Updated , from home in the UK where the nights are starting to draw in.
I've recently started learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Linux having recently installed Ubuntu on an old Mac. This is mostly for the challenge of it, but also to know how to build things for myself. Like this page. I've been heavily influenced by Derek Sivers's writings on programming and tech independence.
I've been building my own woodworking workbench by following along with the fantastic Paul Sellers and his video series. This is a slow project since it's really the basis for me learning many new skills. I'm only using hand tools and these need to be researched, acquired and practiced with. The slow, quiet pace is part of the fulfilment. As is watching something take shape after a few hours of using your hands.