Hi mynameissam,
I'm curious how eccie is likely to be game changing in a way that would be desirable to you?
I suppose if I was in the hobbyist's shoes I wouldn't expect anything more than a little pleasurable distraction from the monotony of the day to day.
Although I have had some lucrative proposals and some "game changing" proposals, I never obliged any of them; mostly out of fear, self-preservation, and love for freedom.
Maybe I am misunderstanding something here. Maybe you mean "game changing" with regard to hobby related activities. I assumed otherwise based on your mention of age, how your friend is living it up, and eccie contact experience.
Over all, Salmon fishing in California sounds fun. I don't go fishing, but I love the great out doors and I love Cali!
I'm sure whatever you are looking for out of life is here for you to attain.
Don't ever forget it, just go and get it! Wish you well.
Also, Shala your menu makes me want to step my game up!