Mine would be creating pen and paper ciphers for my made up secret communication needs.

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    For me it’s coffee. Most people see it as a daily need. When I say my hobby is coffee they always say things like “that’s not a hobby”.

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      You’re being too broad. Gotta specify what you’re doing with coffee at that point, and a slight expansion.

      Basically, when bringing it up make it sound more interesting and mysterious, with the potential of a follow-up story.

      For instance, people often ask me what brought me to Los Angeles. I tell them, “it’s lady Gaga’s fault”. Hooks 'em every time.

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          This will have to be quick and ugly, because I’m on a phone:

          1. Learn about Lady Gaga on 4chan.
          2. Become obsessed fan.
          3. Help someone w/ lyrics, via voice recording.
          4. Many people tell me I should be in radio.
          5. Lose job in Texas.
          6. Move to LA to be in radio.
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        I like the secondary aspect of coffee, finding niche roasteries and indie coffee shops, talking to the owners about their passion for coffee and to keep buying the expensive beans from them and then drinking them.

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      Coffee brings up associations with hot swill at diners. Craft coffee or coffee nerd brings up a barista image, so maybe that’s a good start.