The greatest times were the last three and a half years of High School in Hawaii. There are some interesting stories tied up in that lot. I never quite got into school much, at least not until well after the normal age. In fact, it wasn't until I was in my twenties that I could find the energy and drive to really learn anything in school. More about that later.
Music is another interest.
I attempt playing the guitar and have a complete musical synthesizer studio right next to all the computer equipment. The only other long term hobby. It is a new and rather interesting direction in my life, being Dad and Mom to this lot, but the rewards are so incredible. The ultimate hobby, it can eat up as much time as I want it to, or none at all.