Hobbies & Interests

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Activities that bring joy, relaxation, and growth outside of professional work. These are energy-giving pursuits that contribute to a well-rounded life.

Active Pursuits

Gardening 🌱 Currently my main hobby focus. There's something deeply satisfying about nurturing plants and watching them grow—a physical manifestation of the Digital Garden philosophy.

Reading 📚 See Reading List for current and past reads. I gravitate toward fiction that explores human nature and non-fiction about systems and behavior.

Creative Expression

Digital Gardening Building and tending this knowledge garden is itself a hobby—the intersection of learning, writing, and technology.

Games & Play

Board Games Social gaming with friends—strategy games, party games, and everything in between.

Why Hobbies Matter

Hobbies provide:

  • Mental rest through engaged distraction
  • Flow State states without professional pressure
  • Identity beyond work
  • Social connection through shared interests
  • Skill development in low-stakes environments

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