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[Eggsnham]

Escapists! I am going to attempt to start playing Soccer. This decision was made when I decided that I'd rather do something other than running to try and be less fat than usual. Whoo! Productivity!

I enjoy playing it and I'm somewhat decent at it, at least in casual situations that is.

There's a problem that involves me not being on a level anywhere near where the local teams are. In terms of skill that is. But I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

Anyways, Escapists; what is something that you've always enjoyed but one day decided that it would be cool to actually try and pursue? Or something that you enjoy, but have never thought about pursuing?

I'm sorry if this post has made no sense, I'm a little bit tired. Sleep deprivation is a *****.

EDIT: Fun fact! The English started calling it Soccer first, at least according to "Yahoo News".

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

That would be professional wrestling. Yes i know it's not real and all that but I've been viewing the programs since i was a lad and my ability to go into many a characters is just perfect for that.

 

[Jark212]

Skydiving, and it was actually pretty fun...

Spoiler: Yes, this is actually me...

 

[Eggsnham]

That would be professional wrestling. Yes i know it's not real and all that but I've been viewing the programs since i was a lad and my ability to go into many a characters is just perfect for that.

I've also heard that it's pretty lucrative, even for an amateur level. Who wouldn't want to do professional wrestling?

 

[Radeonx]

Well, when I started high school, I decided to take up boxing and Brazilian Jujitsu.
I did pretty well at them both, getting a black belt, but some unforeseen injuries forced me to stop all competitive sports.

 

[Luke5515]

Well I played on a rugby team. It was odd and different, but it was fun. Only problem was the team practiced in a not all that good neighborhood. Once practice was canceled because there was a shooting down the street.

 

[Emperor Platypus]

I'm thinking of joining a rowing club when I go to Uni. I hate those rowing machines but actually being on the water is kinda nice.

Plus I tried it once and turns out I'm a bit of a natural. I didn't freak out and used slow and powerful.... strokes? Is that how you'd call it? Whereas the rest of the guys didn't really seem to grasp the concept. So they put me in front of the boat hoping that the rest would take notice of my rhythm and would join in. (yay it feels good to be good at something )

 

[Kagim]

That would be professional wrestling. Yes i know it's not real and all that but I've been viewing the programs since i was a lad and my ability to go into many a characters is just perfect for that.

Professional Wrestling actually is real.

Unless you mean WWE.

At which point i'll just shut up and sit in a corner.

 

[Rakkana]

I think you mean football.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

That would be professional wrestling. Yes i know it's not real and all that but I've been viewing the programs since i was a lad and my ability to go into many a characters is just perfect for that.

Professional Wrestling actually is real.

Unless you mean WWE.

At which point i'll just shut up and sit in a corner.

Yes i do mean WWE got a problem with that?

 

[Rarhnor]

I kinda always wanted to go outside...

 

[Eggsnham]

I think you mean football.

No, the English called it Soccer first, therefore, as an American who doesn't feel like confusing his fellow Americans, I will continue to call it Soccer guilt free.

 

[Rakkana]

I think you mean football.

No, the English called it Soccer first, therefore, as an American who doesn't feel like confusing his fellow Americans, I will continue to call it Soccer guilt free.

The english call it football. That's a fact. If you want to go on saying it guilt free go ahead but just remember that it's called football.

 

[Eggsnham]

I think you mean football.

No, the English called it Soccer first, therefore, as an American who doesn't feel like confusing his fellow Americans, I will continue to call it Soccer guilt free.

The english call it football. That's a fact. If you want to go on saying it guilt free go ahead but just remember that it's called football.

The English call it Football now, but the term Soccer was thought up by the English, used by the English, and then adopted by Americans.

It was first called Association Football, which then was shortened to Assoc which then turned to Soccer.

So yes, the official name is Football, but it's totally acceptable to call it Soccer. Now, let's not start a flamewar please.

 

[The Night Shade]

I always wanted to play drums and now i do

I always wanted to make a movie also go to a firing range to learn how to fire a gun the right way

 

[tomtom94]

I'm thinking of joining a rowing club when I go to Uni. I hate those rowing machines but actually being on the water is kinda nice.

Plus I tried it once and turns out I'm a bit of a natural. I didn't freak out and used slow and powerful.... strokes? Is that how you'd call it? Whereas the rest of the guys didn't really seem to grasp the concept. So they put me in front of the boat hoping that the rest would take notice of my rhythm and would join in. (yay it feels good to be good at something )

I can't recommend rowing enough, if you enjoy it then you should just go for it. (Although do be prepared to lose quite a chunk of your life in training)

OT: I currently wish I hadn't thrown my guitar away cause I fancied teaching it to myself (last time I tried it was a complete disaster because I was lazy). Might have to try that with a keyboard instead...if my family owned one. *sigh*. I'm musically repressed.

 

[major28]

swimming i always liked it as a kid and joined a serious club 2 years ago now i am going into tenth grade and faster than most of the seniors

 

[Rakkana]

I think you mean football.

No, the English called it Soccer first, therefore, as an American who doesn't feel like confusing his fellow Americans, I will continue to call it Soccer guilt free.

The english call it football. That's a fact. If you want to go on saying it guilt free go ahead but just remember that it's called football.

The English call it Football now, but the term Soccer was thought up by the English, used by the English, and then adopted by Americans.

It was first called Association Football, which then was shortened to Assoc which then turned to Soccer.

So yes, the official name is Football, but it's totally acceptable to call it Soccer. Now, let's not start a flamewar please.

I don't know it's history but I know I hate the butchery of the English language in America. At the moment I don't think I know enough about the word to start a flame war and stay in the right.

Next time...

 

[Sebenko]

I think you mean football.

No, the English called it Soccer first, therefore, as an American who doesn't feel like confusing his fellow Americans, I will continue to call it Soccer guilt free.

Yea I have to say having lived in England for 20 years I've never once heard someone call it soccer without using as a way to subversively mock Americans. I have a feeling the reason America call's it soccer is so it doesn't get confused with American foorball. Which is a lot like our Rugby.

Except American Football is for little girls who like their armour and are scared of a broken nose or two.

No, I'm not being hypocritical at all. Not even a little bit.

 

[Blueruler182]

Something I've started doing is archery. I find launching a foot-and-a-half long metal rod into a wall incredibly soothing. Also, driving. Had my first lesson the other day (at 18) and, due to video games, I got a feel for the controls quickly and managed to scare the shit out of my mom. Oh, and therapy. Therapy was very helpful and relaxing.

Things I've never thought of doing but probably would enjoy involve fire. Lots and lots of fire.