buscarse un pasatiempo

A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to look for a hobby
Ahora que tienes más tiempo libre, puedes buscarte un pasatiempo. Algo que te interese.Now that you have more free time, you can look for a hobby. Something that interests you.
a. to look for a pastime
Desde que me jubilé, me aburro mucho, así que siempre estoy buscándome un pasatiempo. - Yo veo la tele.Since I retired, I get very bored, so I'm always looking for a pastime. - I watch TV.
buscar un pasatiempo
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to look for a hobby
Estoy buscando un pasatiempo. A ser posible un deporte, algo que me mantenga en forma.I'm looking for a hobby. A sport if possible, something that keeps me fit.
a. to look for a pastime
Si buscas un pasatiempo, ¿qué te parece el de ordenar tu cuarto, que está hecho un desastre?If you're looking for a pastime, how about tidying your room, since it's a mess?
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