Nerds might’ve been considered to be losers back in the day, but this is 2020 and nerds rule the world. Being nerdy isn’t something to be ashamed of anymore, after all, it just means being passionate and enthusiastic about things. And what’s bad about that? In fact, lots of people are proud of being geeky these days. And we all have at least one hobby that was considered nerdy back in the day. But why stop at one? Here are the best nerdy but fun hobbies you should definitely try. You definitely have the time right now.
1. Video Games
Being a gamer is basically a career at this point if you’re really good at it. And lots of us do it recreationally. If you think you’re not a gamer person, you probably just haven’t tried the right kind of game. It’s not all about shooting, there are adventure and puzzle games. There are just chill games that are about exploring new worlds and going on quests. There’s the good old Mario Bros for heaven’s sake. Just give it another try.
2. Geocaching
It’s like a treasure hunt in real life. You find locations based on GPS coordinates, find the treasure, log that you’ve been there and leave to find a new one. A lot of the time you get a little gift, but honestly, just the excitement of essentially finding a treasure map and then finding the treasure is so much fun it’s 100% worth it.
3. Board Games
I mean, monopoly doesn’t really count as geeky, but there are so many other board games that are super fun to play. Dungeons and Dragons is a classic for a reason, but you need to find a group of people who already know how to play and join – it’s way better that way. Munchkin is also incredibly fun to play.
4. Science Fiction
Science fiction novels and movies and TV shows are some of the most interesting things out there. They’re a great way to spend your free time and escape into a whole different world. And if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re seriously missing out.
5. Re-Enactments
Believe it or not, this isn’t just for history buffs. There are many clubs out there that do re-enactments of not only historical battles but also fun plays, books, movies and whatever else they feel like it. So think about what you’d like to re-enact and start looking for a club that’s right for you.
6. Scrapbooking
Journaling is very popular these days, and if you think about it, scrapbooking is that but taken a step further. It’s a great way to create a physical memory that you can look back on and many people do it to a certain extent. Do you keep cinema ticket stubs or festival bracelets, do you take polaroid pictures and stick them to the fridge? You’re already halfway there, scrapbooking just takes that and organizes it into a nice neat scrapbook.
7. Photography
We all have phones that have good cameras in them these days, and most people use social media to share their snaps. But why not take it further and try to learn more about photography than just taking cute selfies and a picture of your food? It’s an actual skill that can become a career.
8. Programming
It might sound difficult and complicated but it doesn’t have to be. There are a whole bunch of online classes and even simple apps designed for kids and adults that can teach you the basics of programming in a fun way that will feel like a game. And once you know the basics you will definitely want to create your own project and explore the world of programming further.