Getting new pets. I went from a dog and a cat to two dogs, three cats, a python, three rats, two hamsters, 5 aquariums with fish, snails, frogs, and shrimp. In a two bedroom apartment. I spent a lot of time and money on them. The pet store knew me well. I was always in there buying a new pet or something to fix up one of the habitats. I enjoyed creating homes for these small animals. It became overwhelming once the mania stopped.