I started pottery around 3 years ago. By practicing consistently and deliberately I have made many things I actually like. I am also teaching a beginner pottery class at a studio near my house.
I read a TON. I love to hear what others are reading, give recommendations when they ask. In the first couple days of knowing you I will probably recommend Einsteins Dreams by Alan Lightman.
I am programming a lot on the side. Currently I am focused on Swift. Though in every company I have worked at I have learned the programming language and committed code.
I have been climbing five years and have climbed 1500 feet in a single day. Teaching as many people to climb as possible along the way. Climbing altered the course of my life and taught me to push myself, learn for enjoyment, and dig deeper in many other aspects of life. As a direct result of climbing, I have brought an experimental mindset to everything I do.
A sport I tried to avoid for years for being "dangerous". Then COVID came and I couldn't climb. As a beginner to mountain biking I rely heavily on my friends to teach me the ropes and it is extremely exciting to be a beginner again and have something completely new to learn about.
August 2021: Completed Vapor Trail with friends for first bike-packing trip
May 2021: In 12 months of owning my bike I biked over 2000 miles!
This stems from curiosity in 2021. My main focus is now pottery which I have really enjoyed. Also includes getting into Woodworking, 3D printer, CNC, Laser Engraving, and even Welding. Supporting those skills comes with a host of others like graphic design and 3d modeling.