Let's see.
1. How did I get started? First time hobbying was in Canada, the land of open-minded and free-thinking gorgeous Canadian women. Extended a work trip there into weekend for some reason. Saw a random card stuck at bus-stop outside hotel (yes, this was before days of the internet!) and curiosity got the better of me. Never looked back since. Canada is still one of my fav places to hobby. Montreal especially. Something about french-canandian women perhaps. Also maybe hobbying in the dead of winter when it howling outside and I get warm and cozy inside. One of my most memorable experiences was at the W Montreal, top floor rooms with the balcony. 2 feet of snow outside, provider standing with hands against the glass. We really made a mess! 
2. I think this is academic. If I didn't see the tiny card stuck at the bus-stop, I am sure I would trip over another opportunity over these years. I travel a ton and between professionals and civvies, not hard to encounter while on the road at hotels. My soft spot is to dine local ... so always for checking out the local talent. Imports (such as Koreans and Chinese in the SF area or Russians in HK) hardly do it for me for some reason. Though I have no issues with looking for russian providers in Moscow for example. Don't know why, maybe some build-in GPS switch gets flipped when I arrive on site.
"Getting addicted" as some point out can be real. Need to learn to moderate otherwise it can be a very steep and slippery slope. I have swung from a couple times a year, to a couple times a week of hobbying visits. For me, frequency seems to be stress related ... so over the years I have learnt to look for other outlets for that such as other outdoor pursuits. Cheaper, healthier and strikes a balance.
Interested to hear others' perspectives too. | |
