How did you get into hobbying? (Question for the gents AND ladies)

Started long ago at massage parlors and modeling studios. Like the variety and NSA that complement a normal relationship. Always a lot of hit and miss, till ASPD and now eccie.. Wow, this is the only way to go!

I've enjoyed reading all the accounts of getting started hobbying. Everyone has a different story, including mine. In the mid-90's I needed some excitement and began thinking about following up on some escort ads in a Dallas journal. The first time I answered one I was pretty freaked out by the location and bailed on instinct. The next time I did a little more homework.. which wasn't easy in those pre-internet days... and found a safer location (a 2 bedroom condo) shared by 3 girls. I had a dark preconceived idea of the type of woman I would meet there, and it was instantly shattered by the very nice young lady that took great interest in my needs that day. Since then, I've had the opportunity to meet many more very nice people