hobby noun
plural hobbies
a pursuit outside one’s regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation
merriam-webster
over the years, I’ve explored and jumped from hobby to hobby, learning as much or little as I can about each hobby, and then moving on to the next.
here’s a listing of hobbies I’ve explored, along with descriptions where applicable, and sorted / organized by proficiency level and current interest in the hobby in question.
semi-professional.
baking
cookies (white choco macadamia, chocolate chip
cakes (basque cheesecakes)
bread (hokkaido milk bread w/ fruit and nuts)
intermediate.
drawing / painting
mostly self-taught. drew and painted from a young age and continued to today.
various media // acrylics, colored pencil, marker, pen, watercolors
web design
video editing
piano
took lessons and passed level 10. had more interest in jpop/rock songs than bach.
sculpture
clay, papier-mâché, acrylic medium on cardboard form.
jewelry-making
took classes and hope to resume making pieces.
amateur.
guitar
got around to playing ode to joy and stopped. planning to pick it up again.
knowledge of but no practical experience in.
piercing
read a ton of literature on the subject (incl. the app’s quarterly journal the point)