CREATION BEATS CONSUMPTION
GAMING This hobby was my first love. Being able to control a character rather than watch them do things on their own change interactive media for me. In a way, it was like playing God.
READING I'll admit that it wasn't a favorite of mine growing up. But finding the books I like may have changed my perspective. Plus, I learn a lot from nonfiction and philosophical books.
DRAWING This was one of my favorite things to do. I used to do this constantly growing up. I even did a comic series in middle and high school for my own enjoyment. That alone jumpstarted story and lore building for me in the future.
The left shows OBS Studio showing The Sims 2 game The right shows me filming a scene from my very first series in a remake FILMMAKING This has become a long standing hobby that saved my sanity during depression and joblessness. From making random videos, gameplay footage, music videos to Sims 2 Machinima brought my creativity and stories to life.
MUSIC PRODUCTION I used to play piano on and off for years, but I was never any good. I still wanted to make music. This hobby came later in life in 2010. First with FL Studios, then Reaper and LMMS. I use VSTs, sometimes Vocaloids and I have a midi keyboard for brainstorming. I make songs for myself and for my Sims 2 machinima projects. It's one of the hardest hobbies, but it's very rewarding.
EVEN IF IT'S FOR FUN, BET ON YOURSELF!