I said home improvement projects. Perhaps it was the way it was phrased or more likely that it was so unexpected from me. Either way, despite the smile, it hurt my feelings and I know I am going to have people making remarks for at least the next 6 months. Cause people do that.

One reason I don't give people any personal information in the first place. I should have said I didn't have any hobbies but I really didn't think anyone would even notice.