Much as I enjoy drinking coffee and cocktails, I couldn't find the energy to turn either into a hobby.
When I'm not working (or gaming), I tend to write. I used to read a lot, but lately I find that I can't concentrate on other people's words the way I can on my own.
Some years ago I became interested in gemmology, and I'm about half way to becoming a Graduate Gemmologist. Things are on hold because I spent all my money on gemstones and commissioning a goldsmith to make loads of jewellery for me.
Otherwise I enjoy hiking holidays. Several days of hotel-to-hotel trekking, somewhere hot and sunny, where you end the walk with a cool drink and a plate of local snacks.
And then there's just general travel with my wife. We're fortunate to both be self-employed, without children, so we can essentially take off whenever we want. Visit some new part of Europe, see the sights, eat the food and be back by Monday.
When I'm not working (or gaming), I tend to write. I used to read a lot, but lately I find that I can't concentrate on other people's words the way I can on my own.
Some years ago I became interested in gemmology, and I'm about half way to becoming a Graduate Gemmologist. Things are on hold because I spent all my money on gemstones and commissioning a goldsmith to make loads of jewellery for me.
Otherwise I enjoy hiking holidays. Several days of hotel-to-hotel trekking, somewhere hot and sunny, where you end the walk with a cool drink and a plate of local snacks.
And then there's just general travel with my wife. We're fortunate to both be self-employed, without children, so we can essentially take off whenever we want. Visit some new part of Europe, see the sights, eat the food and be back by Monday.