Having spent a year looking for a pastime that sticks, Chloë McPolin recalls the ones she loved – and the ones she will not be trying again
Chloë McPolin’s search for a hobby included bell ringing, trips to Mondello Park and Perpetua, kayaking and trying Aikido. Photos: Gerry Mooney/Steve Humphreys/Frank McGrath/Tom Honan
Hobby comrades, the end of the year is upon us, so it’s high time for a bit of self-reflection on our pursuits over the past 12 months. It has been almost one year since I began this insatiable hobby quest. I have tried around 37 in total.
Now, I know what you might be thinking: how on earth has she not found a hobby yet? Well, I actually think I may have found one, but I’ll reveal my findings in due course. I thought it would be helpful to do a year-round-up and rank my hobbies from best to worst. Almost like a Spotify Wrapped. Hobbies Wrapped, if you will.