If there’s really nothing in there, what do you have to improve on?
Well, the husk, of course! Hence why I exercise. Also, I do have a mind, and as the ancients said: a sane mind in a sane body; so I value my education, and a varied and multidisciplinary education. Knowing a lot of things, how to do a lot of things as well, and developing the ability to do a lot of things; that's what I call self-improvement.
That being said, I was being perhaps a little hyperbolic in my initial statement, yes.
Your mead is awesome :D I hope it tasted great. That's really, really awesome.
Maybe you’d find similar satisfaction from something crafty?
Maybe, maybe... I've often thought of that. I did consider homebrewing specifically, as well, though I ended up not seeing it through as I don't drink alcohol; but I strongly considered getting into sewing or crochet, for example; drawing, other things. I do enjoy writing, in spurts, usually about nothing in particular.
I just find that my interests tend to be sporadic. I do like some things, but I don't usually like sticking with them, though I may come back eventually. You know? I don't think that's a bad thing, per se, but I do feel like many people have one or two things they really like, that they do often and regularly, basically, something that defines them or that is entrenched in their identity. I don't really have that... I've never really had that, at least not for more than a few months, maybe a couple years in a constant, slow descent of importance.
I do love reading and I read a lot, but I read a lot of random stuff, without any clear guiding principle. Personally, I think that's great! but I do find people tend to see it as boring or undefined, if that makes sense? Loose.
I guess, I wish I had something more solid that I could anchor my identity to, so when someone asks who I am or what I like I could give a simple and direct answer, instead of stumbling over my words.
Will I ever find a hobby that I like? I'm really not sure I will. I'm not sure I'm the kind of person that can like a hobby. I'm sure I'll find things I will enjoy doing, but I'm not sure I'll ever be someone that enjoys doing any one particular thing or set of things. Other than reading about a bunch of stuff.
I don't know, maybe it's a silly concern to begin with. I do think it is a silly concern, but I am concerned nonetheless! Accursed me!
Anyway, very cool mead, I really did very much like that.