I chose to do these three particular hobbies because they are quirky and fun. They are seriously underestimated hobbies, which is why I have made it my mission to get these three really cool activities known in the world. Also, I had never heard of any of these things before doing this website. so, not only have I learnt something new but I have also allowed others to be enlightened through this knowledge.
The reason that I chose to cover gongoozling was originally because of the name, but then as I started to research it I realised that it was actually a really interesting, but seriously underestimated pastime. The official definition of a gongoozler is a person who enjoys watching activity on the canals in the United Kingdom. The term is also often used in a more general way to describe those who have an interest in canals and the canal life, but do not actively participate. Gongoozling really strongly reminds me of train spotting, however with this you are outside in the fresh air, next to a river in a relaxing environment.
My friend suggested extreme ironing to me and, as I had never heard of it I decided to look into it, and this was the one that surprised me the most. What surprised me was that so many people participated in the sport, there is even a world championships! The more I looked into the hobby the more excited I became, how can something so boring be turned into something so exciting and interesting to participate in!? My particular favourite stunt performed in last years championships was the one where three people are skydiving; two are holding the ironing board flat and the third is ironing a pair of shorts.
For the third hobby I chose to research on a hobby called egg carving. Egg carving is basically drawing pattern over a hollow sterilized eggshell, and then using a small and delicate drill to carve the pattern into the shell, thus creating a beautiful sculpture. I personally feel that this is my favourite of all the hobbies.
The reason that I chose to cover gongoozling was originally because of the name, but then as I started to research it I realised that it was actually a really interesting, but seriously underestimated pastime. The official definition of a gongoozler is a person who enjoys watching activity on the canals in the United Kingdom. The term is also often used in a more general way to describe those who have an interest in canals and the canal life, but do not actively participate. Gongoozling really strongly reminds me of train spotting, however with this you are outside in the fresh air, next to a river in a relaxing environment.
My friend suggested extreme ironing to me and, as I had never heard of it I decided to look into it, and this was the one that surprised me the most. What surprised me was that so many people participated in the sport, there is even a world championships! The more I looked into the hobby the more excited I became, how can something so boring be turned into something so exciting and interesting to participate in!? My particular favourite stunt performed in last years championships was the one where three people are skydiving; two are holding the ironing board flat and the third is ironing a pair of shorts.
For the third hobby I chose to research on a hobby called egg carving. Egg carving is basically drawing pattern over a hollow sterilized eggshell, and then using a small and delicate drill to carve the pattern into the shell, thus creating a beautiful sculpture. I personally feel that this is my favourite of all the hobbies.