If we have shared hobbies or similar interests, I'm always open to exploring them with new people. So don't be shy, feel free to [[Get In Contact]]. ## Current Hobbies ### Acro Yoga I started practicing Acro Yoga in the summer of 2023, however I took a hiatus these last few months due to my busy schedule. Moving forward this will be one of the hobbies I prioritize the most. I have met some amazing people through Acro Yoga and I'm grateful for the generosity of the Acro Yoga Community. I still consider myself a beginner, as I need to regain my confidence as I start dipping my toes back into Acro Yoga. My primary interest is L-Basing, but I might start dabbling with flying soon. At this time, I'm not really interested in basing or flying for standing Acro. ### Disc Golf I started playing Disc Golf in 2024 and quickly fell in love with the sport. I had a few friends to show me the ropes and I enjoyed playing once or twice a week for a few months. Early on I was throwing in the +20 range on my local 18 hole course, but I was able to get that down to the +6 to +8 range after a few weeks. I haven't played in a few months now due to my aforementioned busy schedule, but I'm looking forward to getting back into Disc Golf. ### Dungeons & Dragons I've long been curious about giving D&D a try, however outside of one experience as a kid I didn't dive in until 2023. Beyond playing a campaign locally through five missions and putting significant hours into Balders Gate 3, I also enjoy the character building process. I love starting with a character backstory, then optimizing the build to best fit the narrative. ### Rock Climbing Rock climbing is one of my newer hobbies, so I'm still very much a beginner. I enjoy both bouldering and top roping, however I'm mainly interested in indoor climbing and don't currently plan on taking this hobby outdoors as of yet. ### Collecting Vinyl Records Another new hobby of mine is collecting vinyl records. I love finding a new artist and getting to know their music by listening to their albums from start to finish. At this point I have 300+ records thanks to a few generous people gifting me their personal collections they no longer wanted. ### Fantasy Football With an appreciation for data/statistics and the NFL Draft process, I enjoy building & managing fantasy football teams. And I am proud to be the 2025 Champion of my college friend league (12-team). I recognize that not everyone shares my enthusiasm for fantasy football, so if that's the case just let me know and I promise to not talk your ears off about it! ## Past Hobbies ### Pottery Back in 2022 I was looking for a new hobby that used my hands and decided on pottery. I had some previous experience from a high school art class, however it wasn't a medium I enjoyed much back then. However, this time around I found throwing on the wheel to be a really meditative practice and I'm proud of the pieces I made over the course of the 6-months I invested into the hobby. ### Ultimate Frisbee I first played Ultimate Frisbee with friends back in High School, however I didn't play organized Ultimate Frisbee until 2023. I only ended up playing for two seasons in my local league, but it's a sport I enjoy playing and I'm definitely down to play in pickup games. ### Video Games I've never really been a big gamer, however it's still something I enjoy. I grew up playing N64, PS1, Xbox, PS2, & Xbox 360. These days I own a PS5 & Nintendo Switch, but I rarely invest my time playing games on my own. However, I definitely enjoy playing the standard Nintendo Party Games (Mario Kart, Mario Party, Smash Bros). Recent games I've played on my own: Balders Gate 3, BOTW/TOTK, Skyrim, Borderlands. Every once and awhile nostalgia hits hard for some of the computer games I used to play for countless hours, including Age of Empires II and Dungeon Siege. Or one of the online games like Bloons Tower Defense. ### Genealogy A few years ago I got interested in learning more about my family history. So I started building out my family tree in Ancestry. I made it a few generations back before I ended up putting this personal project on the back burner. I do plan on diving back in at some point to see what I can learn about my ancestors. ## Maybe Someday Hobbies ### Language Learning I've always had a desire to speak multiple languages, however I have not invested the time and effort necessary to learn a second language. Languages that interest me: German, Italian, Japanese, & Spanish. ### Leatherworking Leatherworking is high on my list of potential hobbies. While I'd love to make functional items like wallets, bags, & belts, my real desire is to craft costumes & kink wear. ### Archery This is another hobby that's been on my list of interests for awhile now. I've dabbled at my local Renn Faire and I'm down to visit a local range soon, however I don't think this is a hobby I'll pick up for quite some time. ### Calisthenics I marvel at some of the things people are able to do with their bodies after years of practicing calisthenics. It's definitely something I could see myself getting into as an alternative to lifting weights, which I find to be boring. ### Aerial Acrobatics I have some friends who are very skilled arial acrobats. I enjoy watching them perform their routines and could see myself dabbling with pole dancing or silks in the future. ### Cosplay I enjoy watching cosplay creation videos on YouTube and one day want to invest time into creating my own cosplay outfits. There's not a specific character I'd like to cosplay as, but could see myself creating my own character. I've also never been to comic con, but absolutely plan on attending one soon! ### Harmonica I don't play any instruments, but if I decided to learn one I'd very likely start with the harmonica. ## Activities & Interests Here is a list of activities I enjoy (in no particular order): - Hiking - Traveling - Visiting Museums - Renn Faires - Massage (Giving & Receiving) - Yoga - Skiing - Dancing - Thrifting, Flea Markets, & Yard Sales - Flower Arranging - Legos & Puzzles