I am a pc enthusiast yet work 9-5 on a pc

OpenToSuggestions · 14 Nov 2011 at 23:48

Hey all.
I have really been into computers for 10 years now and enjoy spending time on mine yet my PhD is at a computer all day in an office. A lot of you here (I hope) feel the same as me when I say that when I sit at a desk all day then come home to an online FPS leaves me just feeling tired and frustrated. I need to change something in my life.

I have a nice tele and a ps3. I can extend the PC to the TV and I have a 360 pad too.
Just wondered what you guys do in my position - could more sofa gaming be the answer?
I am crap at sport and am a university warden so clubs wouldn't work as I have night time on-call duties. I walk for 60 mins a day but do no additional exercise.
mglover070588

DJMK4 · 14 Nov 2011 at 23:50

Find a hobby that doesnt involve the stuff above, see friends etc

Redz · 14 Nov 2011 at 23:51

OpenToSuggestions · 14 Nov 2011 at 23:52

DJMK4 said:
Find a hobby that doesnt involve the stuff above, see friends etc

I do see friends and family. I am thinking of when I am on duty and wish to relax

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OpenToSuggestions · 14 Nov 2011 at 23:54

Redz said:
Fap

Can't do that all evening!

Hades · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:07

mglover070588 said:
Can't do that all evening!

Can give it a damn good try though.

qqg3 · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:09

A good book?

Salsa · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:10

Hades said:
Can give it a damn good try though.

*Awaits "I'm failing my PhD due to my massively swollen member" thread*

On a more serious note I find a really good book helps me unwind after a day studying.

pingwing · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:13

mglover070588 said:
Can't do that all evening!

Must be doing it wrong then! :eek:

remy87 · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:13

Kindle!

TNGL · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:15

Build a birds table.

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Mailman86 · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:16

Electric guitar, digital piano or some other musical instrument (both of the previous you can use headphones with if noise late night is an issue for you).

joxang · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:20

You got a girlfriend? Get one. It's a good time filler for the time you have between work and computer games

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andy_mk3 · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:22

I know the feeling, I work on cars all day, I get home and have no enthusiasm to do anything to my car at all!

OpenToSuggestions · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:24

joxang said:
You got a girlfriend? Get one. It's a good time filler for the time you have between work and computer games .

I do

. She lives about an hour away so we spend a day or two together every 2 weeks.

OpenToSuggestions · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:26

andy_mk3 said:
I know the feeling, I work on cars all day, I get home and have no enthusiasm to do anything to my car at all!

For the same reason I didn't want to an IT related degree!
Off to sleep now (unless I get a call as I am on duty).

Sonea Fifer · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:27

Perhaps make an attempt to learn another language?

I'm in a similar position, I work full time (shift work) and have commitments in my spare time as well. I've recently "downloaded" a few language MP3's which I play in my car in order to help teach me.

If you're walking for 60+ mins a day download to your phone and play via earphones? I'm not saying this is specifically for you but it has helped me learn new skills - Mi español es mejorando poco a poco

steve-h · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:45

Go the gym or something else that's active.

culvers · 15 Nov 2011 at 00:55

movies and dvd boxsets - 24, the sopranos, walking dead, spartacus, the wire etc

Find watching good movies and tv shows (without the ads and waiting for next week) to be a great way to unwind.

ozaudio · 15 Nov 2011 at 01:45

weight lifting - its more than lifting weights , making half decent meals and decent rest is also part of it. in the gym you'll find people to talk to and i bet after seeing how good people can look you'll want to stick at it!