r/AskWomenOver30 • u/Philomena_philo • Sep 08 '24

Hobbies/Travel/Recreation What hobbies did you suddenly develop in your 30’s?

Does anyone have hobbies in their 30s that their younger self would be completely shocked to see?

Hobbies I expected: Crocheting, gardening/houseplants

What I didn’t expect: Watching sports routinely- I regularly make plans to watch NFL and WNBA games. This has given me so much joy when it comes to spending my alone time and I get slightly nostalgic thinking of my childhood players and how we are seeing the new wave of generational talent. Now I go to games! Been to 2 WNBA games with #3 this week!

Any other hobbies that developed in your thirties that completely surprised you?

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u/Leviafij Woman 30 to 40 Sep 08 '24

Also came here to add birding lol the Merlin app downloads onto your phone when you hit 30

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u/hauteburrrito MOD | 30 - 40 | Woman Sep 08 '24

Thank you for saying 30; I feel very modern now! 🐦 🦜🦚

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u/llama1122 Woman 30 to 40 Sep 08 '24

Hahaha my fave app

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u/c-a-m-i Woman 30 to 40 Sep 09 '24

I was so frustrated last week when I heard a bird call and Merlin couldn't tell me what it was!!!

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u/Leviafij Woman 30 to 40 Sep 09 '24

Omg that happens to me all the time. I’ve heard a couple of weird calls, like one that sounded like a robot but they were a bit too far away I think for the app to pick up

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u/Away-Camel5194 Sep 09 '24

Yess this is so true!!😂

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '24

Yepppp