make them far easier to use with ubuntu.

To those that want to make drivers: gah, you may need to learn some interesting things.

[BarfBag]

This effectively means my girlfriend is here and we are undecided about what to do, so we usually:
- watch DVDs
- have sex ;)

Or you could be like me. Single, watches DVD's, and pretends he's having sex. ;)

[Lexam]

I steal lunch money... from myself...

[Mr Wrath]

When bored, I play around with Ubuntu and Debian...tweaking, modifying, and learning.

Forum runs, video searching, and computer gaming are also a personal favorite to conquer boredom (primarily the gaming).

[ice60]

i listen to podcasts, or a vidcast (or whatever a vidcast is called) here are some -

http://commandn.typepad.com/
http://odeo.com/channel/1792/view
http://radio.linuxquestions.org/
http://slashdotreview.com/
http://geekbrief.podshow.com/
http://www.rocketboom.com/

i haven't checked all the urls above, i got them from my RSS reader, but if you want more links i have a few 100 lol

or go to google video and lookup documentary

[zetsumei]

TUX RACER

awesome game to kill time =)

[lyceum]

<sigh> I wish I had time to be bored.

Hang out here, play video games, draw, read/think about the mysteries of the universe in this order depending on time. Since I am always on line I am always logged in here for when I get sick of what I am doing, which is like getting bored, right?

[EdThaSlayer]

I either

1.Watch anime
2.Surf these forums
3.Play Ragnarok Online(if my laptop is around)
4.Code in Python
5.Just surf the internet!(wikipedia is my favorite though)

[graabein]

Drink beer and listen to Iggy Pop. I'm bored I'm the chairman of the board.

[Xzallion]

I write and map out adventures for Dungeons and Dragons, Rifts, or other Table top Roleplaying games.

If I'm not in the mood for that, I draw, play video games or go for a walk. Lately its just been the video games cause my buddy gave me Disgaea, and I have become addicted.

[sonny]

I either:
1. Surf the forums
2. Read IT news sites
3. Learn something new for work (I'm a statician)
4. Search for funny videos
5. Play UT2004, America's Army, Call of Duty, Diablo 2, Doom 3 or Lincity
6. Daydream
7. Learn something new (anything that can be learn in 3-4 hours)

[sonny]

This effectively means my girlfriend is here and we are undecided about what to do, so we usually:
- watch DVDs
- have sex ;)
mmmm... bored sex... I'll try that... I've tried drunken sex but never bored sex... perhaps it's because sex requires so much energy and effort... :-k