This pandemic has been upon us for 10 months now. It has affected all of us in one way or another. I don't want to get into the dark side of it, though. I definitely don't want to get into the political side of it (please refrain from such discussion here.)
What I DO want to get into are any hobbies you've decided to pursue during this time. I know not everyone had MORE time on their hands, especially those with kids, but I'm sure everyone had to change what they did with the time they did have, at least to some degree!
Personally, I've been working on a few things:
I've been dying to record my own music, so I downloaded Reaper (a recording program) and bought a few inexpensive pieces to allow me to connect my guitar and bass to my computer. I downloaded some drum programming software, and I've got a couple of things in the works. Not good, mind you... but fun nonetheless!
I've been wanting to write a book for a LONG time. I've been studying various methods and techniques, but I haven't started the writing process yet. Guys like Straight Success and accordtunerx have been an inspiration, because they're both just guys like me. They made it happen, and I admire that. I want to make it happen as well! I'm only now starting to get that ball rolling, but I'm excited to do so. Everyone knows I have no trouble putting a ton of words down...
I also plastidipped my Miata, and I really enjoyed the process. It's not perfect, and I'd never offer my services for profit... but the process is quite rewarding. The DYC Sprayer kit is HIGHLY recommended for anyone getting into it!
I've also been working on my yard. I bought a new house a couple years ago, and I have lots of ideas. I spent much of this summer working on my gardens and lawn. Took down some big trees, and studied TONS of options for their replacements. Settled on Red Rocket crepe myrtles, so they should be pretty rad once they grow up a bit! Now I'm planning to hedge in my side yard for a nice private courtyard, which meant investigating the best plants to use (settled on Greeen Emerald arborvitae), and learning my town's regulations (I have a corner property, so I can't plant within a certain distance of the intersection... boo...)
I also keep telling myself I'm going to learn German, but it hasn't happened yet.
Has anyone else been busy doing anything interesting?
What I DO want to get into are any hobbies you've decided to pursue during this time. I know not everyone had MORE time on their hands, especially those with kids, but I'm sure everyone had to change what they did with the time they did have, at least to some degree!
Personally, I've been working on a few things:
I've been dying to record my own music, so I downloaded Reaper (a recording program) and bought a few inexpensive pieces to allow me to connect my guitar and bass to my computer. I downloaded some drum programming software, and I've got a couple of things in the works. Not good, mind you... but fun nonetheless!
I've been wanting to write a book for a LONG time. I've been studying various methods and techniques, but I haven't started the writing process yet. Guys like Straight Success and accordtunerx have been an inspiration, because they're both just guys like me. They made it happen, and I admire that. I want to make it happen as well! I'm only now starting to get that ball rolling, but I'm excited to do so. Everyone knows I have no trouble putting a ton of words down...
I also plastidipped my Miata, and I really enjoyed the process. It's not perfect, and I'd never offer my services for profit... but the process is quite rewarding. The DYC Sprayer kit is HIGHLY recommended for anyone getting into it!
I've also been working on my yard. I bought a new house a couple years ago, and I have lots of ideas. I spent much of this summer working on my gardens and lawn. Took down some big trees, and studied TONS of options for their replacements. Settled on Red Rocket crepe myrtles, so they should be pretty rad once they grow up a bit! Now I'm planning to hedge in my side yard for a nice private courtyard, which meant investigating the best plants to use (settled on Greeen Emerald arborvitae), and learning my town's regulations (I have a corner property, so I can't plant within a certain distance of the intersection... boo...)
I also keep telling myself I'm going to learn German, but it hasn't happened yet.
Has anyone else been busy doing anything interesting?
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