Some common interests I've always wanted to pursue are beer brewing, getting my motorcycle license and doing karate. He knows I've always wanted to do those things... is it too much if I start now?
I don't reccomend the production OR use of any alcohol for EITHER of you right now.. you are BOTH emotionally vulnerable... you want to steer him AWAY from alcohol... brewing your own stock at home isn't a good idea... LATER when you two are solid again.
I think the karate class is a good thing, dunno about the MC license... it may just be something that wont have impact either way.