Just what do you guys do when you aren't doing your usual drudgery? I mean, you guys gotta have hobbies, right?

I have pretty obvious ones - Surfing the OpNet, working on pet projects, Basically doing the things I love without the pressure of work deadlines.

Damn it's good to be me sometimes...

I'm in the middle of a transition phase, Sakura-chan. Give me a few more days and I'll let you know.

Senhora Sakura, please accept sincere apologies for my unforgivable tardiness in replying to your question.

After much difficulty and consideration I arrived at my current focus which forces me to use my abilities, both quantum and more mundane, to their fullest while requiring a certain imaginative flair. You may have surmised that my abilities lie primarily in altering the size of things and I have been involved in a long term project putting those talents to the test. In the simplest possible terms I am building what might be called a terrarium for want of a better description.

The flair is in constructing something that is both aesthetically pleasing to the senses while solving engineering and environmental problems associated with bringing diverse environments into a common container. Understanding of environmental engineering is something I have been forced to master on my own but the success of Utopia's terra forming project in Eithiopia has led to a greater availability of both materials and scholastic instruction.

On those evenings when environmental or engineering problems hold no allure I contrate on continuing construction of the buildings used when working within the terrarium. Building my home as it were. When the environmental systems are eventually stable I shall begin work on a high speed magnetic transit system.

With the number of problems I've experienced maintaining stability of the cooling systems simulating the arctic region it might be advisable for me to have a means of traveling there rapidly from the other sectors.

Well, since I brought it up, here's a few things I do.

Primarily I sketch and draw. I also program at a proficient pace. Recently I upgraded my Linux driven system. Using my own software. I plan to design my own 3D data realization GUI which would allow a user to have their own Virtual environment that represents their home CPU. Sort of like having their own world in their own home. I also program firewalls and what not, and I have a CPU I'm not to fond of that I actually ALLOW hackers to walk in and try to defeat my firewalls installed on that system. Don't worry, my actual system is on a different line. That's where I put the real deal security. My greatest goal: To put an operating system that can run ANYTHING on a 1.44MB disk. Or at least the core operating system at least.
Otherwise, back to sketching, I actually come up with some wild designs for clothing and what not, and entertain myself by designing costumes, clothing, and generally have a good time making myself look as funny as possible. Keeps my humor well fed and my EGO in a managable size. But don't worry, I don't go too far of the deep end on that. I've also discovered my musical talents. I toy with various guitars, keyboards, and drum machines. I've been also toying with Electronica style music.

There's all I need to say.

Hobbies?

Are hookers a hobby?

Ehn, I dance, I party, I go to concerts, I gamble, I fuck, I drink, I snort coke, I do speed, I smoke, I fuck, I drink, I knit, I beat up people.

What?

Of course.

I paint, I sculpt, I compose, I invent, I cook, I write, I program, I ponder, I debate, I invest, I dance, I research, I excercise, I design and I engage in the occasional recreational crime.

Nothing special.

This is considered a hobby? Ah. Then I have two.

Well aren't we just a bunch of criminals, ad me to that list.

Seriously, I love mythology. I like exploring old temples, and the like. Ancient egyptian mortuary science is fascinating, is that what it would be called? Anyways, recreating their means of preservation is something I enjoy. But mostly that is me paying my respects, and not really a hobby.

I like games. Hide in seek, marco-polo, capture the flag, scavenger hunts are a lot of fun too. Poker is good if the stakes are high enough. Use your imagination.

Oh, and I can't forget my snakes, I love to tend to my pets. But I'm with Bill on the rest, although I'm not much of a concert goer.

Bill,
Do you really knit?

A lady of excellence and beauty is not to be corrected in her choice of phrasing. For those of us not so blessed the term funerary ritualis often used.

thank you, proper terms escape me most of the time.

Hey, that Egyptian stuff sounds cool. Can I tag along the next time you go exploring? I'd like to play some of those games too. Maybe we could get together some time? Ooh hey, can I check out your snakes? I saw some at the zoo the other day but I wasn't allowed to hold them.

Oh En, I don't really know what my hobbies are aside from creating music and exploring New York. It's getting kind of boring doing this by myself though.

I guess I don't do much of ANYTHING except my hobbies, the odd diversion of self defence and repaying debts aside.

I can survive in nearly any environment indefinitely, and gain sustenance from that environment as well. This precludes the need to work for a living, so I don't, except when I need cash for a specific reason, even then it never seems like work because I never take a job I don't find interesting.

I explore, I explore, I explore. The universe, other beings, myself. I find myself interested in everything. Also I try and lend a helping hand to whoever or whatever I can, a recent conversation with the matriarch of an elephant herd alerted her to avoid certain fields and areas in the clan's wanderings. I do a lot of that sort of thing with my time.

Is this a hobby or is it work? I couldn't tell you but it's how I fill my time.

Hobbies? What is this "spare time" concept of which I hear?

Recently I train, fight, work on a research paper, explore Jupiter's moons, surf the net, and/or engage in intellectual discusions.

Okay Seven, I can take you along next time. Don't expect something out of Tomb Raider though, most shit just isn't set up with such elaborate traps.

I'm gonna have to say no on the game time. I think my friends would have too much fun with you.

But if you're good, my snakes wouldn't mind the extra attention. Or if you want just let me know where you are and I can send some that might be in your area to visit you.

Now I know what to get you for N-Day. If I can just figure out a way to wrap a bow around it.

Just let me know when your going next and where you'll be so I can relocate to you. I don't really know what "Tomb Raider" is aside from some sort of video game so there's no high expectation of what to expect.

Truth be told, I just want to hang out with another Nova who isn't all suck-uppy to doctors and stuff. Your friends sound kinda cool and don't worry about me, I've had some training on "How not to get my ass handed to me" even if it means turning off someone's powers.

I guess then if you want, check my profile and contact me privatly. I'm sure we can arrange something.

Sorry baby I didn't answer. I was out on a gig down in Guatamala. Just got done cleaning the brains offa my gloves. Man that shit stains.

I only gotta day before I'm out again. Going down to Kashmir, some mofo Japanese nova, Saki, been talkin smack. Man I hate them Jannisaries.

Sorry, got distracted. When I get back I'll knit you up something sexy. Mebbe you and me can go out on the town or somethin?

Talk atcha later sweetness.

Saki?
THE Saki? Goddamn Vile. What'd you do to piss that poor fool off enough to run at the mouth?
Addendum:
Let me add some detail to that post:
What was said to you that would make you want to take Saki down? Sounds like Saki may have done the old "Don't let your mouth write a check your ass can't cash." Mistake.

It's a date then.