About Pingwish

Daria Aparina

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Hey there! I'm Daria - the developer, owner, and content creator behind this website. I've been working in software development since 2004.

But I've always been open to activities beyond the screen - from kayaking and playing piano to hobby photography, paper quilling and scrapbooking, hiking and cycling. In recent years I wandered into Irish dancing: I started as a complete beginner and worked my way up to international competition level. It became my true passion.

I know that starting something new can feel overwhelming. You can get completely lost in the flood of recommendations, supply sets, and expert opinions - and lose all enthusiasm before taking the very first step.

But from my own experience, it's usually much easier to start than it seems. Just buy what you absolutely need and start doing! After talking to friends and colleagues who do all kinds of hobbies, I gathered useful tips and real-world insights - and came up with the idea of sharing simple, well-curated starter setups. No overpriced or unnecessary items - just what you actually need to get going.

I hope you enjoy the setups I've put together and have fun with whatever you decide to try.