I enjoy writing & I enjoy learning. Though I do research to give my writing substance, I often research much more than I need out of enjoyment. I know, I'm a geek. I always try to keep what I've learned low-key within my stories, rather than squealing and showing off my new toy.
I am the never-finishes-anything type of writer. I am the master of the first 2 pages. Then yah.... I am doing something else. Short stories, (think, revenge of the lawn) are my friends.