Something I've been thinking about recently...
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I noticed in an earlier post that you said that you find it MUCH easier to pound out riff after riff now where you didn't when you were younger. Do you think that is because you focused to much on theory back then which impeded your progress or because or is it easier now because you have such a solid basis in theory?
I don't think theory has much to do with it, actually. I mean, yeah, I do know a lot more theory, and, being a programmer, I've always thought in terms of theory, and understanding on that level. But, I write a lot of riffs in my head, and then know how to play them. Usually the first bit of a song starts with a theory based idea, like, what if I played chord shapes up and down on these two strings and had a droning A below it the whole time ? But, after the first riff, it's most likely that I'll have a musical idea of where it should go, that's not really based consciously on considering any sort of music theory.
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Vehicle mechanics. Not exactly artistic, but I feel better after making something better. I wish to take up oxy-acetylene welding sometime soon so I can start flamewars. And it sometimes helps in my day job when the office generator or UPS doesn't work as expected.
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I think I may have been an auto mechanic if I wasn't seduced by the family Apple 2e a hundred years ago... Similar satisfaction when something that didn't work before you started monkeying with it wheezes back to life...
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I write code. I am sad to say it's my hobby and my profession. I am completely talentless when it comes to pretty much everything else. I like fishing, but don't get much time for it and am pretty poor at catching fish.
Ahh... The zen of fishing is that it isn't about catching fish...
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Hobbies: Yard landscaping, guitar, photography, home improvement (major), martial arts, programming, electronics design, rolling on the floor with puppies... Does it help? Not really. But some keep me in shape to do things that others at work can't, both physical and mental.
"A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"
Do you think the martial arts improves life more than just being in better shape/stronger and being able to go Chuck Norris on someone if they try to jump you?
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I'm not trying to start a flamewar about whether coding is art, architecture or construction. I'm curious about your hobbies... How many of you coders have 'artistic' hobbies such as painting, drawing, carving, composing, writing etc... Do you think that the 'artistic' outlet helps you in your day job? If you don't mind sharing, what are your hobbies?
I have absolutely no musical or artistic ability, 0. That part of my brain does not exist. As for hobbies I spend a lot of time programming for free (or helping others with their computers also for free) when I am not on the clock. Edit: Since others have mentioned I also can do just about any home repair or construction and I also can repair appliances and fix cars. I have been fixing cars since the 1979 when I was 7. On the weekends the misses and I do usually do about 30 to 50 miles per day on our bicycles on the local trail.
John
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Do you think the martial arts improves life more than just being in better shape/stronger and being able to go Chuck Norris on someone if they try to jump you?
I can't see how the one opposites the other?
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Matthew Page wrote:
If you don't mind sharing, what are your hobbies?
Making sawdust.
"One man's wage rise is another man's price increase." - Harold Wilson
"Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons
"Man who follows car will be exhausted." - Confucius
Damn I miss that, I have not made sawdust for years. I used the make all sorts of things, mostly with pine, I miss not having a workshop.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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I write code. I am sad to say it's my hobby and my profession. I am completely talentless when it comes to pretty much everything else. I like fishing, but don't get much time for it and am pretty poor at catching fish.
hammerstein05 wrote:
I am sad to say it's my hobby and my profession
You're not the only one, I envy those with musical talent as I am completely bereft of any ability to product musical sounds.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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I can't see how the one opposites the other?
The narrow specialist in the broad sense of the word is a complete idiot in the narrow sense of the word. Advertise here – minimum three posts per day are guaranteed.
Sorry... There wasn't an 'or' in there... What I was asking is if there was more benefits to martial arts than just being stronger/faster/tougher as well as the confidence that you can hold your own if someone gets rough...
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I'm not trying to start a flamewar about whether coding is art, architecture or construction. I'm curious about your hobbies... How many of you coders have 'artistic' hobbies such as painting, drawing, carving, composing, writing etc... Do you think that the 'artistic' outlet helps you in your day job? If you don't mind sharing, what are your hobbies?
Splitting wood. 2 iron wedges, a splitting mall and an axe. Good exercise, and heats the house.
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Splitting wood. 2 iron wedges, a splitting mall and an axe. Good exercise, and heats the house.
Reminds me of most of the first 30 years of my life. Well at least the 80s and 90s.
John
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I'm not trying to start a flamewar about whether coding is art, architecture or construction. I'm curious about your hobbies... How many of you coders have 'artistic' hobbies such as painting, drawing, carving, composing, writing etc... Do you think that the 'artistic' outlet helps you in your day job? If you don't mind sharing, what are your hobbies?
My artistic outlet is wood working[^]. I do believe it helps with the programming, in that I apply my analytical and mathematical talents to three dimensional projects, whilst also releasing a lot of frustration with a hammer ;P
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I'm not trying to start a flamewar about whether coding is art, architecture or construction. I'm curious about your hobbies... How many of you coders have 'artistic' hobbies such as painting, drawing, carving, composing, writing etc... Do you think that the 'artistic' outlet helps you in your day job? If you don't mind sharing, what are your hobbies?
I used to draw and paint. Used to that is before the recent tumor hit. I miss that a lot. I write more now. I guess I have substituted prose for pencil lead. I am no poet, and I know it :) but putting words down on paper is pretty fulfilling recently. It's really like writing code when you think about it. Nothing more than good design, proper use of syntax and a few gallons of creativity.
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Do you think the martial arts improves life more than just being in better shape/stronger and being able to go Chuck Norris on someone if they try to jump you?
Probably, in that any vigorous, regular activity gives one more energy throughout the day. And the discipline helps with mental focus. It's also a great way to blow off stress, if you have that kind of job. :-D
"A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"
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I'm not trying to start a flamewar about whether coding is art, architecture or construction. I'm curious about your hobbies... How many of you coders have 'artistic' hobbies such as painting, drawing, carving, composing, writing etc... Do you think that the 'artistic' outlet helps you in your day job? If you don't mind sharing, what are your hobbies?
Drawing, painting, photography, writing. I always thought I'd be an artist... then I discovered that I have much more talent for writing software. (If you don't like my code, you really don't want to see my drawings. :~ ) P.S. I am not musically inclined.
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I'm not trying to start a flamewar about whether coding is art, architecture or construction. I'm curious about your hobbies... How many of you coders have 'artistic' hobbies such as painting, drawing, carving, composing, writing etc... Do you think that the 'artistic' outlet helps you in your day job? If you don't mind sharing, what are your hobbies?
My hobbies are bodybuilding, powerlifting, olfactory stuff (fragrance spray, incense, scented candles, perfume oils, etc.,).
It's time for a new sig. Seriously.
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I'm not trying to start a flamewar about whether coding is art, architecture or construction. I'm curious about your hobbies... How many of you coders have 'artistic' hobbies such as painting, drawing, carving, composing, writing etc... Do you think that the 'artistic' outlet helps you in your day job? If you don't mind sharing, what are your hobbies?
Painting and playing the guitar, and the artistic outlet keeps me sane.
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
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I made a couple built in bookcases for our house... Need a couple nice standalone cases... I'll just add that to the end of the list of projects for after the house is completed... I may get to it before I die... (The list is very long...) Are you going to use a plan to build the cedar hope chest or 'wing it'?
Matthew Page wrote:
Are you going to use a plan to build the cedar hope chest or 'wing it'?
It depends on if I can find a picture of what I want.
"One man's wage rise is another man's price increase." - Harold Wilson
"Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons
"Man who follows car will be exhausted." - Confucius
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DavidCrow wrote:
Right now I'm adding a room to our garage. I've done everything except texture the walls. I just don't trust myself enough.
If you're unsure of your skills the garage is the perfect place to test them. The impact from a botched job is far lower than anywhere else in the house.
3x12=36 2x12=24 1x12=12 0x12=18
Dan Neely wrote:
If you're unsure of your skills the garage is the perfect place to test them.
I'm not building a garage. The garage was "finished" several years ago into a large play room. I'm simply walling off a corner for a bedroom.
"One man's wage rise is another man's price increase." - Harold Wilson
"Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons
"Man who follows car will be exhausted." - Confucius
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I'm not trying to start a flamewar about whether coding is art, architecture or construction. I'm curious about your hobbies... How many of you coders have 'artistic' hobbies such as painting, drawing, carving, composing, writing etc... Do you think that the 'artistic' outlet helps you in your day job? If you don't mind sharing, what are your hobbies?
Like many software engineers I play a musical instrument (two actually - guitar and piano). /ravi
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