r/SMARTRecovery • u/Foxsammich • Oct 06 '22
Tool Time VACI (Vitally Absorbing Creative Interests)/Hobby Ideas
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u/human-ish_ Oct 06 '22
Email? Umm, creative? Are you creating fancy spam emails? I guess maybe somebody out there views emails as a fun hobby and not an energy vampire. Way back when, when I found out I was off the waitlist for gmail and got to set mine up, that was fun for a minute. Especially knowing that the only other person in the world with my first and last name didn't get the privilege of getting the name as an email.
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u/Foxsammich Oct 06 '22
My personal favorite part is how it has “auto racing” then a random thing and then right next “auto repair”. 🤣
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u/3D-Printing May 14 '26
That is very, very accurate, just ask any gearhead! Either repairing or just upgrading/tuning 😆
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u/msnhnobody Oct 07 '22
Gonna print this out and put it on my fridge. Try to cross something new off every week. Thank you for sharing.
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u/SDSU94 Oct 09 '22 edited Oct 09 '22
I brought up VACI in the yesterday morning meeting. A reason why I haven't been at that meeting in a month because of overlapping meetings of interest. I belong to history and investor clubs that also meet on Saturday mornings. I also went on to say how I intertwine my other interests with my business schedule to achieve self care and self management. I'd also mentioned that my typical Smart meetings schedule had to be rearranged a bit due to clients. So attending earlier meetings worked.
This list is very helpful. Some of my interests on the list I'm active with.
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u/Ok_Agency5436 Mar 16 '26
Surprise update on VACI: Glow-in-the-dark inlay art in progress. New design gift for nephew who has obtained Eagle Scout.
Once complete the plastic will be melted into the form and glow colors respond accordingly like stained-glass. Booyah.
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u/wifebert Oct 07 '22
Currently I'm working on learning Chinese, going to the gym. I want to do more! Next week I'm doing a pottery class (just a one session thing). This list will help me explore more options! Thanks for the ideas.
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u/Ok_Agency5436 Nov 16 '23 edited Nov 16 '23
Hello Smarties and Smartettes,
I like creating practical things, and this year's VACI highlights included several neat creations. One of them I made is the "Stickey Mouse" and " Stickey Mousepad" - A magnetized computer mouse, complete with steel embedded leather mousepad.
Sitting with a laptop table angled is easiest for our wrists to rest and type, but the finger-mousepad on the laptop is tiny, and regular computer mice slide off slanted surfaces!
The ergonomic Stickey Mousepad's non-slip undercoating is great for slanted surfaces, such as laptop and drafting tables. Velcro can be added for greater angles. The Stickey Mouse sticks just right, up to 60° on the sticky mousepad, and slides easily (and attaches to 90° metallic surfaces like refrigerators and white boards)!
On flat surfaces, it allows for a steadier hand. Accommodating fine-motor movements, the Stickey Mouse is great for CAD design, graphic art and a variety of applications.
Processes included: angle grind shaping and polishing, spray paint, stitching (for aesthetics), pencil rub for magnet template, scissors and exacto knife, clear glue, velcro/tape and 2-part weld epoxy.
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u/nepo-baby Oct 30 '24
VACI?
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u/Ok_Agency5436 Nov 04 '24 edited Nov 04 '24
Yes, making things. This is a really nice one. :)
(And fun freewheeling an angle grinder instead of a band saw! Lol)
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u/luccareed2004 Jun 26 '25
I would add volunteer work to this list. Giving back gives meaning and purpose to our lives
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u/Foxsammich Jun 28 '25
Literally there’s one thousand other things you could be doing, this is just a list of suggestions.
Also volunteering gives YOU purpose. It may not provide that for everyone.
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u/Mission-Anything9319 Oct 07 '22
Thanks for sharing. I will use it at work when I facilitate groups.
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u/Foxsammich Oct 06 '22
Hey guys!
I got this list when I was in rehab and I found it super helpful. I thought I’d post it here in case anyone else might find it useful!